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hperttula123 12-03-2011 07:57 PM

That is very pretty. Was it hard to line the black up in the center of the blocks? I love the black in there, it makes the diamonds just pop!!!

sammygirlqt 12-03-2011 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by hperttula123 (Post 4748969)
That is very pretty. Was it hard to line the black up in the center of the blocks? I love the black in there, it makes the diamonds just pop!!!

Yes it is important to get that center strip centered, but don't stress over it as you can see one of mine is not dead on. I use a glue stick when I am sewing on muslin but, of course, that doesn't work on a dryer sheet. It is equally or more important when you trim to have that corner right in the middle of the black. This is why it is good to have some hangover on the dryer sheets as they are not all equal. Someone asked about the quilting, it is me on my treadle sewing machine. If I sew on a muslin foundation, I don't do as much quilting as everything is secure. I alwayse outline the center line and then just a bit inside each block. Using the dryer sheet required more quilting. For myself, future diamond shaped string quilts will be sewn on a muslin foundation. It is alwayse fun to experiment with something new, but I like the regular way better.

cat-on-a-mac 12-03-2011 08:34 PM

So nice! I love the way these quilts end up looking like stained class diamond window panes. Great work!

Moonglow 12-03-2011 08:36 PM

Very inspiring. Love it. Definitely on my 'to do' list.

mesue 12-03-2011 08:39 PM

Love it!!! I think string and scrappy quilts are the best.

Bluebonnet Sue 12-03-2011 09:22 PM

WOW, Sam, just love this. Scrappy is just my style & I also really like adding black to my quilts in some way. Just gives them a pop & adds some special interest. Sure worked for you on this one. Gotta do one of these sometime soon. Thanks for the motivation...I needed it.

Lilrain 12-03-2011 10:52 PM

That is a super scrap quilt. I love the way it turned out

PassionQuilter 12-03-2011 11:11 PM

Fantastic! Very colorful & love the black outline!

Peggy Jeanne 12-04-2011 02:17 PM

Very pretty!

jeaninmaine 12-04-2011 02:26 PM

Very nice, I like the rectangular blocks, and the black forming diamonds.


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