On one corner of my studio worktable, I have,
a collection...well, really it has become an
obsession, of neatly stacked vintage orphan
quilt blocks.
For those of you that don't sew, orphan quilt
blocks are fabric pieces that are left over from
a project, often one or two blocks that did not
make it into a quilting project for some reason.
I absolutely adore rescuing an orphan made of
beautiful time worn fabrics, arranged into a
particular quilt pattern with interesting details.
Here is a particular orphan that really did not
excite me at first glance...
but I have learned to look at both the front and
back sides of these blocks. And when I turned
this one over, my heart completely skipped
a beat.
Look at the very cool star in the center!
I so enjoy taking each block found and giving
it a second life by creating a unique work of
art with the orphan as my colorful background.
Such heartwarming little pieces created that
could be framed or stitched to even larger works.
I am excited to be sharing this love of vintage
and quilting in a new workshop at International
Quilt Houston - Orphan Quilt Block Surprise,
on Wednesday, November 2nd
If you are planning to attend this event, I invite
you to join me! Find out all the details... here
3 comments:
I love that star block, such demure colours. I have some nine-patch blocks my daughter made when we both were doing patchwork together about 30 years ago. I plan to add them to my paper/fabric 'Grandma's Garden Quilt Journey' when I get a moment to do so.
I also collect vintage quilt pieces. I found some that were perfect little heart quilts.
Love this idea of yours. The Daisies are so fresh looking!
I love to the whole look of it!
Enjoy your weekend!
Susan
Tracie, your orphaned quilt block transformed is wonderful!!! I love the little bird with the daisies on that block. The surprise star on the back of that block is fantastic! I didn't even notice the star in the first photo. Amazing! Thanks for always inspiring me.
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