Saturday, February 25, 2017

OMG - February

How did I do?

My One Monthly Goal for February was to assemble a quilt top from bright orphan blocks.  I'm pleased to report that I finished the top this past Monday when I added the borders.

Spare Parts
I wrote about my process and progress here and here.

It was challenging, yet fun, and I'm really pleased with the final result.  It finished at 45" x 56" and used up over 35 orphan blocks.

Also on Monday I wrapped up the last unfinished item of my January OMG -- putting borders on Holiday Frost.

Holiday Frost
This one was inspired by a quilt in M'Liss Rae Hawley's book, Fat Quarter Quilts.  I can't give you the finished size because I have already handed it off to a friend who offered to quilt it for me in exchange for some fabric I passed on to her several months ago. Win-win!

I am dutifully reporting in with Patty D at Elm Street Quilts.




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7 comments:

  1. DarFebruary 25, 2017 at 10:15 PM

    You did Good Libby. I like both of your finishes. It inspires me to try doing something similar and putting a bunch of my orphan blocks into a top. I use a few now and then on the back of piecing a backing, but that doesn't use them up very quickly. lol

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  2. Patty February 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Wonderful quilt top! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.

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  3. The Colorful FabriholicFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    Looks great! I really like how it looks so balanced and at the same time asymmetrical.

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  4. NannFebruary 26, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    The turquoise/green sashing really sets off those orphan blocks. Great design!

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  5. RamonaFebruary 27, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    Libby, your orphan block quilt is wonderful! Full of fun, bright and happy fabrics. I love the border with your blocks. Well done!

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  6. Susan February 28, 2017 at 12:50 PM

    Both of these look so appealing. Your setting of the orphan blocks is inspirational. Congratulations on finishing your goal!

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  7. KateMarch 4, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Congrats on your two finishes! Such different patterns. Sunny and fun then merry and bright.

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