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Small Amish Quilt-Orphan Block

January 17, 2013

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

An Orphan Block is an affectionate name given to a block that is all alone in the world.  It might be an extra block leftover from a larger quilt.  It might be a practice block–a block made in order to learn a technique…Most quilters have a box full of orphan blocks–too pretty to throw away…I probably have two boxes full (I have been quilting longer)  If that wasn’t enough, I actually purchased the center block of this quilt!    (For the non-quilters out there–I purchased just the inner square–the green and blue pin wheel part of the quilt below.)  Sometimes I think I’m crazy, but it was at an auction and it was for a good cause…

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

I then challenged myself to turn that center block into a quilt…

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

By setting the center square “on point”  I was able to achieve a nice balance.

I used stencils for the feathered circles and the feathered corners.

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

The most time-consuming part was picking the colors and the layout.  I used my digital camera to test several options–this is very helpful when laying out blocks.

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

This one of my favorite little quilts…and I hope you enjoy it, too!  You might also like the Fall Vase Quilt and the Summer Flowers quilts.  Both are orphan block quilts.

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

So dig out those Little Orphan Annies and see what you can do!

Amish Quilt, Orphan block, Stencil

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I am greatly enjoying all the suggestions for new posts and will answer ALL of the questions…

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8 responses to “Small Amish Quilt-Orphan Block”

  1. amaryllislog says:
    January 17, 2013 at 9:25 am

    This is a beautiful quilt. I love the simplicity of Amish quilts.

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      January 17, 2013 at 10:50 am

      I love Amish quilts, too. I think it would be fun to stitch an Amish quilt with bright, hand dyed fabrics as well. I wish there were 34 hours in each day!

      1. amaryllislog says:
        January 19, 2013 at 9:27 am

        I know, or if we didn’t need sleep!

  2. Boomdeeadda says:
    January 17, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Wow, they really liked the bright colours didn’t they?

  3. gwendiequilts says:
    January 17, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I love the colors you used in the corners! That adds a really nice spark to the quilt. The quilting is beautiful!

    I’m with you – more hours in the day would be a big help.

  4. Beverly says:
    January 17, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! You made a beautiful piece from the “orphan” block.

  5. adaisygarden says:
    January 18, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Beautiful!

  6. Heike Scharmann says:
    January 20, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I am very fond of Amish and Amish inspired quilts, and I think yours is just perfect! Wonderful colours and great pattern – looks very Amish 🙂

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