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Old 04-16-2010, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Joanie2
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
I've a friend that wants me to make a Q-K size quilt using fabrics from her son's clothes. It will be mixed with quilting cottons, but you know kids clothes...it's tees, onesies, maybe a lil flannel...

Can I do a string quilt with a muslin foundation WITHOUT putting fuseable on the back? Or would I still have to do that? Plan to machine quilt after it's all done....
You DO NOT NEED any fusible when making a string quilt. This is my favorite for strips. I have even used old cotton sheets as a foundation or really, really ugly fabric. As long as it doesn't show through your strips. The purpose of the foundation is to make it easier to handle the bias edges. So go ahead and make your string quilt with no fusible. You'll save money and weight. Also, when I make a string quilt I use the very thinnest batting. They make great summer quilts if you don't use any batting.
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