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Christmas Block Give Away

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As promised, I am posting today about my 32 orphaned Christmas blocks.  These blocks are what are left over from my Return to Sender quilt top after I decided to eliminate them in favor of using mostly blocks with a high degree of contrast in the block fabrics (black/cream, red/cream, green/cream).

These leftover blocks are made up of fabric combinations with lower contrast (black/red, red/green, black/green).  The blocks measure 8 1/2 inches unfinished, 8 inches finished.  They are accurately pieced and trimmed, and most of my corners turned out nice and sharp.

It would just be too sad if these blocks went to waste and never got made into a quilt or a table topper or *something*.  What I propose to do is to have an Orphan Christmas Block Give Away on my blog.  There must be someone out there who would be happy to give these blocks a home!

So friends, if you have been lurking, now is the time to step up and speak out!   Here is your chance to adopt some blocks and make them into something worthwhile!  Comment to today’s post if you are interested in owning these 32 blocks and I will have a drawing next Wednesday and post the winner the following day.

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PS:  Check out Nancy’s version of the Envelope block on her blogsite Blogging, Near Philadelphia.  It is stunning.

74 responses to “Christmas Block Give Away”

  1. Sign me up. I am sure I could give those orphans a home. By the way, I love the quilt and don’t think it’s too busy.

  2. Sign me up. I am sure I could give those orphans a home. By the way, I love the quilt and don’t think it’s too busy.

  3. These blocks are wonderful and would work well for the quilts I make and give to Forntier Missions in the fall. Your quilt turned out wonderful and yes you are right, you have to make a Christmas quilt this time of year to have it done to use at Christmas time. Count me in on the drawing.

  4. These blocks are wonderful and would work well for the quilts I make and give to Forntier Missions in the fall. Your quilt turned out wonderful and yes you are right, you have to make a Christmas quilt this time of year to have it done to use at Christmas time. Count me in on the drawing.

  9. How sweet of you to give the orphan blocks away. This is a sure way of know who lurks. I had seen Nancy’s version back when she blogged about it. I was amazed that they were Japanese fabrics (Daiwabo taupe fabrics). I never would have guessed! Nice pattern. Amazing how a fabric will change the look of a pattern. Happy quilting!

  10. How sweet of you to give the orphan blocks away. This is a sure way of know who lurks. I had seen Nancy’s version back when she blogged about it. I was amazed that they were Japanese fabrics (Daiwabo taupe fabrics). I never would have guessed! Nice pattern. Amazing how a fabric will change the look of a pattern. Happy quilting!

  11. Oh yay, I sure would love to give a home to those beautiful orphans! I’m just starting to make Christmas presents now too! Lol* Whoever wins them will be one lucky gal! 🙂 Please toss my name in! 🙂

  12. Oh yay, I sure would love to give a home to those beautiful orphans! I’m just starting to make Christmas presents now too! Lol* Whoever wins them will be one lucky gal! 🙂 Please toss my name in! 🙂

  13. I never win anything! Oh, what the heck I’ll toss my name in the hat.
    They are beautiful and would be adorable in any project!

  14. I never win anything! Oh, what the heck I’ll toss my name in the hat.
    They are beautiful and would be adorable in any project!

  23. I love your quilting and the things you make.
    I read your blog first thing every morning.
    Thanks for sharing, I would like to be in your drawing. Thanks
    Ronni

  24. I love your quilting and the things you make.
    I read your blog first thing every morning.
    Thanks for sharing, I would like to be in your drawing. Thanks
    Ronni

  27. I would be honored to make those blocks into a Christmas quilt. I love those color combinations. Please put my name in for the drawing. Thanks for sharing these and all you do to inspire other quilters.

  28. I would be honored to make those blocks into a Christmas quilt. I love those color combinations. Please put my name in for the drawing. Thanks for sharing these and all you do to inspire other quilters.

  29. yes i’m a lurker (but in my defense–i just found your site–am having a wonderful time reading it!) –my mom would be the one who pieces the blocks together–she hates for anything to go to waste 🙂

  30. yes i’m a lurker (but in my defense–i just found your site–am having a wonderful time reading it!) –my mom would be the one who pieces the blocks together–she hates for anything to go to waste 🙂

  31. I have wanted to make a christmas lap quilt for quite some time but haven’t found a fabric collection that isn’t too christmasy. I think you may have found it for me! and yes I would love to adopt your orphan blocks!

  32. I have wanted to make a christmas lap quilt for quite some time but haven’t found a fabric collection that isn’t too christmasy. I think you may have found it for me! and yes I would love to adopt your orphan blocks!

