I would just starch them really good and cut all I wanted.

I very rarely use a foundation with my string pieces
and I have had no problem with them

:mrgreen:

Perhaps using 2" strips you may not have a problem. Usually, the string quilts I've seen are various widths.

I use paper for the foundation or sheer curtains or fine tulle for a lightweight foundation which is light enough for easy repositioning stitching and quilting.

starch the snot of them...OR iron them on freezer paper!

Just recently there was a thread where she used paper that was headed for her shredder as her foundation. I thought it was a great idea as my shredder pile is about a foot thick.


And no.....it's snot funny at all..............sorry couldn't resist.....

I was doing some crazy piecing and I found I didn't need the paper. Go for it and post pictures!

[quote=Krystyna]Some months ago I was at a tag sale at the home of a fabric designer. Among the many wonderful finds were several HUGE tubs of fabric strips in varying lengths and all exactly 2" wide. So I sorted them out into color groups and started sewing them side by side. Then I realized that I probably should have pieced them on a foundation. Too late! Anyway, I'd like to make random slices through them and insert a contrasting strip for interest. Should I just slice away or put some sort of backing on it or maybe just starch heavily?

This was a fun project :-"A Quilt for friend's dog,Buddy. It gave me a chance to try some techniques and as the blocks were only made from scraps it didn't matter if I boo booed. I had so much fun making this little quilt. Btw no foundations.

Thanks for the smiles this morning. I needed them. :)