I make my string quilts with doodle pads from the dollar store (remember when we called these the 5 & dime?) Anyway, I cut my pads to blocks size, sew my fabric on and when finished it rips off easily and there's your block. I square up with the paper on, btw.
Love these blocks.

The tute is good. I made string quilts before they were popular, but mine were left over scraps from other quilts. Your tute showed some spunk, and that made it fun to read. Thanks! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Backing for your string quilts
 

Since you have done more than one string quilt, would you share your preference for backing these?
I've got one "in the works" and am wondering if a flannel or cotton would be best to back it.
Since we live in Texas, we don't need the extra warmth of any batting.

Thanks for giving out that link. I just made two string blocks a couple of different ways thru the BOM Craftsy course. I really like your method.

You could use a cheaper, thinner muslin, too, if that helps!

I quilted some on my big machine with foundation and didn't have any trouble with it

There is a tutorial in the archives by "Ditter". http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...lt-t60764.html
It is a quilt as you go and I did a lap size for a donation quilt. It is great for using up scraps. I grew up with string quilts as my mom came thru the depression etc and used whatever could be found to make quilts. Quilts were a necessity for warmth on the beds. She hand quilted hers in "shells" better known as "fans". She handquilted her last quilt at 89 just before having to go into a nursing home. Also check out quiltville for ideas. Good luck and have fun.

I prefer to sew on paper and then remove the paper.

I'm working on a sting quilt now, using old telephone book for my foundation. The paper is thin and tears off so easy. Goes very fast.