---
title: "New Year, New Quilt"
date: 2025-12-02
author: "Phoebe Moon"
featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/morning-glory-pillow.jpg"
categories:
  - name: "Free Patterns"
    url: "/category/free-pattern.md"
  - name: "New Ideas"
    url: "/category/new-ideas.md"
---

# New Year, New Quilt

The theme of this month’s #QuiltBlockMania is New Year. Be sure to check out the full list of designers at the bottom of the page.   
  
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## New Year, New Quilt

But first let’s finish up those UFO’s! Have you been saving all those quilt blocks from #QuiltBlockMania? Or do you have a lot of test blocks floating around your sewing room? I sure do. They are in piles, in drawers, pinned to the wall, or even occasionally made into something like [this mask](https://scrapdash.com/comparing-quarter-inch-feet/) or a pillow.

![orphan-quilt blocks](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/orphan-blocks-400x439.jpg)

## What else can you do with an orphan block?

- Applique to a hand towel or the back of a shirt, even a hat.
- [Center of a braided runner](https://scrapdash.com/free-braided-table-runner-quilt-pattern/) or medallion quilt
- Christmas ornaments
- [Cut it up ](https://scrapdash.com/creative-quilt-tips/)and put it back together in a different way.
- decorate bland grocery bag
- Doll Quilt — or tiny wall quilt/door decoration
- [Fabric Postcards](https://phoebemoon.com/fabric-postcards-4-x-6-works-of-art/)
- Frame it as wall decor
- give it to someone else
- Label or pocket on the back of a quilt
- Make it into a sampler quilt, like this [Accidental Quilt.](https://www.canuckquilter.com/2023/10/the-accidental-quilt-just-needs-binding.html)
- make a zip pouch
- Make mats for your local animal shelter
- Needle roll or sewing kit
- Pillow covers
- [Pincushions](https://www.patchworkposse.com/quilt-block-pin-cushions-52-quilt-block-pick-up/)/sachets/[ricebags](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-microwave-heating-bag/)
- placemats
- Pockets on a skirt or tote bag – or a [Quillow](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-quillow/)!
- Potholders/Coasters/Hot Pads/Mug Rugs
- Use in a picture frame
- Wrap around a mason jar for decoration

Do you have any other ideas? Let me know in the comments!

![Pink, blue, and green floral quilt with ruffled floral border showcasing intricate quilting craftsmanship. Perfect for home decor or as a handcrafted gift. Vibrant colors and detailed patterns highlight quilting artistry.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/morning-glory-pillow-400x411.jpg)I made this orphan block into a pillow.



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## Other Designers

[Sparkle Quilt Block by Carolina Moore](https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/sparkle-quilt-block/)  
[Ball Drop by Crafty Staci](https://www.craftystaci.com/blog/ball-drop-quilt-block)  
[New Year, New Quilt by Scrapdash](https://scrapdash.com/new-year-new-quilt)  
[Cheers to New Years](https://pattispatchwork-blog.com/2025/12/02/lets-celebrate-2/)  
[Fireworks by QuiltFabrication](https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2025/12/fireworks-for-december-quilt-block-mania.html)  
[Christmas Crackers by Inquiring Quilter](https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/12/02/quilt-block-mania-december-is-new-year)  
[All Dressed Up by Memory Barn Studio](https://memorybarnstudio.com/all-dressed-up/)  
[Lover’s Lane by Sarah Marcina](https://www.quilted-diary.com/post/2025-december-quilt-block-mania)  
[Bayberry Candle by Emerald Falls Quilts](https://emeraldfallsquilts.com/blogs/blog/bayberry-candle-quiltblockmania)  
[Father Time Nutcracker by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts](https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/Quilt-Block-Mania-December-2025/)  
[Rising Star Block by Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio](https://authorkathrynmykel.myflodesk.com/december2025qbm)  
[Ball Drop by Stitching Across the Globe](https://stitchingacrosstheglobe.com/blogs/blog/ball-drop-quilt-block)  
[Wishing on a Star Quilt Block by Ashli Montgomery](https://ashlimontgomery.com/blogs/news/wishing-on-a-star-quilt-block)  
[Happy New Year Words](https://patchworkbreeze.com/happy-new-year-quilt-block/)  
[New Year’s Mask by Appliques Quilts and More](https://www.appliquesquiltsandmore.com/blog/)