Pocket Patchwork ~ Orphans & Scraps ~ Part Five

Here we are at the end of our Sew~Along together.  Hopefully, we've used up some orphan units and lots of scraps to make something pretty and useful!  Here's what I did with my blocks.

I made mine into a small runner.  I cut (3) 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" sashing strips to set in between the blocks.  Frankly, I have lots of large table runners, but only one that was on the smaller side. 

My little runner measures 4" x 18 1/2" finished.   If you'd like, you can make your sashing strips wider or narrow to custom fit your runner for a special place in your home.  Or, even better yet, use up more orphan units....like a couple of 2 1/2" squares, quarter squares, or half squares for an interesting pieced sashing!  Perhaps you'll add a border or use up more scraps by piecing checkerboard sashing?  Needless to say, endless possibilities!

I quilted my little runner myself, stitching in the ditch here and there.  I used scraps of border fabric and batting from when I trimmed my last quilt!  Sometimes is really nice to make something small like this!

I had the perfect spot for this runner all picked out!  This old Clark's ONT spool cabinet sits next to my sewing machine in my studio.  It looked naked without a little patchwork to spruce things up, so I put these blocks together just for this purpose.  Don't you think it's a great way to make use of those orphan units and blocks?  With it sitting next to me, I can enjoy it everyday!  

Even on a slightly larger surface, it looks great!  It doesn't overwhelm this spool cabinet, just adds a bit of patchwork splash.

I encourage you to be creative in finishing your quilt.  Perhaps a table runner isn't what you'd like.  You can arrange the blocks two across and two down for a little square quilt....maybe add borders if you'd like....make it your own!  Anything goes!

I invite you to email me a photo of your completed quilt top (quilting not required!) for an.... 

"Airing of the Quilts"

(aka Show-n-Tell).  Email your photos to me no later than April 1st, 2014.  Please include your first name and the town where you live.  Send the digital photo to Pam@HeartspunQuilts.com

I can hardly wait to see what you've created!!  I sincerely hope you have enjoyed my Pocket Patchwork Orphan's & Scraps Sew~Along, and hope this has encouraged you to make use of those poor, lonely orphans to create something beautiful.   


I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the sew~along, and thank all of you for participating!  A special thank you to everyone who commented and emailed me along the way.  I know quilters from around the world have tuned in each week, and I'm excited and honored that you've all joined me!!

My apologies for the confusion with the photo of my Courthouse Steps block and the paper piecing template.  I used an orphan block and when I chose the template, it never occured to me to check to see how many rounds it had.  I was focusing on the size of the block and overlooked how many rounds there were.   You can rest assured I won't make that mistake again!  I'm so sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you!

I know I promised to post Part Two of my Camp Blanding retreat, but "life got in the way" yesterday, so I'll be sure to bring you that report in my next post....promise.  You won't want to miss it as I'll be showing you a sneak peek from two of your favorite design teams!!

Thank you all so much for sewing along with me!  

If you like my sew~along's,  you'll be happy to know that 

two more are in the planning stages!!

Wishing you many happy stitches.....

Pam