These blocks are so fun and liberating. No measuring, no matching, just playing in your scraps. I need to sew about 1,000 more to get rid of all my scraps, but here's what I was able to get done today.

Awesome!!!!

What fun! Nice job. So bright and cheerful.

I love all of the bright color's!! :thumbup: What a good way to use up our extra scraps & easy to boot!! :D You are doing a wonderful job making these. Please share again, when you have some more made, okay?
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Love 'em....so bright and they are fun to do. Can't wait to see what you do with them.

I love it. What did you use for your stabiilizer?

Love it - I get the sewing of the strips together - but how did you cut them?
Thanks !

Yes, I would like to know too. Hubby is totally confused as to why I am saving little pieces of fabric. I think a strip quilt like this would be a great way to use them. I also am thinking about what I think they call a "crumb" quilt...guess you need a foundation for that too???

beautiful quilt blocks. okay, so what is stabalizer. is that paper we quilt on top of? like paper piecing? i think?

Cool, Chele! I need to join you. My grandson claimed the last quilt I made with string blocks. What size block are you creating. I'll be right with you. :lol:

Those are beautiful. I love to make string blocks. One of the first things I teach new students is string blocks to make a pillow.

I would have known it was yours even if I hadn't seen your name on the post. It has your bright colors! Great job. I like it and will gladly accept it when you are done. I am not too proud to accept other people's work as gifts! :lol:

looking great!

Terrific! I always love your happy color choices!

Fantastic!

Where do you find the patten for this?

I love liberating patterns!! It's going to be bright!

Really beautiful! I'm saving scraps, too, with the idea that it will be fun to put things together that weren't overly planned.

That looks nice and bright. What a great way to use up scraps!!

Very old fashioned and modern at the same time :thumbup:

I use cheap muslin for the stabilizer..some use paper. I cut them 13 1/2 inches and when done, square them to 12 1/2.

I love scrappy quilts! :)

WOW! Now that is just stricking. Can't wait for you to post a pic when your done.

Awesome Chele!! I love string blocks! :)

Oh my!!! You were on a mission, Chele! This is really going to be a fun quilt when it is finished. Great bright colors to work with in the winter.

Chele......... love your scrap quilt... have my granddaughter working on one. I use light weight interfacing for my backing when I do these kind of blocks also use it for flip and sew blocks or crazy quilt blocks.

I've always wanted to do a string quilt. I may have to move it to the top of my to-do list after your inspiration.
Angie

Yes,Chele, I too love string blocks. I have enough now to make a lap quilt. How are you backing yours? The first one I did I used only fleece.
judee

So cool! I'm remembering this!!!

Thank you so much for the quilt love! These blocks trim at 6.5". I cut 7" foundation squares from inexpensive muslin. I used leftover bobbins, almost gone thread spools, and my scraps. This is really a total scrap buster project!

Here's neat tutorial if you're not familiar with this fun and easy block: http://loftcreations.blogspot.com/20...by-sleeps.html

Your own version will use the scraps you've worked with and love. It probably won't be as crazy as mine. Most of you know I'm a huge fan of color and design! But wouldn't one of these look spectacular in civil war repros, or Fall colors? Or pastels? I'd love to see what you come up with!

Thanks again!

Very pretty Chele! :-D

WOOWEE! That is wild. I love it!!! :-D :-D :-D

Mine looks very much like yours; I'll have to see if I have a picture of it. I used some old sheets for the stabilizer.

That is so pretty. So bright and vibrant. I love it.

Looking great chele! :)

WOW!!! :shock: I always love your bright and cheery fabrics!!!
I love how they all play so nicely together too :D:D:D

Hi Chele,
Aren't they just so fun to make! I've done quite a few and haven't even made a dent in my scraps!

Hi Chele - that is beautiful! I made a lappy for Joey with string blocks ages ago and seeing yours, I think it's about time I made another one! :-D

Chele..I love it! Very cheerful and happy colors. Smiles

Absolutely love your string quilt! I now know what to do with all my scraps.....I LOVE wonderful bright happy colors,just makes my heart sing!