Originally Posted by k3n
if the scraps are too small for the strings can I join them together to make them longer? I guess this will give a real scappy look but I don't think he'll mind! Which is best for foundation, paper or cloth? I guess you tear the paper out after you've sewn it but leave the cloth in? is it hard to quilt through a double layer of cloth? i hand quilt so have to think of my poor fingers! Maybe I could try the batting as foundation idea, I've made log cabin blocks this way and it worked well; any ideas or tips gratefully received!K x
K~
Yes, you can join scraps together to make longer strings--it will give you a really scrappy look!!
Since you are going to be hand quilting, I would use paper foundation. Just be sure that whatever paper you use does not "bleed" ink onto your fabric--that gets really messy!! If you use smaller stitches and then fold your paper on the stitching line, it "perforates" the paper and makes it easier to remove from the back of the fabric. That is a trick I use when paper piecing.
Hope this helps....