Oh Scrap! : Orphans no More

I don't keep track of who sends in orphan blocks.  They all just go into a big pile and occasionally I pull some out to finish up into a quilt.

I received 18 of these little blocks.  They were not all the exact same size and I thought needed a bit of help.  Novelty scraps to the rescue!

I didn't trim any of the original blocks up.  I just sewed on a fun, colorful frame in bright colors.  These prints all came out of the scrap bin.  I did trim the blocks up at this point to 10.5" square.

I couldn't use all 18 blocks but I was able to find a home for 16 of them.  It is 40" square and will make a cute quilt for an infant/toddler.  It might be a bit before this one gets quilted - there are many other quilts in line before it. I just wanted to play with some scraps and it was a fast, fun project.

(Someone heard me say these blocks needed some cuteness so Arthur wanted to share his adorable toe beans in the photo.)

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
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Oh Scrap! : Orphan Blocks and Panels

Here at Many Hands and Many Hearts, we do get various panels and orphan blocks included in packages containing blocks for the block drives.  It is always fun to see what shows up.  We don't often get to use them but Janet decided to pull a bunch of RWB blocks and lay out her first orphan block quilt. Here is the top all put together.

I think she did a pretty good job.  Now she did not have to figure out how to sew all that middle section together.  I have to admit, that took me a LONG time to figure out.  But I did get it done and we hope to get it quilted up soon.  We don't have a lot of completed Veteran quilts so we are trying to fix that.  We still have a number of churn dash blocks from the last block drive, but I think there will be another RWB block drive in the near future. 

What block do you think it should be....

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• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
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• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
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Connecting Threads is having a Finishing Sale.

Time to finish some projects!

 

Finishes Galore

Oh My Goodness - I have lots of finishes for you today!

This first one is another Happy Block Quilt.  This one was not made from the block drive - this quilt top was sent in by Mari.  The little woodland animals in the centers are adorable.

Thanks to Deana, we had the perfect flannel for the back - more woodland animals!

This one measures 32 x 40".

The blocks for this space themed quilt did come from the block drive.

Both of these fabrics for the back were given to me by my friend Julie a long time ago.  It was nice to be able to use them finally.

This quilt measures 48" x 56".

This cat themed quilt is the 93rd quilt made from the block drive.

Penny donated this fun cat print for the back.

This quilt measures 56 x 64".

This super cute little quilt top came from my friend Chris.  She sent about eight quilt tops that were all the same size in similar prints.

I was able to load up this 6 yard orange print (gifted by Suzanne) onto my longarm and quilt six of them one right after the other.

All of these little quilts measure about 40" square.  

This is just the first one to have the binding complete.

This quilt top was made by my friend Penny.  (She has been so helpful in turning Many hands and Many Hearts into a charity. I will give you guys a status soon.  It is a LOT of work!)

Yes, these are Tula Pink fabrics.

She also supplied a Tula Pink print for the backing.

This quilt measures 60 x 68".

With the help of some local quilters, we are slowly getting more of the gifted quilt tops finished.  Becky sent in this fun one.  She also made a smaller version which is waiting to be quilted.

I picked this dark teal green for the backing.  And local quilter Terry quilted in some lovely big clam shells.  The quilting really shows up on the back.

My friend Billy had this kit in her stash and knew she was never going to finish it.  She asked me to get it done and donate it.  Well, Penny pieced it for me, Kelly quilted it and then it went back to Penny for the binding.

Billie also pulled a large cut from her stash for the back.  Penny added in the lovely hydrangeas.  This really is a lovely quilt!

It measures about 60 x 75:

What can be made from a handful of orphan blocks?  Jeanne made this lovely orange and green quilt.

This backing print has been used a few times now.  This is the last little bit but it fit perfectly for this quilt.  Local quilter Laura did a great job with the quilting.

This quilt measures 40 x 52".

Here is another quilt top sent in by Becky.  So sorry it has taken so long to finish these up.

Dorothy sent in this yellow and blue print that was used for the back.  And Laura did her quilting magic.

Plus she sewed on the binding - that earns her extra points! (Extra points for Becky too because she sent in the prepared binding with the quilt top.)

I think this one measures about 50 x 70".

As you can see, quilts are really starting to flow.  We will surpass the quilt a day milestone in August - I don't see it slowing down too much as people take vacations.  We are getting more and more volunteers every week!

Next week the next block drive will be announced.  I finally pulled some scraps to make some sample blocks so I hope to work on them tomorrow.  I think many of you will really like this block!

Have a great weekend!

