How many quilt blocks are in a bag of strings?
06-18-2018, 04:49 PM
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How many quilt blocks are in a bag of strings?
I have been making many string quilts lately and have been gifted with bags of strings from a few of my guild members.
As I sorted them by colors into smaller bags, I came across quite a large number of floral , pastel and neutral strings that appeared to have been cut together. They were stacked neatly and I have enough to pack a medium sized zip lock bag full.
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My challenge for myself is to sew these into 6 1/2 inch string blocks. I will then decide how to set them once I see how many I end up with.
Here they are out of the bag and in a box lid. [ATTACH=CONFIG]596140[/ATTACH]
It will be interesting to see how many blocks are actually in this bag.
Only quilters wonder about things like this....but I know I am not the only one!
As I sorted them by colors into smaller bags, I came across quite a large number of floral , pastel and neutral strings that appeared to have been cut together. They were stacked neatly and I have enough to pack a medium sized zip lock bag full.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]596139[/ATTACH]
My challenge for myself is to sew these into 6 1/2 inch string blocks. I will then decide how to set them once I see how many I end up with.
Here they are out of the bag and in a box lid. [ATTACH=CONFIG]596140[/ATTACH]
It will be interesting to see how many blocks are actually in this bag.
Only quilters wonder about things like this....but I know I am not the only one!
06-19-2018, 07:26 AM
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Looks like a real fun challenge. Are you using paper backing or some sort of light fabric like muslin for your foundation?
Just curious as I am going thru my scraps and can't decide if I want to do paper or muslin. If I use muslin, will I still use a light batting? Sounds like you have made many string quilts so you may have some good advice for me.
Just curious as I am going thru my scraps and can't decide if I want to do paper or muslin. If I use muslin, will I still use a light batting? Sounds like you have made many string quilts so you may have some good advice for me.
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