Using up the orphans

 I have really been digging out the orphan blocks, and putting them to use - good use, I think.  Here is an applique centre I took on holiday a few years ago to keep me amused plus various 6” blocks from the orphan bag.  The black Dala horses were made from a pattern in Today’s Quilter, but while I enjoyed making them, I didn’t want to make more!  I had the orange batik border fabric I my stash, and I think it is perfect for the job. 

As I was sewing down the binding I found a small problem. 

Whoops! A little frayed hole!  Have a look on the quilt and see how I resolved it.  A little ‘I spy’ for the recipient!