A few months ago I jumped on the Moda Modern Building Blocks Quilt band wagon. I loved all the gorgeous quilts popping up all over IG and blogland so I got to work as soon as my pattern arrived. And then, after finishing just one giant block, I was done. I suddenly realized that while I liked seeing sampler quilts, I simply didn't want to make one, so the block joined my other orphan blocks and I completely abandoned the idea of a sampler quilt.
And then, the other day as I was looking for something totally unrelated, I came across this one lonely block and decided it was time I gave it a new life. It was a large block (finished at 36" square), so I simply added two thick-ish solid borders and my quilt top was done.
I pieced a super simple backing using fabric from my stash. I think it contrasts quite nicely with the super graphic front. As far as quilting goes, I went with my absolute favorite for when I want the finished quilt to be nicely squishy and cozy - straight lines about 1 1/2" apart.
The quilt finished at 36" x 48", perfect size for some baby snuggles.
Svetlana
I only made a few too. I love your idea about turning the big one into a baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteI am currently working on a sampler with limited enthusiasm. I'd probably be done, but I signed up for the class with a friend, and we have fun together so I'm plodding along.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for a baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea for your orphan block! I love the limited color palette and simple quilting. It looks so cuddly. :)
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your sampler quilt aversion. I like to look at them but don't want to make one. Great idea for turning the project into a great usable quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea and it looks great.
ReplyDeleteSuper baby quilt idea!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the greys.
ReplyDeleteDo you have instructions/block sizes for this? I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors. I bought the Moda pattern have yet to use it. I love your idea of using the one block for a baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt. I love how the block you made is framed by the borders and binding. Like you I do love the look of sampler quilts but I really don't want to make one but this is a really great use for a single large block.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite lovely.mway to add to the finish pile!
ReplyDeleteGreat solution!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Not that I have any orphan blocks....or twelve. Or a dozen dozen.
ReplyDeleteI love that Moda quilt, and its colors ... But I don't think it would be fun for me to make! I enjoy picking fabrics and making up patterns. Way to do change directions and make something beautiful out of something unfinished!
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