How to Upcycle a Sweatshirt with an Orphan Quilt Block

May 7, 2025

I always have a couple of orphan blocks floating around my sewing room. If you follow me at @sewingthroughfog, you won’t be surprised to learn they are usually made from old jeans, but you don’t need to be obsessed with denim to do this super fun, easy, and totally free project! In fact, it works with any type of block you have (like one made with my second favorite quilting fabric – Liberty Tana Lawn) and any sweatshirt.

Learn how on We All Sew