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03-13-2011, 05:39 PM

#61

RV Quilter

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Can't wait to try one. I'm getting quite a few scraps and this would be a great way to use one. Such a fun idea! Each one will be different.

03-13-2011, 05:44 PM

#62

Mousie

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yours look great! makes me want to get on that project too...but a 100 other things stand in the way, and some are not quilting :(
Is there a quilting sanctuary we can run away to, where the fairies go to your house while your out and clean and do up your bills and paperwork, etc?

03-13-2011, 05:45 PM

#63

Nettie Phillips

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I am sure it will be pretty. I know what you mean about all the
scraps.

03-13-2011, 06:07 PM

#64

smitty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redturtle

im envious...i have just started quilting so dont have tons of scraps...better believe i am now going to save every scrap i come across now!!!

seems like a good thing for someone like me who cant get their seams to behave themselves and line up lol

but for now...i will dream

you can quickly have a stash if you cut 1 1/2" strip off every fabric you buy. and ask your friends to do the same & swap.
no worries about seam allowance either.

03-13-2011, 06:27 PM

#65

MillieH

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I love string blocks. I have a project in progress for my grandson--paper pieced string stars (16" blocks) from blocks made over several years. I discovered the less the strings match, the better the overall look. It was difficult for me to let go of matching colors (some artistic talent), but when I did, the star parts (diamonds) looked so much better together.

03-13-2011, 06:34 PM

#66

MillieH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pennijanine

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodimarie

i too am a STRING BLOCK LOVER!!! instead of muslin, I use the ''why did I ever buy that fabric'' fabric for the foundation layer. The only thing is that you have to watch those very light fabrics letting the foundation fabric show through but if I'm a bit concerned, I just grab 2 light strings and layer them....no problem!! String blocks do have a way of multipuling overnight but the quilts are just so cool!!

jodi

I am a believer that sheets are ok to use in quilts. I buy a white or cream sheet at the thrift store and cut them into seven (7) inch squares. Easy, peasy.

I use my old worn out sheets for foundation fabric--the thinner they've gotten, the better.

03-13-2011, 07:14 PM

#67

KathyKat

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I have to try these! These are beautiful and look like a lot of fun to make.

03-13-2011, 07:16 PM

#68

swizzy

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Location: Beaverton OR

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Do you find a particular size foundation that works well for string quilts

03-13-2011, 07:44 PM

#69

Calicobear2

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Location: Ohio

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all these ideas for String Blocks!!! I want to make one too!!! lol

Have a friend that can't understand why I save scraps.....and hers too if I can fish 'em from her trash quick 'nuff!......and NOW I can show her "WHY"! Thank you!!! :)