String Quilt WITHOUT Foundation Piecing?
10-25-2011, 12:59 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
Well, the machine I was using won't be back here for about a week. Foo. So, you'll all have to live in suspense for a little while longer.
I'm sure that it's harder on you than the rest of us!
10-25-2011, 01:53 PM
#52
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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.
10-25-2011, 04:25 PM
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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
10-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Lol too much time spent with my boys, maybe? Which reminds me of a joke - how can you tell the difference between broccoli and boogers?
Kids won't eat broccoli.
Kids won't eat broccoli.
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.
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