Strings from the overflowing box ...
 

... that box of 1.5" strips that seems to grow on its own. Never seem to get it down to a small box.

Anyway, here is my latest. I am pretty sure it was an idea I took off Rose Ludlow's site and printed out over 3 years ago. Looking for something that didn't require much cutting, and ended up with this. I had to cut the background, but used my companion angle and went fast on the white. I went into the box of scrappy 4.5" squares, and used that same ruler and cut the other half of the HSTs. Perfect, the ruler ended up at the edge of the 4.5" blocks edge, and there was no leftovers. (Well, 48 leftover triangles. Shall I save them or not, that is the question.) The string blocks, center blocks and the HSTs all measure 4.5" and it goes together quick and easy as a 9-patch, making a 12.5" block. Thanks for looking.

I know the borders are a bit funky, but I don't cut into big pieces for borders, I have a bunch of stuff big enough for a couple border strips, not enough to do much with.

I like that a lot.

May I copy/adopt your idea?

nice use of your strings

you can have a funky border if you like. it's your quilt. great one!

I love this one.

that is a great scrappy........................................... ...............................

Very nice use of 1.5" strips. Going to save it for future reference. Do you mind if I copy it.

great pattern for strings, I am working on some now but mine are all different sizes

I like the funky border! Nice quilt.

Nice use of scraps!

Bright and scrappy.

It came out very nice. Great use of scraps.

Great string quilt. You always inspire. Thanks for sharing.

another one of your great use of scraps, you never cease to amaze me with how much you get done and the variety of your designs! Thank you for sharing.

Great scrappy quilt! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful use of scrap fabric!

I like that! I have been wanting some inspiration for some strings, HSTs and snowballs. Looks like you posted just the thing:) .

FABULOUS!! I love strings put into 'regular' blocks! I made some churn dashes and I replaced one of the rectangles with a rectangle of strings!! I'm always on the lookout for patterns that will be fun to do with a string based element.

What a fun scrappy!! Great use of the strips! :)

Super fun quilt. BrendaK

Love the pattern. Your quilt is cute - so cheerful.

Great use of scraps. The white background was the perfect touch. enjoy!

I like snowball quilts. Yours is nice and bright.

Very nice...looks like a fun scrappy project.

Your use of color is the story here. You have a wonderful eye for color and placement. This is a beautiful scrappy'

luv all the different scraps! very nice!!

Love it! Great pattern to use up those leftovers!

A very cute way to use up scraps.

Great use of strings.

That is beautiful!

Nice string quilt.

Great scrappy. An idea of how to use my large pile of strings.

Another great scrappy. I'm smilin'.

Great scrappy!!

Clever and cute scrappy

Love using scraps. You did a great job on this one.

I like how you put strips into "regular" blocks - it's a great idea that I'll keep in mind. And I like your "funky" borders!

I love it! String quilts are such fun!!