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| Just a few of the hundreds of blocks needing a purpose. |
While cleaning out one of my many quilt closet’s I found a
plastic container of quilt blocks. I hate to admit it but… I totally forgot
about them. I’m sure it was one of
those ‘out of sight out of mind’ ‘let me forget’ moments when I placed them at
the back and on the bottom of two stacks of tubs. Unfortunately, they’ve been found. Now I can’t get them out of my mind. I’m a bit anal about finishing things (when I
remember).
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| Some of the many blocks from Block-of-the-Months from my shop. |
I’ve accumulated quite a stash of orphan blocks from Block-of-the-Month
samples from the shop, demos, step outs for both videos and the magazine. I’ve managed to stuff them away and pretend
they didn’t exist…well… until now. I
guess it’s time to deal with them. I’m
sure I have a few options. The problem
is when you’re making samples for a shop or a class it sometimes is something
that you probably wouldn’t make otherwise.
My taste runs very different from what is trendy or very different from
what I would use in my home therefore, my dilemma. What do I do with them!!!!
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| Oh My!! I have too many color options! |
Part of closing my shop was and is dealing with all the
leftover minutia. Sample quilts are making their way to some of my favorite
charities for raffles and fundraisers, but…..those blocks…..
The one good thing about putting out a Quilter’s World
Newsletter every three weeks is that I’m always looking for fun and useful
quilting information or projects. I like
to help solve dilemmas. I figure if I’m
having issues with something…well maybe other quilters are too. But with these blocks……I am drawing a total
blank.
What do you do with Orphan Blocks?????
If you’ve got some ideas for these blocks I’d love to hear
about them. Post your ideas. If I use one I’ll mention you in this blog
and the best idea gets a fat quarter collection.
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| More blocks needing a home. |
Keep Quilting!
Carolyn
