I'll be patent I promise!.....I'm trying really hard...... The suspense is killing me! :wink:

I'm sure that it's harder on you than the rest of us!

I have done, just whatyou are suggesting - String piece some blocks, without foundation, then cutting and inserting. It works quite well, but I would suggest you do a bunch of blockes, then PRESS before slicing and inserting -- I actually had not thought of a foundation, and it worked out very well.

I have done both , some sewn directly on background fabric and others just sewing strips to gether, then batting , backing fabric and quilt or tie.

My first string quilt I used a muslin foundation. I hand quilt and the extra layer made the quilting tedious so the next couple I made I sewed the strips together and had my plastic square close at hand to make sure I had the pieces long enough then I spray starched them and squared them up, it worked fine and made it so much easier to quilt through. I don't think you need a base unless the fabric is really wonky.Here's an example

Beautiful

GOOD POINT THERE WILL HAVE TO REMEMBER THIS ONE,USING THE FUSED STRIP

ROFLMBO!!!! So true..I had two boys that's how I know.

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After all the years I spent in Kindergarten I can testify that's not a joke. And speaking of starch/snot--you ought to see how stiff sleeves become when used as handkerchiefs. (Then there're the green icicles. If you don't know about them, I'm not going to tell you.)


Seriously, I'm planning on making my next quilts without quilting. That will definitely include foundation pieced strips on either old percale or muslin sheets or cotton sheet blankets. Then a lining--tacked, tied or buttoned.

Best Press for sure -