Chele

Wow! I love it! An explosion of color! The black sashing and border really showcase your strips. I love how you put them together. And it's reversible! Double wow!! :D :D

mgrhs

This is FABULOUS!!

I am new to string quilting, but it is a lot of fun.....where can I find directions for what size to make the triangles? I want my block to be 12" finished.

moreland

I cut muslin squares and sewed my strings onto that. If you go that route your muslin determines the finished size. Give yourself an inche of fudge room so you square things up when you finish and have blocks all the same size. Good luck.

SaraSewing

Wow, if this is what you are making when you are less than 100%, you are amazing. I love string quilts. Right now I'm using some really ugly loose weave cloth for the backing (I pre washed it to make sure it was not going to shrink. I love these colors, and the design. Great job. Sara

MiMi DeeDee

I love the quilt!!!! :)

Kyiav10

Very nice. Love the first one with all the colors. Hope you are feeling better.

Kyia

ksusan

Your colors and design are outstanding. Thanks for sharing...

fabricluvr

oh wow! I love them both! probably a little more the second one because of the Christmas colors!

hope your knee mends quickly! to say you didn't think much, they are beautiful!

moreland

When I reread your question, I can see I did not answer what you asked. Your initial square should be 1 1/4 inches larger than what you want your finished blocks, so for a 12 inch finished block, you would work with a square of fabric 13 1/4 inches square. I would add another 3/4 inch if I were doing it. After your strings (strips) are all sewn on, THEN you cut them up into 4 triangles. When you sew the triangles back together, you should have a block somewhat larger than 12 1/2 inches, so then you square up those blocks to make a 12 1/2 inch block. It will sew out at 12 inches in your quilt. Hope I haven't thoroughly confused you! Sorry I didn't really answer your question the first time! :)

Rebecca Chambley

I really love string quilts, I incorporate string quilting in many of my quilt designs. I like both your quilts, Really pretty, but I like your string one the best, Beautiful job. You sell yourself to short.