nancylee

Hi all,
I have about a dozen leftover blocks, things I played with or worked on, and didn't like enough to make into big quilts. They are some string blocks, pinwheels, hourglass, things like that. I want to make them into something and would love some suggestions. They are often square, like 12X12, or 8X8, so I can't make them into I-pad or Kindle covers, and I don't want to make more potholders or table mats, as I have them coming out of my ears!! Ideas?? Cool suggestions? I am looking for things that I wouldn't normally think to make out of these. Thanks in advance!
Nancy

ckcowl

tote bags, embellishing sweatshirts, purses, framed art, toss pillows/cases, there are so many different things to do with left-over blocks- have fun with them

quiltsRfun

I've been recycling some of my leftover blocks by using them on pieced backings. I add one or more block to help get the size I need, along with strips of matching fabric.

nancylee

Thank you for your suggestions!!!
Nancy

gayle bong

I probably can't help. I'm just crazy about orphan block quilts.

katier825

They would be great in a quilt back. Add some sashing between the blocks to make a row, then another strip of sashing down each side and add larger pieces of fabric for the rest...would be very pretty!

gollytwo

I keep them in a clear plastic box.
Usually then have one readily available when someone is requesting a donated block

qwkslver

Mug rugs. I saw someone making small round ones just big enough to set your coffee mug on too.

orangeroom

Once done with a quilt, I prefer not to have any left over blocks. I usually make them into a throw pillow, double sided (if I have two blocks left over), or a pillow case (that way the pillowcase can be used as the gift bag, who wants to spend MORE money on wrapping paper after you've already made a quilt), or sewn into a strip with left over extra fabric from the quilt and safety pinned together as a means of 'wrapping' the quilt for decent presentation to the recipient.

You can also make 36" square small quilts and donate them to your local hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit! I know our unit can always use quilts for the babies who need special attention! Or make small quilts the size that will cover a changing pad for diaper bags. What new mom wouldn't want to receive a thoughtful gift for their newborn??? Changing pad covers would be quick to finish, as they're not big at all! Good luck!

ka9sdn

I find some that go together well and just make a sampler quilt that can be donated or given to a young family for a play quilt.