I pulled more blocks from the orphan tub before I went to retreat, or, in this guess, I should say rows from the tub. This quilt contains several rows that were not used in projects for one reason or another, I don't remember why. Making a row by row quilt was the obvious choice.
The top and bottom rows were once one long row which was kind of cut in half. One part is longer than the other because I wanted to cut the row on a point. I think this pattern is Rick-Rack nines from one of Bonnie Hunter books. I never did get my bookshelves organized so I can't put my hand on the book to confirm the pattern.
Leftover dark brown fabric pieces were used in the main body of the quilt. I did have to cut the top and bottom borders from the yardage fabric.
This was a fast and easy quilt to make since most of the rows were already completed, this quilt was sewn in one day, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving!
The quilt measures 55.5" by 71" and will join the rest of the compassion quilts in the 'to be quilted' closet. I'm going to be very busy next spring with machine quilting!
In case you are wondering, there are more orphan blocks waiting to be used. Am I the only one who makes more blocks than needed for a quilt or changes their mind about how to set them so some are leftover?
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, Free Motion Mavericks, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts
You have a very nice choice of orphans! They all make a pretty quilt. I really like the Rick-Rack nines. I have orphans left over from other quilts, but some of them are from starting a project then not liking it.
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You whipped up this quilt top in ONE day?! Re: orphan blocks -- I think you are in good company, making more blocks than needed and ending up with leftovers. Not me so much, because I can't bear to have wasted time and fabric making any more blocks than necessary. If I make one that sticks out funny from the others, I try to make adjustments to future blocks that will make the oddball block blend in better. And I really don't even consider any setting arrangements that wouldn't accommodate all of the blocks I've already made. So I only have a few orphan blocks and they are the result of math errors where the block turned up completely the wrong size to go in the quilt. That and the odd blocks that I made in a workshop where I had no intention of making the project but just wanted to learn the technique.
ReplyDeleteLike I said, since most of the blocks were already sewn into rows, it really sped up the piecing! I did sew longer into the evening than normal but I wanted it finished and not carried over to the next day.
DeleteThey work together very well. x
ReplyDeleteGreat use of orphan blocks. I sometimes have trouble arranging them. Your row by row was a great choice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt from orphans, Gretchen.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great compassion quilt. I, too, have lots of orphans and once in a while, a strip. And I love using them up and moving them out for a good cause. Nice finish! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteThe orphans play very well together. A nice design.
ReplyDeleteWow! You made an awesome quilt with your orphans! :)
ReplyDeleteThe top and bottom rows are definitely Rick-Rack Nines. I know because I have 1/2 of that quilt waiting for the other half. It’s a “biggie”. What a great idea to use the orphan rows. They look really good together. Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks don't resemble orphans in the least. . .they look like they were planned to live together! I too have leftover "parts". . .most likely because I interpreted the directions differently from the designer! LOL Congratulations on a great looking flimsy!
ReplyDeleteNo, you're not the only one that makes extra blocks! Sometimes an extra block is made because of colour (fabric) choices, sometimes as a trial, and sometimes because I can't count very well, even with all my fingers and toes intact! Your quilt is looking great!! Thanks for linking to TGIFF!!!
ReplyDeleteNo you aren’t the only one to make extra blocks. As much as I try not to, I always seem to have leftovers. Your orphan block quilt is a real beauty and thank you for the inspiration. I had a few rows I need to incorporate in to a project and your pretty quilt just gave me a plan. Thank you for sharing on To Do Tuesday. 😁
ReplyDeleteVery nice use of orphan rows! I love your making journey, and your cutting and assembling choices! This is a beautiful row quilt, and these orphan are not anymore. Thank you for sharing your process and linking up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up those blocks! This quilt will provide so much comfort. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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