The answer is patently no! Even the addition of a few half square triangles and flying geese couldn't help. Then I remembered there were half a dozen wonky houses I had made some time ago, waiting in my UFO box. I added them, along with more half square triangles made into diamonds and pinwheels, and suddenly, we have lift-off!
That's more like it! It was quite tricky to join together, but a bit of adjustment here and there and it all went together in a very satisfactory way.
Here is the finished top (alongside some books of DD's waiting to go to the charity shop!) which is bright and cheerful, and joining the pile waiting to be quilted.
And here is my small orphans box, not even half full. A result!
18 comments:
The wonky house blocks are great and lift the whole top from a pile of fairly ordinary "blankness" to something that looks really good!
I do like your quilts!
Aha! All things are fair game in your quilting room. I really enjoyed seeing how you sorted this "leftovers" quilt out and I love it!!
So fabulous and inspiring! I can't wait until I've been quilting long enough to have orphans.
I love it. what a fun bright happy unexpected quilt. you did great!
You're right, really cheerful. :-)
It's amazing what a wonkey house will do.
Wow, you made something out of nothing. I especially love the pinwheels that you threw in there. Good job.
Great look! Love what you came up with. Yep, cheerful!
Marvelous use of orphans and parts. Have you let Finn know that you've made an orphan quilt top? I'm absolutely sure she'd love to post a picture of this on her Orphan Train blog - if you'd like her to.
Now the orphans have a home....and such a nice little home. I'm sure they are feeling comfy there! Great job!
Hi Lynda, I've linked over from Tonya's blog. Your Orphan blocks and spare parts quilt is just delightful! The wonky houses are the perfect touch added with all your squares, HSTs and flying geese. It looks both organized and free spirited. Way to go! And yes, I'd love to show it on our Orphan Train blog and link it back to you, if you'd be willing.
Absolutely delightful!
WOW! Looks great! All those orphans have a new home. :)
Love this! It works really well and is wonderful that not an orphan is wasted :O)
I love your orphan quilt - it's absolutely TWO-derful!!! ('one' wasn't near enough)
Nancy-Rose
yes, this is one bright and happy fun quilt! way to go...
I love it and am inspired!
Hi, came over here from Tonya's blog; your quilt is super and enjoyed reading how it developed.
i cant believe what a cute quilt you ended up with, just from scrap blocks...how cool! hurrah for you to free up some storage space :)
cheers~
lisajo
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