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Oh Scrap! : Orphan Blocks

In a previous post, you may remember I shared a quilt top that was rescued from an estate sale.  Not only did a number of quilt tops make their way to me but a TON of orphan blocks also were rescued.

This week I spent some time pressing them and sorting them by size.  (A few other orphan blocks made their way into the stack too).  I wanted to be sure I knew what exactly were in the bag that was donated.  I think many of these were actually UFOs but their fabrics and other blocks are long gone.

There are probably about fifty 12.5" blocks that I will eventually make into some sampler quilts.  The rest of the blocks will require a lot more thought because their sizes are all over the place.  I also still have a bunch of my own orphan blocks that need attention.

One of the most amazing finds in the bag were the 9 appliqued Hawaiian blocks that were salvaged.  One or two blocks need a bit more applique, but I can easily do that.  Then I just need to find some nice sashing and sew it up.

As I went through all these blocks, I was inspired by a few.  I have plans for future block drives that some of these may go with and I have a number of donated panels that some of these blocks may complement.  Now that I have the blocks organized, I can lay my hands on them quickly when I am ready for them.

So many quilts....so little time!

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It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Orphan Block Quilt Finish

A few months ago, one of my friends came across a bunch of orphan blocks in her sewing room.

So she thought she would bring them to me to see what I could do with them...

I was intrigued by these 9" economy blocks.  There were six of them and I thought they would be a great place to start.  Matching the color had me stumped for months.  I kept digging through my stash looking for something to match them.  I finally found some pieces in my Kaffe Fassett stash.  

She also gave me some small hourglass blocks and some weird gold printed strips that I think were trimmed off a panel.  I decided to use the trim as the sashing and the hourglass blocks became the cornerstones.

There were a bunch of finished flying geese blocks so I used those in the border.

Here is how the finished quilt turned out.  I didn't have any large cuts of the Kaffe Fassett fabric so I had to use two different prints in the border.  

I have to admit, I felt pretty chuffed after finishing this one.  I thought I would never pull off the challenge.

I even had a nice Kaffe print for the back.  

The quilt isn't that big - I think it measures about 50 x 60".  I am going to send it off with the other Compassion quilts when I make a delivery next week.

It has been a long time since I have played with some orphan blocks.  

It was a fun break from the block drive quilts.

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Another Quilt from Orphan Blocks

 Remember all those orphan blocks a friend recently gave me?

Well, I am still making quilts with them! There were a number of pineapple blocks in the stack.  Some were cut in two and a few needed to be finished.

For the center of this quilt, I took one of her blocks and put four pineapple blocks cut on the diagonal around it. I added n some strip sets that I had hidden away in my orphan block stash.  Two big pineapple blocks on the top and bottom made a great vertical center.

On the side edges, I used another cut pineapple block and added in two other blocks I slit in two.  I also love to use a print background in my orphan block quilts. I love the effect it has with all the busy blocks.

I used three different prints on the back.  Even the binding was made from two pieces of leftover binding that I just spaced around the edges.

I am really pleased with how this one turned out.  I delivered this one and a previous finish back to the friend that gave me all the orphan blocks.  She seemed to really like how they turned out too!

The rest of the gifted blocks went back into my stash.  I will get them out again soon but I have a number of other quilts I am really hoping to finish up before the end of the year.

(And if you read my last post, you know I am a bit distracted right now!)

Have a fantastic weekend!

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Connecting Threads still has their Basics and Blenders sale going on.  It is a great time to build your stash with background fabrics.

 

Orphan Block Quilt Finish

 Earlier this month, a quilty friend of mine gave me a giant stack of orphan blocks.   I was in heaven and started sewing right away.

I think this was the last photo I had shared.  I pulled out some of the blocks from the bag and decided to make a kid's quilt.

Well, I have already sewn them into a cute little quilt.  I wanted to use a print background and I knew the blocks would get lost as they were, so I framed them in a rainbow of solids - all from my scrap bins.

I didn't have enough log cabin blocks so I used some checkerboard blocks I found.  I used gray spacers to make them the right side.  I even added in a few small 4 patches I found.  I love using everything I can squeeze into these quilts.

I had to do a bit of repair on the hedgehog and the round block.  I just tried to find some fabrics from my scraps that matched the closest.  

I had the perfect fabric in my stash for the back.  I finished it off with a gray binding.  

It turned out kinda cute!  The backing I used was left over trimmings from a previous quilt backing.  I really like how it works with the blocks.

I will be gifting this quilt back to my friend that gave me all the blocks.  I think leftovers from five different projects went into making this little quilt. A lot of the prints in the blocks are all fun novelty fabrics - there are so many fun things to find. 

I am already working on a second quilt, so I hope to share that one soon.

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