Monday 11 March 2013

That's better...

After my sizing issues with these blocks...
Too small blocks

I spent yesterday morning making them up into something useful. I added a border of 'Sketch', used a sleeve of one of my hubby's old shirts for the lining, to turn them into this…
Orphan blocks no more - zippy bag

Front of the zippy bag

The inside

It feels so much better not to have these two bright blocks sitting on a shelf, unloved.


Di x

17 comments:

  1. Gosh - shall I send you my STACK of orpahn blocks so you can work your magic on them too!!? Fab zippy and great label!!

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  2. Shirts are great for linings and backing a too. I have a stack of my old ones from work to be made into squares.... And I'm pleased that the orphans are now loved!

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  3. oooh, I have some of Robs old shirts I was going to recycle, what a great idea to use the sleeves for lining! These look fab, good work. :o)

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  4. Wow you are quick to make use of those happy accidents. This is such a fun pouch and the sketch really accentuates those lovely bright fabrics in the funky wrenches! Great job!

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  5. Wow, I wish I was as quick as you to make something out of my orphan blocks. I have a few that have been sitting in a drawer for a couple of years now. Maybe I should put them on my FAL list?
    Love the pouch, the sketch looks great!

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  6. Looking great - they were not even sad and lonely for 24 hours. So many uses for cute pouches too!

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  7. Excellent re-use of both orphan block and husband's shirt! Flying the flag for 'Make Do and Mend'!

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  8. What a great use of those blocks

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  9. Wonderful! I keep telling my dad not to throw out any cotton shirts, particularly if they're stripy!

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  10. Great idea, it is a lovely bag!

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  11. They are fab zippies - relieved the orphans found a home :)

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  12. Oh you are such a frugal lady! Love that cute pouch! Jxo

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