Monday, February 23, 2015

BOM borders -- and a giveaway! UPDATED

ALERT: This giveaway is closed now. Thank you for your interest. Please take a few moments and enjoy looking around our blog!
 

Please see update at the bottom!

Today is the day for the borders and finishing tips on the Jacquelynne Steves BOM, the Sew Sweet Simplicity quilt project! All of you subscribers will get your instructions today!


Here is how my four blocks went together . . . I wanted them to "float" in the white border, and I placed a pop of yellow as a cornerstone right in the center!





Here's another peek at the center and the cheerful thirties' prints:


Love those prints with pups, kitties, and kids!


Now I'll get it sandwiched and quilted . . . then bind it with a scrappy binding -- I love those!


Today if you pop over to Jacquelynne's blog, you'll find even more fun: a super-duper giveaway, so be sure to click over and enter to win!

 
 -- and don't forget to visit the other bloggers in our Sew Sweet Simplicity hop:
                                                                      
Snoodles ~ Lily Pad Quilting (You're here!)
 
Check out the Pinterest page here for lots of inspiration!

Seriously, if you have been enjoying Jacquelynne's great pattern and you like her fabrics as I do, check out the kits available for her new Peaceful Pastimes quilt; it's just gorgeous!

And yes, we have a giveaway here at the Lilypad!! Look!
 

Padsworth just hopped over and wanted me to tell all of you that there will be another giveaway announced (I know, right? An extra one!) over at Jacquelynne's place, so you will want to be sure and visit there!
Comment below for your chance to win . . . tell me in your comment -- what is your favorite use for orphaned blocks . . . the ones that we make and lay aside, and then find later. Do you have a creative use for them?

Please, please, please, leave your email address as part of your comment....I have had about 90% of my commenters end up being no-reply! That means I can't tell you thanks for your sweet comments, and that also means I can't contact you if you win!!  Boo. You can leave it this way if you like: name(at)gmail(dot)com....or yahoo, or whatever.
Just make sure I can contact you!!  (Grin)
Good luck!

Love,


Posted by Snoodles at 10:00 AM

55 comments:

  1. Lee Ann L.February 23, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I created a wall hanging out of three orphaned blocks -- blocks I rejected for a quilt. My Dad loved it when I gave it to him in addition to the quilt I made for him. I also will make pillows.

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  2. PatriciaFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I use them for table toppers.

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  3. Gene BlackFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    I just used two orphan blocks to make a little bag for carrying the extra parts for my spinning wheel (oiler, orifice hook, hex key etc)

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  4. AnitaFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Pillows.

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  5. Sorcha girlFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I've made scissor "keepers" from 12 inch finished blocks as gifts.

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  6. Susan L.February 23, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    My favorite use for orphaned blocks is to make them int pillow covers. If I have at least 3 that match, I will make them into a runner.

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  7. Jacquelynne StevesFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Such a cheerful quilt! I can't seem to get enough tote bags, so I find that is a good us for orphan blocks.

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  8. Garden Path QuiltsFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    I love 30's prints! And this quilt is so cute! Your handwork is lovely!

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  9. DoloresFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Ahhh, my friend and I just came across some orphaned blocks. We make quilts for charities and when we found the blocks, we decided to lay them out and then we pulled a bunch of other fabrics. They will become baby quilts for a children's charity that sends to third world countries. Mothers come to birthing centres with nothing for their babies and so hats, booties, and blankets are needed.

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  10. BillieBee (billiemick)February 23, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Sometimes I pass them on to a friend.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    I'd love to win a copy of the book. It was fun to see your blog and what you've done with the Sew Sweet Simplicity blocks. I don't quilt enough (yet) to have lots of orphan blocks, but I did use one for a pillow, and table runners and totes are always favorites items for me.

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  12. QuiltShopGalFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Your BOM looks so sweet. Delightful fabrics for this design. Great job.

    Orphan blocks are great when framed. You can also wrap them around a blank canvas and hang on the wall.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  13. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I like to make pot holders out of orphaned blocks. Or if I have more of the same fabrics, I will make a tote bag. I love your blocks! Great job!!!

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  14. Carrie P.February 23, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Your quilt top turned out so sweet.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    My orphaned blocks are usually used for table toppers and sometimes if feeling generous I give some to my niece. lol

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  16. Christine MFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Your quilt is looking lovely, Jacque. I may be strange but I don't have any orphan blocks! If I did, I might use them for cushions.

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  17. CrookedQuilterFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Another great set of fabrics used on this project!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    HELLO,I like to used my small 'orphan blocks' in scrappy pillow tops; potholders and sometimes in Christmas ornaments! Thanks for your neat giveaway!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  19. RachelFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Thanks for your giveaway - would love to win Jacquelynne's e-book. Great job on the BOM - I like to used my orphan blocks to make small quilts for cats/dogs for the SPCA in my area.
    rachel.gagnon5@sympatico.ca

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  20. Rina MasonFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    I use my forgotten blocks as part of a sampler and then give the quilt to charity. It's amazing how all those mismatched blocks can come together to make a very pretty quilt. edrin1932@gmail.com

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  21. BeeshebagsFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    I've been using orphan blocks in quilt tops for Aussie Hero Quilts which is similar to Quilts of Valor but is for the Australian Defence forces.

