Tackling the miscellaneous orphan blocks

Yesturday after work, I took it easy for a bit.  Needed to calm my brain, have a cup of tea and chill.  As I sat in my sewing space relaxing, my eye catches on a container on the floor that I have to deal with.

As I am putting my space back in order, I'm going through what I have, to see if I can minimize what I have hanging around.  I found I had a few almost empty containers that had left over fabric, from quilts I've already finished, so that was a pleasant surprise.   One container had quite a lot of left over fabric that was already cut into 2 1/2" strips, so I pulled out a pattern that I have been wanting to make and put it with the fabric.....lol.....quilt is all cut out.....I like when that happens!

Then I reached the orphan blocks container.....the one that I spotted on the floor.  I've been avoiding this one.....for a long time.  Do you do this, or is it just me?  I don't like waste and I like to see every block have the chance to grow up and become a quilt.  Some of these blocks are extras from previous quilt projects and some have been given to me to sort out.  

I pulled everything out and sorted it by theme or colour first.  Then I tried to think of layouts.  Some were easier then others and some are still a thought being processed.  All together, I sorted the above pile into 14 different quilt possibilities.  At least half are already figured out and a few others are somewhat sketched out, with the remainder that will be worked as I go.

From a bulging container to an almost empty one....  This feels great!!  There are still a few bits and pieces, of blocks and units, left to figure out what to do with.  That will be for another day.  I'm going to concentrate on what I pulled out so far, and then come back here and see what else may have made it's way into this container.  I think that 14 will keep me busy for a while....

So over the coarse of time, you'll be seeing the progress of these little baggies.  I'll keep you up to date.  I am gearing up for the challenge!

Take care everyone.