question about string or scrappy quilts in general?
10-17-2012, 06:11 AM
#21
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As I dear Mother would say...."six to one half dozen to the other"....meaning doesn't matter......
I am currently doing a mans lap quilt so I am using only tans, browns and black (my choice).....
I have also seen them done with 2 or 3 colors combinations, like red, green and white...... I personally
like a 3 color combo, I tend to do a lot of things in 'odd numbers' and prefer the look !!!!
What I like to do with all my 'string quilts' is do the center piece in a 1-1/2" black fabric....then when
I layout the squares I can play with the design of matching that center string.....into connecting diamonds.
I am almost done piecing this one, when I get the squares sewn together with take a pic and post...
I use deli paper for my foundation, and then just carefully rip it off when done....you can use muslin if you
so desire, I just find the deli paper cheap and easy.......I end up making a 11-3/4" square with my paper.....
With a scrapy quilt I just think it is important to have at least one strong solid, be it black or white, to pull all the colors into playing nicely with others
I am currently doing a mans lap quilt so I am using only tans, browns and black (my choice).....
I have also seen them done with 2 or 3 colors combinations, like red, green and white...... I personally
like a 3 color combo, I tend to do a lot of things in 'odd numbers' and prefer the look !!!!
What I like to do with all my 'string quilts' is do the center piece in a 1-1/2" black fabric....then when
I layout the squares I can play with the design of matching that center string.....into connecting diamonds.
I am almost done piecing this one, when I get the squares sewn together with take a pic and post...
I use deli paper for my foundation, and then just carefully rip it off when done....you can use muslin if you
so desire, I just find the deli paper cheap and easy.......I end up making a 11-3/4" square with my paper.....
With a scrapy quilt I just think it is important to have at least one strong solid, be it black or white, to pull all the colors into playing nicely with others
10-17-2012, 06:14 AM
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10-17-2012, 07:17 AM
#24
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I make sure that I use them, for example, themes like Christmas, holidays, together and that colors don't clash. Other than that, anything goes, you would be surprised how lovely they turn out. I use muslin for the foundation or any thin material I have or find at thrift stores . I made one just sewing strips onto strips with no backing until I had miles of 2 1/2 strips and then cut to desired length and sewed strips to strips til I had the desired width.
10-17-2012, 08:23 AM
#26
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My scrap stash was getting out of control so I have been making blocks and saving strips to make quilts that are truly scrappy from just the stuff left over no matter what the project. That way I have beach and outside use all the time quilts and those that I don't want used as hard would be of limited color schemes sort of thing. It really depends on what you want to do--clear out scraps or make a more formal quilt.
10-17-2012, 06:53 PM
#27
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I've done both. Check out http://www.maryquilts.com for all kinds of scrappy and strings.
what a great link, thanks!!!
Maire
10-17-2012, 06:59 PM
#28
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Either way, I have to stand back and be sure I like the combinations. An inexpensive peephole from the hardware store helps me to see what the combinations look like. A values finder (red plastic viewer) is good for getting contrast into your quilt.
I just found this blog that looks helpful: http://creeske.blogspot.com/2012/03/...or-quilts.html
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