  33. Oooooh, I’ve always wanted to adopt such cute Christmas blocks ! They would be sooo happy, here! (haven’t made any Christmas quilt, yet…), and of course I would proudly keep them all together in a beautiful Christmas throw (none of them would get returned to sender ! Lol)
    So, please, please, Nicole, pick me now, oooooh please, pick me ! (cross my fingers….AND toes !)
    Hugs & smiles !
    NADINE in Belgium

  34. Oooooh, I’ve always wanted to adopt such cute Christmas blocks ! They would be sooo happy, here! (haven’t made any Christmas quilt, yet…), and of course I would proudly keep them all together in a beautiful Christmas throw (none of them would get returned to sender ! Lol)
    So, please, please, Nicole, pick me now, oooooh please, pick me ! (cross my fingers….AND toes !)
    Hugs & smiles !
    NADINE in Belgium

  35. Nicole, those are beautiful blocks and beautifully done! I could have a lotta fun with those!
    Linda in northern CA

  36. Nicole, those are beautiful blocks and beautifully done! I could have a lotta fun with those!
    Linda in northern CA

  37. oh Nicole I would love the blocks they are so beautiful .I love reading your blog .MY MUM Mary wood loves to read it as well so if I win the blocks I will share with her.Thank you fopr this chance to have some of your work Have a happy day kindest regards Beth

  38. oh Nicole I would love the blocks they are so beautiful .I love reading your blog .MY MUM Mary wood loves to read it as well so if I win the blocks I will share with her.Thank you fopr this chance to have some of your work Have a happy day kindest regards Beth

  39. I just want to say how i enjoy your blog. I love reading about people who quilt and it inspires me every day to do my 15 minute of sewing. Maybe i will even be motivated to start a blog when my life get’s a little bit less hectic.
    Enjoy the day!
    Dottie.

  40. I just want to say how i enjoy your blog. I love reading about people who quilt and it inspires me every day to do my 15 minute of sewing. Maybe i will even be motivated to start a blog when my life get’s a little bit less hectic.
    Enjoy the day!
    Dottie.

  43. Well, of course, one would be silly to say “no” to such lovely blocks. Wednesday evening I was the proud recipient of my good friend’s excess Christmas fabric, so those would be a marvelous addition.
    Count me in.

  44. Well, of course, one would be silly to say “no” to such lovely blocks. Wednesday evening I was the proud recipient of my good friend’s excess Christmas fabric, so those would be a marvelous addition.
    Count me in.

  47. Ohhh, I would love to be chosen for your block giveaway to make a beautiful quilt or runners or a table topper from them. Georgous fabrics you have used.
    Gosh, that is so sweet of you to do this.
    I love your blog and read it all the time.
    thanks

  48. Ohhh, I would love to be chosen for your block giveaway to make a beautiful quilt or runners or a table topper from them. Georgous fabrics you have used.
    Gosh, that is so sweet of you to do this.
    I love your blog and read it all the time.
    thanks

  51. Well I have to confess I’m one of those lurkers who comes by and reads often, but doesn’t comment. So here’s my first comment. I think your Christmas quilt turned out beautifully, and like Darlene, what the heck I’m sure I could turn those blocks into a beaty of a quilt for someone else.

  52. Well I have to confess I’m one of those lurkers who comes by and reads often, but doesn’t comment. So here’s my first comment. I think your Christmas quilt turned out beautifully, and like Darlene, what the heck I’m sure I could turn those blocks into a beaty of a quilt for someone else.

  53. What a fun block….. thanks for sharing the pattern info in the previous post. I want to make some of those up…. but your blocks would be a great start ;c)

  54. What a fun block….. thanks for sharing the pattern info in the previous post. I want to make some of those up…. but your blocks would be a great start ;c)

  55. Nicole i love your work i wish i could quilt like you i am determined to learn i would love to win your blocks they are lovelythanks for your wishes for my new granddaughter you are a nice lady.

  56. Nicole i love your work i wish i could quilt like you i am determined to learn i would love to win your blocks they are lovelythanks for your wishes for my new granddaughter you are a nice lady.

  57. Is it me or do those blocks have the same colors as your berry pie? That’s funny! lol
    Please put me in for your drawing. I would love to own some “Nicole” blocks!

  58. Is it me or do those blocks have the same colors as your berry pie? That’s funny! lol
    Please put me in for your drawing. I would love to own some “Nicole” blocks!

  59. Hi, Nicole! Sign me up for the drawing, please! I’d love to give your orphans a new home, and when it comes to beauties like these there is no end to my willingness :o)

  60. Hi, Nicole! Sign me up for the drawing, please! I’d love to give your orphans a new home, and when it comes to beauties like these there is no end to my willingness :o)

  63. I can see them on my Christmas table now, lol…………..pick me please:)
    Deb

  64. I can see them on my Christmas table now, lol…………..pick me please:)
    Deb

  67. I love the orphan blocks and the fabric by April Cornell! Your blog is very fun!
    Laura

  68. I love the orphan blocks and the fabric by April Cornell! Your blog is very fun!
    Laura

  71. I’m a first timer visiting from Blogging near Philidephia’s link. Beautiful blocks and I would cherish a chance to use them in a quilt. I’m bookmarking you for future visits. Tanya

  72. I’m a first timer visiting from Blogging near Philidephia’s link. Beautiful blocks and I would cherish a chance to use them in a quilt. I’m bookmarking you for future visits. Tanya