Originally Posted by
Deborahlees
I make a lot of string quilts for charity. I like the 'look' of the same solid strip down the center of each square ususally about 1-1/2" black. Then when it is done I can play with a pattern with that strip and just gives the whole quilt a point of interest. Using a glue stick to hold down that first piece nice and straight, makes all the difference in the world, as try to pin fabric to deli paper is difficult at best....
I have only done one strip quilt and that was awhile ago. I like your idea of the center focus strip and will have to try it on my next one. Definetely will be trying the glue sticks to use with paper piecing from now on. It really sounds like it will make all the difference, instead of trying to hold it in place while putting your other piece over it.