I recently found this pattern from 2014 in my “patterns not yet done” notebook, and it came at a good time. One of the UFO boxes I’m trying to empty contained a set of 12″ scrap blocks, so this patter was just what was needed.
Ribbons and Boxes, 60″ x 70″
Some of the scrap blocks had started with orphan blocks, which added some variety.
And the background looks like solid white but it actually has a pattern of fine blue lines. Another time I probably wouldn’t choose such a light background for a child’s quilt, but…
The pattern, by Anita Shackelford, was in Modern Quilts Unlimited in spring of 2014, so it’s been around for a while! Her article encouraged readers to use her idea and design their own version on a design wall, so if you want to copy her idea, I expect she’d approve 😀
This top, along with batting, backing, and binding, will now go to my friend who quilts our tops for donation to Flying Horse Farms.
Zippy Quilts 
What a great way to showcase similar-but-very-different blocks! I think they’d be striking on a darker background with light ribbons, too. (Patterns-yet-to-make notebook? I’ve got them in boxes.)
Another creative finish
Thanks, Mariss!
Among the other things I’ve got on the To Do List, one is a quilt that will use up orphan blocks. And I’ve got plenty! I like this one because the stripes delineate the area between the blocks — while I do like the “conglomerate quilts” (all patches all together), I find I’m not as successful at this as I would wish. So this idea holds promise!
I love how yours turned out — colorful, fun and oh, so interesting!
Thank you! I’ve made orphan block quilts using the BQ patterns, too.
What a great pattern to set orphan or scrappy blocks! You are organized with your “patterns not yet done” book!