Just finished a string quilt for Linus...aren`t they fun.... :lol:

Wow, you have been busy! They're great!!

Very nice.

Love the pattern.
The B & Y is eye catching!
Very nice!!

Donated the first (7) quilts to Project Linus in 2003 while teaching myself to make quilts for my grandchildren. Since then I've donated over 500 and am no longer counting, just stitching and sending them off.
Since they are relatively small and I use simple blocks, strips and panels, most are quick and easy to sew. I avoid intricate patterns and too many match points for the most part.
Ellie

Love the string quilts. Had hoped to be able to empty the laundry basket of all my leftover strips but, no matter how many I make, the basket is still overflowing. Those strips seem to multiply like rabbits when my back is turned.
Ellie

I am not familiar with the string method. How do you sew the blocks together and how is it quilted? I generally make them using the flip and sew so it is quilted when finished but I have to put the blocks together.

Is there a pattern for the string quilts? Size of strips? are the sown onto the interfacing on the diagnonal?

In advance, THANKS,

No pattern. Strips are sewn on the diagonal starting with the center, corner to corner strip long enough to cover the corners of the foundation. After that, it's just adding strips on each side using the sew and flip method until the foundation is covered. Turn the completed block wrong side up, center the diagonal line of a large square ruler between the starting 2 corners and trim excess fabric and foundation to your block size.
I usually cut my blocks about 1/2 in. smaller than original foundation as there is some shrinkage during sewing. I also cut fabric squares, cut them into half sq. triangles and use them to fill the last 2 corners instead of using strips. Quicker and saves fabric in the long run.
Any width strip can be used although the wider the strip, the less interesting the final block will be. Mixing the widths and even using those that are angled or purposely anglling some is fine.
Just go for it and use up those leftovers.
Ellie

Ellie, I love your quilts and I loved learning how you accomplished this. I am so glad I joined this group. I just love seeing all the different things people are working on. Now I'm going to have to tuck this idea back for a future project for sure.