Block Lotto - October 2025

Block Lotto is back in October! We are thrilled to announce our October Block Lotto - Wonky Modern Trees. If you've been around for a while, you'll recall this is a guild favourite and was a popular block lotto back in 2017 and 2022.

Pattern: We'll be following the free pattern by Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilter, and will be making the large trees. Click here to access the free pattern/tutorial. Each block should end up roughly 7.5" x 9.5", but could end up slightly larger or smaller due to the improv nature of these blocks - that's part of the fun! These wonky trees are delightfully unpredictable, whether with exaggerated angles or quirky shapes. Embrace the imperfection and have fun!

Colour Palette: Not Your Traditional Christmas!

Instead of classic red and green, we'll be putting a modern twist on Christmas and using a non-traditional Christmas colour palette - Pink, Teal, and Blue!

Feel free to mix solids and prints - the more varied, the more exciting. Be sure to use modern fabrics.

Blocks are due back at the November meeting.

As you finish your blocks be sure to share them on social media using these tags: @calgarymqg #calgarymqg #calmqgblocklotto

General Block Lotto Rules

1. Make a quilt block (or many) following the pattern and colour scheme outlined in the lotto announcement blog post. For every block you make and bring to the following month's meeting, you will get one entry in the lotto. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but really want to participate in the lotto, ask a friend to get your blocks to the meeting, but make sure they are labelled with your name so we can properly account for your blocks.

2. The winner gets all the blocks to make a quilted project from them (We may hold a vote to split up the blocks between more than one winner if there are enough entries). If you win, the blocks become yours and you can use them in any way you choose. You may only win one group per lotto.

3. We would love to see your finished project, either in person or in pictures, once you are done.

4. Use modern fabrics that you like or love! If you are unsure about your fabric selection as it relates to "Modern" please ask.

5. Have fun! Keep in mind that (most likely) someone else will be taking home your blocks to incorporate into a larger piece and things must fit together (literally, so keeping your blocks true to size is probably the most important thing), but you should also make it yours and enjoy the process.

6. Remember, you must be a member of the Calgary Modern Quilt Guild to participate.