This month our challenge was to use an orphan block or embellishments in a project.
Jane used orphan blocks to make this narrow table runner.
(Squares in block are about 0.5 inch squares)
This folded star orphan block was hand made by Joyce J.'s mom.
Mary used a panel to make this wall hanging with numerous embellishments.
Mary also shared an Owl Taggie Toy.
This is a sample of a paper-pieced block..."Colorado Pass" made by Karen.
Karen was testing the block for a future quilt.
Linda used a panel with the Virgin of Guadalupe to make this wall hanging.
Linda used metallic thread to quilt the flames.
Linda also embellished the quilt with beads, medals and ric rac.
Nancy made this quilt using orphan block which another quilter was going to throw away!
Closer views of some of the orphan blocks.
Below is an Ansel Adams landscape which inspired Julie.
This is the wall hanging Julie made.
A closer view.
Julie also made this pillow, embellished with buffalo hair.
Julie also made this framed wall hanging for a wedding present.
Joyce S. worked on this fishing theme orphan block.
Joyce S. used orphan blocks to make this table runner.
Joyce S. also shared a 60 degree table runner she made.
Joyce S. has also been making a lot of zipper bags.
Tam made this wall quilt using a orphan Dresden Plate block. She added borders and embellished the block with leaves.
