Whenever I want to try a new technique or have an “orphan” block, I like to make what I call a vase quilt.
This pattern is called Dresden Plate by Edyta Sitar. I liked the fall colors in the block, so I added a few simple borders–an opportunity to practice free motion quilting– and in just a few hours I had a Fall Vase Quilt.
I was disappointed that the pattern in the gold fabric, didn’t allow the elaborate acorn and leaf pattern to show through clearly.
A solid fabric is a better choice when sewing complex free motion quilting patterns or when you want your quilting lines to be the star.
It was a fun small study--a quilting etude- (sounds more important that way?!) and a great way to use a practice block. I’m sure all of the quilters out there have a few blocks that could become a lovely “vase quilt”!
I’d love to see them….
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14 comments
Gardengirl
It’s Beautiful! I can’t believe you did all that intricate quilting in a just a few hours!
theinboxjaunt
It’s a small quilt, and time goes quickly when I’m quilting! Thanks!
Cathi
What a great idea for turning test blocks into something useful and pretty!
The free-motion quilting you do is stunning!
theinboxjaunt
Thanks, Cathi–
We all have so many of them…perhaps we could join forces and do a monthly post on orphan block vase quilts?
Cathi
That’s a great idea!
theinboxjaunt
Let’s start in January. Think about how we should collaborate on this.
Jeanne Crea
You are amazing!
theinboxjaunt
Thanks, Miss Jeanne–I don’t have your amazing organizational skills, though…You should start a blog–How to organize anything!
mamaraby
Beautiful! I love the quilting.
Oh Sew Tempting
I particularly love the border. Thanks for the inspiration. Your quilting is beautiful 🙂 Avis x
Teri
Lori,
Love the vase quilt and the challenge to do one. I might be able to find a few orphan blocks. 🙂 I finished the Witches also. Yours is fabulous!
theinboxjaunt
Love to see your Witches. I think we should do a challenge in January–so take pictures along the way. Thanks for chiming in…
Michele
Do you have a tutorial for that leaf and acorn? Or did you draw it on and then stipple around?
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There is a tutorial for an oak leaf but not the acorn. I will try to do the acorn this fall.
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