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Old 06-02-2016, 07:33 PM
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Sounds like you really have the makings of a memory quilt sampler. And there are no quilting police to arrest you for combining blocks that don't match or work so well together. And I'm sure she'd love a quilt of your shared memories. Something she could pass to her children and share the stories of time spent together creating beauty in the world. Maybe you'll inspire a future quilter!
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:21 PM
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I would definitely put them into a quilt. I would use some of the smaller blocks to build a larger block, out them as corner squares, incorporate them in the binding. The larger squares I would sash with varying widths of sashing so the blocks are the same size. I would go with either black or white for the sashing -- whichever color shows up less in the blocks.
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by KLO View Post
How about making a Gypsy Wife quilt? It seems to me that almost anything goes with this quilt. Colors don't have to match since you add more fabric to the blocks. Just a suggestion .....

I was thinking the same thing. That or make smaller projects with them like a wall hanging, placemat, table runner, doll quilt etc.
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Old 06-03-2016, 01:57 AM
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Ok, here are some pictures of my UFO Orphans. I have one of this:

I have 10 of these 10.5" blocks:

I have spiderman fabric to match the spider blocks:

Misc as is:

A mug rug is a good idea for this:

Hope these pictures come through....Jane
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Old 06-03-2016, 03:12 AM
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Wow! It looks like you have enough blocks to make at least 2 sampler quilts!

The top block has 10 wedges, wouldn't it be fun to figure out how to put the 2nd set of blocks (you show 4, but your caption says you have 10)-- radiating around the first piece--- you could make a really cool modern quilt or large wall hanging using just those blocks.

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Old 06-03-2016, 03:15 AM
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You could add a small border and use for quilt labels. Or add a few into backings if you don't fancy making a quilt top out of them.
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Old 06-03-2016, 03:19 AM
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The batch labeled "miscellaneous as is" are all in similar color families, as are the two square blocks shown with your Spider-Man blocks. You could make a nice sized sampler quilt using filler strips to help you set the blocks. To do that first decide how you want to lay out the blocks, then cut filler strips to help in the construction process.

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Old 06-03-2016, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rryder View Post
Wow! It looks like you have enough blocks to make at least 2 sampler quilts!

The top block has 10 wedges, wouldn't it be fun to figure out how to put the 2nd set of blocks (you show 4, but your caption says you have 10)-- radiating around the first piece--- you could make a really cool modern quilt or large wall hanging using just those blocks.

Rob
Interesting Idea........like a lily pad for the frogs? You got me thinking!
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Old 06-03-2016, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by barbgooch View Post
fabric boxes with the orphan block on the front. Perfect for storing all you other orphan blocks or more fabric!
I love this idea!
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Old 06-03-2016, 06:28 PM
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Those are beautiful blocks. I hope you share what you've decided to do with them. :-) (I'm nosey and it might help me figure things out one day.)
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