When I went through the blocks for the August UFO, I took the big central strip and put the rest in the orphan block bin. The one I used is marked below; the rest were orphans.
However, after a couple of weeks I thought I would get out the other blocks and see what could be done with them. They didn’t look promising as they were, so I cut them apart and started fiddling with them.
I tried out various additional fabrics
Then started adding pieces
And finally came up with this finished top, borders added to make a good size for use:
The top will now go to one of the friends who quilts our donations.
Zippy Quilts 
I did wonder what would happen to the extra blocks once consigned to the orphanage.
Well done on rescuing them and creating another striking quilt
Haha. I wondered, too! Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Very awesome how you figured out that layout – very creative and it works!
Thank you!
I’m amazed by how you put these blocks together and make it work
Luckily, it was fun 😀
That blue border really pulls it all together. I’m always amazed at how you take a batch of blocks, cut, sew, twist, turn and then! It’s a quilt! Another success, Mary.
Thank you, Elizabeth. It’s always good to hear from you.