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Camp Chair Tote Bag

This is an extremely simple pattern with raw edges and an orphan block for a pocket. Patchwork Posse

Checked Pillow Cover

Put extra quilt blocks to use with this simple checkered pillow pattern cover tutorial. The Sewing Loft

Chicken Pin Cushion

Fun little chicken pin cushions can be made totally with leftover orphan blocks using this tutorial. Quilting Cubby

Clothes Line Quilt

Here is a wonderful idea for using orphan blocks. Get inspired. Quilting In The Bunk House

Coaster

Coaster

These quilt block coasters are a great way to use orphan quilt blocks you might already have lying around! Diary of a Quilter

Drawstring Bag

Project bags are a great way to use orphan blocks. Colorways by Vicki

Fabric Postcard Tutorial

Fabric Postcard Tutorial

Fabric postcards are a great way to use up scrap fabric, orphan blocks, and embellishments. With this tutorial, learn how to make fabric postcards. Needlepointers.com Associates

Japanese style zipper pouch

Japanese style zipper pouch

This tutorial used an orphan block to make a zipper pouch. Sew Can She

Lanyard

With two orphan blocks, you can make a fabric lanyard. Art Quiltmaker

Orphan Block Mini Quilt

If you have any single orphan blocks floating around your home, this is a simple and quick way to finish them off. We All Sew

Orphan Block Tote Bag

Here is an idea for sewing an orphan block onto a plain fabric store-bought bag. Zippy Quilts

Pillow Cover

Pillow Cover

Do you have extra quilt blocks? Orphan quilt blocks make amazing pillows. Learn how to make a pillow with a quilt block here. Sew Can She

Pincushion

With these super simple instructions, take an unused orphan patchwork quilt block and make it into a simple pincushion! Simple Simon & Company

Placemat and Napkins

This placemat and napkin instructions are perfect for using up scraps, orphan blocks, and fat quarters to make something beautiful and do a bit of stash busting all at once! String & Story

Potholder

Potholder

With this tutorial, you can use your leftover or orphan (aka UFO) quilt blocks to make cute potholders! Sew Can She

Quilt Block Tote Bag

With these easy instructions turn an orphan block into a tote bag. Quilting Digest

Quilt Coat From Orphan Blocks

Carolina from Always Expects Moore details all the quilt coat making details so that you can use them for reference if you want to make a Quilt Coat from orphan blocks. Always Expect Moore

Quilted Tote Bag

Totes are a quick and fun project to put any mini quilts or orphan quilt blocks you have to use. Here are free instructions for making a bag with these leftover blocks. Abby Maed

Scissor Holder

Sew up a cute scissor holder using an orphan quilt block. The closure tab will keep your scissors from slipping out and secure. Patchwork Posse

Shopping Bag

Here is a tutorial for making a reusable bag using an orphan quilt block. Quilt Social

Summer Tote from Orphan Blocks

Consider making a fun and easy tote bag with some orphan blocks. Sophie Junction

Wearable Fashion

Wearable Fashion

Orphan blocks can be used in fashion! This tutorial is a great ideas for using an orphan – or unused – quilt block to personalize a clothing item you might already have on hand. Diary of a Quilter

Zipper Change Pouch

A little zipper pouch is a perfect place for kids to keep coins! This coin pouch is sewn with an orphan block. Patchwork Posse





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