my quilt mentor made many string quilts and one I particularly liked had a large triangle as 1/2 the block and then strings as the other half--brought in more of a consistency while still using lots of strings.
Right now I'm using strings to make large tote bags for foster care kids--sewing directly onto the bat (QAYG method), attaching handles on the outside, then doing the side seams and inserting the liner, which has pockets. Go quickly and give you a large bag (20x22)