Braving it, I used stripes. three are straight across, one is a little diagonal, dang it. Too much trouble and probably impossible to un-sew. I need the galloping horse for sure. Does anybody else avoid them like I do?

The trick is to use them all wonky or all on the bias.

I love stripes. haven't used them much though. but love them.

Count me in on the side of not liking stripes!

Most people avoid them, but I seek them out. You'll notice that they are always on the clearance shelves at quilt stores.

Oh my this moves on me. Or am I dizzy??? lol love it
____________________ Blessings, Ruth

JenniePenny - your quilt is amazing - you certainly have and "eye".
I've only used stripes is a scrappy quilt. Recently used a piece of fabric.. baby blue background with a sort of star design in lines making it a striped fabric. Not lined up so very disappointing but learned my lesson to check design in the future when dealing with stripe-type pattern.

The fabric you choose for this quilt is a very high quality. Its stripe is very true to the grain. Just one of the reasons I like Peggy Toole ( Kaufman) fabrics. I buy them when I find them. It really makes working with stripes a pleasure rather than a real pain.

I don't know how you did it but it's awesome.

I think they make awesome bindings.

I agree, right from the start :wink:

Stripes and plaids drive me batty and I am picky about the patterns I choose to use them in :D:D:D

JenniePenny, your blocks are wonderful! Are you working from a book?

I love stripes too ... this quilt is one I made using Anita Grossman Soloman's book "Rotary Cutting Revolution" - "XCentric" block. From one striped fabric.

Me too!

Beautiful quilt. I would have pulled my hair out getting that done!!!

Ooh.... right up my alley. Love it!!!!!

Yup. Bindings and slim sashing. Used crossways.

maybe i need to look at stripes

So impressive.

I love them for bindings too!

I love them but can't sew them because they make me dizzy. LOL I have enough problems so I avoid them.

Beautiful pictures

Can't use them - when I try to I see stars!!

I dislike stripes as well. Never buy any for my quilts,
don't even like plaids. I bought a couple striped fabrics to use on the bias for binding on crib quilts and can't seem to use the rest of the fabric. Still sitting in my stash. LOL

I teach a beginning Quilters course at my local Adult Education program. First rule of fabric is NO STRIPES. If someone wants to tackle them later fine, but not for beginners.

LOVE them - they are so versatile.

I only use stripes when they are part of the design for the quilt. This one went in my teen daughter's room. She picked the rainbow stripe and I re-cut it to form diamonds. The quilt evolved as I made it. So don't ask for the pattern, there isn't one. It is a one-of-a-kind as I doubt I'll never make another like it.

I love wearing stripes, but hate sewing them:)

I am making a quilt called Ribbon. I am using a strip to set off each block. Without the stripe, the pattern would look just like any ole' quilt block. I am an amature in quilting but I do like stripes. (spelling also)
Rita

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it

I love stripes for binding also. :thumbup:

Oh, Linda, your quilt is dynamic! I LOVE it!

I like stripes for borders, some blocks and binding.

Beautiful!!! :thumbup:

depends on why I'm making. Strips are great for Potholders.

Once upon a time, I did not like stripes. Now I look for them and love them.

I like stripes.

MarthaT - fabulous! Love it! It's so bright and cheerful!

Love that quilt. Wow, stunning.

Thanks to the others who showed their stripe quilts. They just fascinate me, the way you can use them to really make the pattern turn out unique.

I love JenniePenny's quilts. I've avoided stripes too. When I went to try this block. I didn't have enough to do much. Still want to do this, but having a very hard time getting stripes when I'm fabric shopping. It just doesn't sink in the old brain yet.