Sunday, June 4, 2023

Pot Luck Anyone?

 While we are all waiting for pot luck picnics in the summer sun, I decided to unearth my numerous orphan blocks and make "potholder potluck" number 3. I named my last one "Sourdough" because for some strange reason, when the quilt was finished, I ended up with more orphan blocks than I started with. 

 
I am using printed patchwork (cheater prints) on the back 


So far it measures 32" and if all goes according to plan, it will be 80" in the end. That should be the end of the orphans, but then...

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15 comments:

  1. cityquilter graceJune 4, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    So far so good!

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  2. RobinJune 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM

    Fascinating little quilt. Orphan quilts always tell such a story.

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  3. Michele McLaughlinJune 5, 2023 at 3:43 AM

    Love this project and the name is perfect!

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  4. SaraJune 5, 2023 at 5:17 AM

    Interesting and creative way to use those orphan blocks. Great job so far!

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  5. BonnieJune 5, 2023 at 6:23 AM

    Love that you named the previous orphan quilt Sourdough. Yep, who knows how we end up with more blocks than we start with when using orphan blocks. And, Sourdough describes it to a t. Great job.

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  6. Rose MarieJune 5, 2023 at 6:31 AM

    Where do you find so many cheater prints? You do have quite the selection. Your center looks wonderful.

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    1. Wendy Caton ReedJune 6, 2023 at 2:12 AM

      I've been collecting them for years. Every time I see one I snatch it up. And, my friends now bring me cheaters whenever they see them. It is never ending and oh so much fun!

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  7. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltsJune 5, 2023 at 6:52 AM

    A great start and so interesting too. I never knew there were so many cheater prints! You are really using your stash so brilliantly.

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  8. Quilter KathyJune 5, 2023 at 8:12 AM

    Oh no! Orphan blocks multiply like scraps?!?! I never knew that! What a wonderful potluck quilt you are making!

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  9. AnnieOJune 5, 2023 at 9:24 PM

    Great name for this project! I love all the different colors and blocks. Enjoy!

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  10. BarbJune 6, 2023 at 5:50 AM

    Another Delicious Quilt!

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  11. Janet O.June 6, 2023 at 12:33 PM

    I have to ask, is there ever REALLY an end to the orphans?? :)
    This is such a fun idea, Wendy. I love what you have so far, centered around the Mosaic tile. You've even got a bit of Circa 1880 in there. Do you have a name for this one yet? What else keeps on giving? Friendship bread, zucchini, the common cold? Oh, wait--that isn't food related. LOL

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    1. Wendy Caton ReedJune 9, 2023 at 2:37 AM

      I think you are right, the orphans never end! I am going to call this one "stash hash". I was going to call the last one that, but it ended up being sourdough because it seemed like the block collection was growing!

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  12. audreyJune 6, 2023 at 1:47 PM

    This is just fantastic! I love the carefree feel to the design.:)

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  13. BarbaraJune 21, 2023 at 2:54 PM

    You make the best Potluck quilts! I don't know how you still have so many cheater fabrics. Love them on the back!

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