A few months ago I requested scraps to start a heartstring block project. Here are 6 blocks that I have done so far.

I should have used a bigger strip of the focus fabric. But it is too late now.

A special thanks to those who sent scraps so I can strip them up. Here is a preview. I am taking a little time everyday to iron and cut strips.

Kyia

That will be very pretty all put together.
Are you paper piecing these?

:D :thumbup:

Looking good

oh that will be lovely. i am thinking of doing one in black and whites.

Going to be a great quilt

This is such a classic quilt pattern and yours is wonderful. Good Job.!!One of my favorite patterns:)

Very pretty and colorful. Love those scrappy heartstrings. I think I may have to start one again soon, my strips are adding up here.

Didn't know that this pattern had a name. I just call it a scrappy quilt. I've started one too, but I think I'm getting my points in the middle and the other corner to small. I like yours better. What size blocks are you making? Mine are 6". I don't have a focus fabric either. I never thought of doing that. You are off to a great start. Not going to race you. I just do a few blocks in-between things, when I figure it's big enough it's done.

Your heartstrings looks great! Hmmmm, I think that will be my next project! Good job!

Very pretty!

great job

Love it! I might need to add that to my project list as well.

No No No - that focus fabric looks WONDERFUL - It's the 'organizing' part of the scrappy quilt! I LOVE it that way!

I think it's wonderful - If you don't like them - send them to ME! :) :) :)

I heart heart-strings.

Looking good, can't wait to see it finished!!

Beautiful heart strings quilt!!

That quilt will be very pretty when you finish it.

Thank you all!

I started piecing a second OBW, you may remember the post. I also started piecing a Warm Wishes. I also posted some pics.

Well, the heart strings project quilt is for my oldest nephew, hope to have it done for his graduation in 2012. Since I hand quilt it will take forever!!! I thought I should probably work steadily on this as a piecing project instead of the others.

I found the heartstrings link on quiltville.com. I think they ask for blocks on their site so I will also send a couple there.

I think the finished size is 7.5". I will have to double check that.

I am using Bonnie Hunter's suggestion of piecing them on already cut and spuared telephone book paper. It is going pretty easily and they tear off easily.

Kyia

I love the focus color strips. They are wide enough because they have such depth of color. They stand out well and really, well, FOCUS they eye. Great job so far.

These strip quilts always turn out so pretty. I have a bunch of strips waiting for me to start one.

I think the blue focus strip she used is your answer. See how it does an on-point bordering of the chaotic strings? I did a string quilt that I did border the pieces on because I felt the same way you do....but I never thought of using a focus fabric :roll:. I learn something new every day!

that is pretty

These are fun to make, love yours.

Nice. I like the pattern and the fabrics you've used. Can't wait to see a picture of the finished quilt.

Thank you all!

I think that by using a focus fabric helps to coordinate a scrappy quilt for those that have problems with it. This will be my first TRUE scrappy quilt. Another trick is to use whatever fabric you pick out of a brown paper bag. Only reason that you can't use it is b/c it's the same as the previous strip/piece.

Kyia

One of my first quilt books was "Elenor Burns',
SCRAP QUILTING." IT IS WONDERFUL
AND I HAVE MADE SOME VERY NICE, UNPLANNED QUILTS FROM THIS BOOK. GOOOD-LUCK WITH YOURS !!!!!!!!

This is going to be an awesome quilt :D:D:D

great start

Looks absolutely beautiful - I've been researching scrappy quilts and they look like so much fun.

Great blocks. Look forward to seeing the finished quilt.

That is very pretty.

I am liking it so far! Can't wait to see more, please!

Can't figure how you can get the blue lined up so good?

I measured it on the telephone paper that is the foundation. I will try to take pictures tomorrow and post them so you can see it.

They are actually not correct. I think I messed up measuring the blue fabric or the sewing. Thank you for the kind words.

Kyia

Here are three blocks that I have together.

Enjoy.

Kyia

They look really pretty! I like how you got the blue fabric to line up as an "X" - perfection!

So, was it difficult to do???