    Hugs
    Naomi

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    I have all my orphan blocks thumb tacked to my walls as inspiration. Until I take one down and build something out of it

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  23. Kathy S.February 23, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    I thought there were six blocks to this sew along... Thanks for the chance to win.
    Shahann at yahoo dot com.

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  24. LeeFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    I like to make cushion covers out of orphan blocks! thanks!

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  25. lauraluvsloonsFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I would like to make charity quilts with my orphan quilts. I've got quite a pile of them and need to get busy doing that!

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  26. KathleenDFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Orphan blocks/trial blocks can wind up being used in a pieced backing or, if they're smallish, in a mug rug1
    Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity! Those Sew Red Glasses and Aurifil threads are calling to me...

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  27. MysticaFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Ive not had any upto now. But if I did have any I think I'd like to do mug rugs

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  28. OhioLoriFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    I don't have many orphan blocks, but have made Pillow tops, Hot Pads, and afew Doll quilts...depend on block size of course...lol

    Thanks for chance to win this Give-a-way too :)


    bearpaws9(at)copper(dot)net

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  29. JingerFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    I'm a newbie and jumped in never having done a block, so no orphans here! Love the cheerful colors you used. Thanks for the giveaway chance :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Your quilt is lovely and your colours are great so is the embroidery - love that.
    I don't have many orphan blocks but I have used one once or twice to build a child's quilt around, using the colours involved to make either broad bands of colour or large blocks or colour to make a quick colourful quilt top for a charity quilt.
    Pauline
    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  31. Susie February 24, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    Hi Snoodles, love the quilt and the blocks. I decided not to take part in the quilt along as I have so many other quilts to get done and didn't want to start yet another project, but I do love the blocks. My orphan blocks get made into mug rugs or mats and given away as little presents. Thanks for the Giveaway. Hugs, Susie x
    susie@tomparr.co.uk

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  32. claire rossFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    My orphan blocks get used for making mug mats or candle mats or similar small projects. Claire
    iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  33. Michele TFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    I've made a discovery recently of some orphan blocks which helped me speed up the process for making my aunt a table runner as a birthday gift!! Since I hand quilt it was a time saver but with shipping she received it only 3 days after her special day!! Perfect!

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  34. BethFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    I like to make orphan blocks into pillows - and when I give them as gifts people think I made them special for them!
    beth(dot)sebastian(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. BelindaFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    That's just so cheery and fresh looking! I have some orphan blocks that I really need to do something with, but just don't have a plan yet. It will come though.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I'm a beginner so don't have a lot of orphans yet, but have made throw pillows out of the couple I had.

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  37. LindaFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I'm a newbie quilter so I don't have any of these yet !! But I've made some extra of a few of my favorites and I think they might be pillows! loudog91301@aol.com

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  38. NancyFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Orphan blocks are great for potholders or wall art!

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  39. DeonnFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Barb, your quilt is fabulous - oh, I adore 30's feedsack repro prints. Cheerful, indeed! I use my orphan blocks as centers for round robin exchanges, where you supply the center block and others in the group add a border. I love it!

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  40. barbara woodsFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    love your quilt and the fabric

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  41. CeciliaFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Pretty quilt! I like to make sampler quilts.

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  42. SherryFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    I have used several orphan blocks for pincushions. I have made a pillow or two with them also.

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  43. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    I love to use them to make pillows!

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  44. Gram999February 25, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    I usually make potholders out of them. Love your quilt.

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  45. DuAnneFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Lovely job! Also I love orphan blocks, so much fun to figure out what you can do with them and challenge yourself! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  46. BrandyFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I'm actually new enough to quilting that I'm still making orphan blocks! I do enjoy the practice of making the blocks, and plan on putting them together for a queen size quilt for the guest room someday.
    ~Brandy
    brandizzle7133 at gmail dot com

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  47. DianaFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love the yellow in your squares, it really makes them pop. dscholsky@hotmail.com

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  48. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I made a sampler quilt out of 12 orphan blocks. They were mostly different sizes. I put borders around all of them and then trimmed some back to make them all the same size before piecing the blocks together. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  49. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I would love to make the cat quilt it is so purrrrrrfect!

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  50. Judy1522February 26, 2015 at 11:44 PM

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  51. Judy1522February 26, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    I don't have any orphan blocks yet as I have not been quilting that long. When I do have some depending on size I will use them for potholders or mug rugs or maybe incorporate them into quilt backings. Your quilt top is beutiful it looks like Spring.

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  52. Janet SabolFebruary 27, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    If the orphan blocks are at least 12", I quilt them and bind and use on top of some of my older plant stands or in a 12" free-standing rack.

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  53. apple blossomFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    love your work. thanks for the chance to win this ecopy book

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  54. kymberFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    Beautiful! Can't wait to make this too!

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  55. barbara woodsFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    i love to make pillow covers out of them

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