I am astonished!
#45
Originally Posted by lclang
Originally Posted by CoventryUK
What width did you cut your strips???? You do know that scraps multiply when you're not looking don't you???? LOL!!
#46
Originally Posted by quilter1
I decided to make a few string blocks just to see how they looked. Now I have 80 done and I like them all. The fabrics are all colors and patterns, but for some reason they look good all put together. I am surprised at how nice they look, I picked the scraps totally at random and sewed them onto a 7 inch muslin backing. So I will have 61/2 " finished blocks which I am putting together with 11/2 " black sashing. The bad part about this is that it doesn't even scratch the surface of my scrap box! Bet I could make 20 string quilts, better get busy!
#48
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I like to sew my strings onto a 8 to 10 in base block. Then you simply use your scraps and pin first strip in the middle of your base block. It will be face up. Then grab another strip and lay it face down. Sew the second piece over the first. The one side only. Flip it open and get another strip, lay it over the edge of the second piece. It starts out face down, you sew that one side. Then open it up. You will have the beginning of your scrap quilt block. Just keep doing this untill it covers the corner. Pin. Turn the block around and do the same. Now let me tell you some of the prettiest blocks use all sizes of strips, and any color or print. When you get the first block covered you should be able to handle it from there. Its fun and besides you will have space for more fabric when the strings are all sewed up. Our mothers probably did this during the depression because they had to. Now we simply enjoy doing it.
#50
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Originally Posted by quilterguy27
I must be too frugal with my scraps. I just don't accumulate much. In all my years of quilting I probably don't have enough scraps to make a doll quilt. Really, no kidding. How can that be?
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