More Diamonds ... light and dark
 

Last week I posted a string diamond quilt, no rhyme nor reason to the color placement. I like this one so much better. That one was the first one I did using used dryer sheets.

Was out of the lightweight Pellon I used to use, I figured I would use new dryer sheets, because I am a Want to do it now kinda gal! No time to wait to get them out of the finished laundry.

Oops, a trial at the ironing board showed new ones couldn't be used, the softener on the sheet was sticky, so sent 48 of them through the quick wash with soap and rinse cycle and then dried them. Took maybe than 3 or 4 minutes to dry. Perfect. Figuring the cheapest dryer sheets (From the big box W store, $2.50 a box for 250 sheets, same size as the brand name), it ended up being cheaper than buying the Pellon or lightweight muslin.

Thanks for looking. .

very nicely done

Whoa, looks fantastic.

Good job!!

Your blocks are wonderful!

Looking good! I'm in the process of making a string quilt too, but not happy with what I see!!

You have such good ideas about using scraps. This is another good one.

Wonderful result.

Beautiful!!!!!!!

Really n ice blocks.

Beautiful Scrappy, love the dryer sheets. I have never used them but often think I should at the end of each load of laundry.

Thanks for the idea, the people on this board are the smartest, most sharing people I have ever known.

This looks great, Judy! Good idea on the dryer sheets. We don't use them all that much, but have a small empty tissue box on top of the dryer to stuff them in after use. Then you've got a supply whenever needed.

Did you know used dryer sheets are good for:
cleaning chrome on faucets (ncluding the gunk buildup around the base of the faucets)
softening the stuck on bits left in the frying pan (water in pan and add the used dryer sheet...sit overnight...viola')
getting rid of the brown spots on Pyrex, Corning and other baking items...same treatment as for the frying pan.
We use them as gentle scrubbies sinks and bathtubs.

OK I digress...but those sheets are wonderful for quilting as well as cleaning. :-)

LOve this quilt. Judy you are so inspiring and your quilts are so doable and quick and use up what we quilters have on hand. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

coopah - great ideas I've never heard of before!

paintmejudy, that was a great idea! Not having what I need at the time frustrates me too so that was a good save to keep the project going without delay! Really like this quilt top, very pretty! Scrappy is my thing!

Very nice quilt, and good information on dryer sheets!

Judy this is really pretty. I just love it. Someday I'm going to make one too. When "someday "gets here I'm going to be soooo busy. LOL

Beautiful quilt. Thanks for the dryer sheets info.

That is striking! Absolutely wonderful.

Beautiful so far.

Your lines are so perfect. Did you draw a line on the sheet to follow for the first string? Mine seem to wiggle all over the place. Love yours!

I like the contrast.