String quilt for Family Reunion
 

My family reunion is this Sunday August 12 and i wanted to make a quilt for the raffle. after seeing the string quilts on this board, I really wanted to make one. Here is my result. i had a great time putting the blocks together and reliving each string-this was so and so's baby quilt, this was my DD's dress' DS's boxers, etc. the quilting didn't come out quite as nice as i would've liked(it always looks better in my mind), but all in all i am very happy with it. i posted it on FB and got lots of positive feedback to stroke my ego. ha ha
it is lap sized and did not even make a dent in my string stash! this quilt was virtually cost free-the backing fabrics came from Salvation Army store, strings from my scraps. i did buy the black Kona because I wanted the centers the same. the batting was from my stash of batting. now i need to make about 50 more to use up my stash! LOL

It looks great! Your quilting really looks good too. I love string quilts, I want to make one with Christmas fabrics, but it's not gonna happen this year.

Very pretty! It will make a great prize for the lucky winner!

I love string quilts, too!

You did an awesome job!

well done, your family will gush all over you :)
What does the raffle support?

Very nice. I also like the black and how you used it. I am looking forward to going a string quilt as soon as I finish my 2 WIPs.

Wish I was part of your family....It's beautiful.

You did a great job!!! Love it. The quilting is very good. Thanks for sharing.

I like the addition of the black in it, too... it really sets it off. Great job! Have fun at your reunion!

very nice string quilt....those scraps just multiply, don't they!

Beautiful!!! :thumbup:

Beautiful quilt wish I could buy raffle ticket too.

Well last year they said the money goes towards defraying the cost of the reunion. So i guess it supports us! Lol

Lucky is the family member that wins that quilt - it is gorgeous!

Its wonderful! Love the black strip in the center to rest your eyes.

Very creative idea.... making a raffle quilt for the family reunion

Well Done!!! The black is perfect in your beautiful string quilt!

Love it! Great job!

Great job!

You did a great job!

Good job! I am sure family members will admire it.

Beautiful and I am finding black is a very good addition to many quilts. Really pops the other colors. Lucky person that wins it.

someone will be very lucky. it is a wonderful prize, love the black, sure adds dimension to the blocks

Great job! I love the great variety and the narrow strips you've used. I've never made a string quilt, but I can see I'll have to give it a go.

Good job. Like the black accents, it really sets it off.

Great job on this!! Someone will be very happy to have it! The black is a great accent too!!

I like your string quilt,too. I am very fond of these and need to get started on another one. I like the black in yours!

That is terrific, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Great job!

I like the black in the center if each block and especially, the narrow black separator border and then to top it off, I really like the string triangle border. I saved it to my Quilting Ideas folder. I love string quilts. Have you considered "Dwirling" on the quilt top? I really like that quilting technique on a string. Here is the video on youtube for that technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgX4Ld_lFw8 It adds motion to a string quilt.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! I had great fun making this string quilt and learned a few things along the way, too.
Dollyo, thanks for the link to the video. I'm not sure that i could "dwirl" but a soft wave repeated all over the quilt would be really pretty. I wish the video would have shown the whole quilt when she was finished with it.
Today is the day of the reunion. I will post again when we get home and let you know how it went .

Usually not a fan of string quilts but this one is beautiful-Really love the black & the half blocks makes it look different than most I've seen! Great job of quilting it too!

Very pretty! I definitely wanna make one of these!

I've been cleaning up my "scrap" box the last couple of days and have a ton of strips now for my string quilts. As you say, the strings seem to multiply and I never make more than a small dent in them. But this is such a fun, mindless quilt to make and they always turn out unique and seem to be enjoyed by those receiving them. I do use the pattern to reduce stash, but I'm not a do it yourself quilter so usually send them out for a minimal charge. Do you quilt your own? I like your use of the solid inner border. Really makes a sharp looking layout....:)

Great job and quilt!

Wendig, thanks for the compliment and yes I quilted this one myself. I do send some out to a LAQ, but this one i did myself. This quilt was originally supposed to have another black border and then a scrappy binding, but I forgot to add it. By the time i realized it, i already had the back cut to size. So i put a black binding instead. Next time - haha.
The quilt ended up being auctioned for the equivalent(sp) of $70. Not too bad.

A great example of a string quilt. I love any kind of scrap quilt, and strings are one of favorites. Yours is truly beautiful.

Very pretty! You did a great job!

Great quilt! It's very beautiful!