I’ve been focusing on getting my UFOs done, along with a few other things, of course. Here’s the latest.
Although a friend suggested a table runner, I decided to put this mola on a black shirt that I use as an optional wrap when I’m out and about.
The other two molas are still waiting for inspiration, but look at those tiny stitches on the back of this one! I almost feel like I need to frame it so it’s open on both sides. That’s a 2 inch square those hearts are in.
Meanwhile, I’ve signed up for a series of classes with Tara Faughnan, here.
Tara mentioned that one of her uses for orphan blocks is to make pouches. I quickly found a rectangular orphan block and made this pouch. Here’s the tutorial I used.
It’s not something from the UFO box, but the orphan block collection needs love, too 😀
And finally, I got the binding on this Quilt of Valor.
QOV made from Krista Moser’s “Strips ‘n’ Stripes” pattern
Quilt Stats
Name: Hexie QOV
Finished size: 61″ x 71″
Pattern: Strips ‘n’ Stripes, by Krista Moser
Quilted by: Linda Nichols (who is an official QOV longarmer)
I recommend this pattern. It’s easier than it looks (always a plus), and is free from Krista Moser here. I made it with my 60 degree triangle ruler, though of course Krista recommends the 60 degree diamond ruler designed by her. The pattern is well written and easy to follow.
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Such a simple addition that transforms your wrap into a wearable art piece! Much better use of the mola than the suggestion to piece it into a runner – your friend approves wholeheartedly with the choice!
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Haha! Thanks, friend!
Love how that mola transforms that shirt. Also, a very cool use for orphan blocks and that mola really
Sorry, accidentally hit send before finishing my comment 🙂
Ha! I’ve done that before 😀 Glad you like the shirt.
Love the zip pouch that you made with the orphan block! Great idea! 🙂
Thanks! And Tara’s class is good, too. More on that later 😀
Go Mary! Have you reached the bottom of the UFO pile?
Brilliant use of that mola block
Still a couple of UFOs to go, so giving them some thought 😀
That mola is most impressive! I too have one awaiting inspiration.
OK, I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with yours!
Mola is very cool on the shirt and love the orphan block zipper pouch you made!
Thank you!
Is it a mola or a Hmong pandau? Whatever the origin, you’ve put it to good use! The orphan block-as-pouch is another clever idea. And congratulations on a QOV finish.
Well, that’s a good question! I have been using “mola” to refer to any type of reverse applique. However, I see from a quick request to Ms. Google that if it’s made by the Hmong people, as this one was, it’s a pandau. It just looks like a mola to those of us who haven’t studied the art form well! Thanks for the heads-up!
Apparently it’s a pandau! I’ve been using “mola” to refer to any reverse applique. Thanks for the heads-up!
The workmanship on those Molas is impressive, isn’t it? I understand what you’re thinking about framing those wee hearts… the detail! How nice that you’re taking Tara Faughnan’s series of lessons. I know several people doing that. Did you know Tara is the keynote speaker at QuiltCon Phoenix next February? I’ll be there. Bless you for making a quilt for Quilts of Valor. Locally, we make quilts for Honor Flight that takes veterans to Washington DC for a day. My contribution has to quilt tops others have made. Nice that you have a designated longarmer for your QOV quilts.
Thanks for reading and commenting!