Argh. I had planned all my RSC projects
and made the fatal mistake of choosing one
with too much white!
So instead of sending
the blocks to the orphanage,
they've been redesigned into something different!
First I tried to make the crumb scrap Irish Chain
but in a small size. It looked incomplete with only
the six large blocks sooo,
I moved them around a bit and came up with
something that looks a bit like a small hills.
Still needed a little bit of something,
I dug into the wonky star pile and added them to the
sides to make the ratio more appealing.
After a few switches of the colors,
I came up this arrangement! More stars finished
out each side and the size is good.
I am calling it Toddler's staircase.
My flurry of making backs and pinning, created some
larger bits and a nice stripy back will suit this little blue baby.
The stars spice it up nicely and it is a
good save for a project that lost it way!
Stay safe and find a good place for those
abandoned blocks.
Linking up with :
I think it’s great! And some formerly abandoned blocks are going to cuddle someone special!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! It was fun to see it come together so well!
DeleteWow! Well done - using up some really cool blocks and making a pretty quilt with them. This looks like you planned it to be this way the whole time. Like it quite a lot!!
ReplyDeleteIt really quelled my disappointment when I saw it come together so well!!! That's why quilting is sew much fun!
DeleteGreat save!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yay me!
DeleteWonderful new purpose for these pretty blocks! I love the stars border too.
ReplyDeleteYes , those little stars( they are addicting to make) really perks up a variety of blocks. I will be using them again with some crumb/bonus blocks I have.
DeleteGreat Save from the orphanage and you paired more orphans with it...Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! It was fun to do and I love those little stars!
DeleteCute finish, the yellow looks great with the blues.
ReplyDeleteThank you ! It is a great color combination!
ReplyDeleteGood save. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you ! I love it when a plan comes together ( last minute plan!?! LOL)
DeleteWow, it looks like you planned it this way. Nice save, and a great way to use up those unwanted blocks.
ReplyDeleteNothing like changing my mind midstream! There was just too much white!
DeleteThey became something totally new! Yay!
I like the low volume. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell
ReplyDeleteI am really beginning to appreciate the value of low volume!( see what I did there? haha) They just have so many uses and add great interest to backgrounds while make the colors pop!
DeleteGreat use of orphan blocks, Deb. Congrats on a pretty finish!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! I am finally getting to finish a few! I have some bindings to do and they can call a few more done!
DeleteGreat baby quilt! Rescued blocks turned into a lovely quilt. You're inspiring me to dig out the leftovers and get to work!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to work up to a Gypsy Wife quilt with leftover blocks. It may have to wait until snow flies in the fall.
DeleteDeb, that was a GREAT save!!! Congratulations on a terrific finish. See you next week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and see you in the blogverse next week!
DeleteTalk about making lemonade when you are stuck with lemons. It turned out lovely after all the dithering. Congrats! ;^)
ReplyDeleteExactly ! What to do , what to do. Wandering around waiting for inspiration and finally ! Turn the blocks and get stitching!
DeleteWonderful save!! Love those blocks - so I am glad you could find a way to use them!! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a fun save!
ReplyDeleteLovely and such a great little quilt made from a muddled colour blunder. Take care & thanks for sharing.
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