Can these blocks be used creatively? -- ideas are welcome
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Here is a pattern that shows how to do the wonky blocks. I think these would look great in a wonky quilt.
Here is a pattern that shows how to do the wonky blocks. I think these would look great in a wonky quilt.
#12
If the sizes are the same ... then use a multicolored or black sashing/background.
If the sizes are different and you want to still use them all. Then that is a different story. You could still use the sashing/background as above but the blocks would then have to be sized with the sashing/background so they would fit well .... unless you are into being very creative.
ali
If the sizes are different and you want to still use them all. Then that is a different story. You could still use the sashing/background as above but the blocks would then have to be sized with the sashing/background so they would fit well .... unless you are into being very creative.
ali
#14
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Look up how to set the blocks "wonky". That is where you add the sashing and then intentionally recut them on a tilt. It will hide any size difference and is quite easy. I've been wanting to try the Sahadowbox pattern and these blocks would look good in that style too. The only block I might take out of the ones pictured is the orange one. All the rest will look great together. Good luck .
#15
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Here's what I would do. I would measure the biggest one & add black borders onto the others till they are all the same size. Then I'd use red sashing as I sewed 'em together. Then I'd make a small red border then a wide black border to finish it off. Now you do what you want & it'll be great.
#17
I have been given about 30 orphan blocks and wish I could think of something creative to do with them. The picture shows a few of them. They look pretty good at a distance.
Size of blocks is not consistent, and unfortunately the quilter who made them struggled with accuracy. A lot of the fabrics used are nice quality. I am thinking there must be some kind of scrap quilt that could be made by slicing up these blocks somehow.
I think we have to think outside of the box on this one, because the box is NOT square!
Dayle
Size of blocks is not consistent, and unfortunately the quilter who made them struggled with accuracy. A lot of the fabrics used are nice quality. I am thinking there must be some kind of scrap quilt that could be made by slicing up these blocks somehow.
I think we have to think outside of the box on this one, because the box is NOT square!
Dayle
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I agree with Dublb, although I would probably put them on point or on other angles (after a strong session with sizing and an iron) Like Newbee3, I would probably skip at least the orange one, but that's MY taste talking. My usual approach with my own errors and some printed squares is to encorporate them into scrapy blocks, where they provide a good focus for each block.
#20
Here's what I would do. I would measure the biggest one & add black borders onto the others till they are all the same size. Then I'd use red sashing as I sewed 'em together. Then I'd make a small red border then a wide black border to finish it off. Now you do what you want & it'll be great.
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