Beverly,
The strips are multicolored stripes that are cut from assorted fabrics...various types....blends......
They are sewn to a sugar sack backing - the blocks are then sewn together....the strips are not hemmed....they seem to have been gathered as they were sewn......
Dsb38327 - WOW...I didn't even look at that - WOW!!! I am so glad that so many people are so interested in this...
It is a wonderful story...for me it is so special - and coming from a friend - having a bit of history behind the quilt.......I am so glad that so many people have enjoyed the pictures and the story - I will be sure to let Romaila know all about this..she will be tickled pink!!!! I developed the photos of us with the quilt so that I can mail them out to her this week...