Box of Strings Quilt Along!
#93
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Ckcowl - that's a great idea. I was thinking of doing something similar with my Kaffee Fassett fabrics; using one of his Shot cottons for the triangle (I have the Bordeaux), KF on the left side as one piece (not string pieced) and a black & white on the right side, also as one piece. I might make one up & see how it looks. This one I would PP
This is such a fabulous pattern. It lends itself to so many possibilities. Thanks again, AngelinaNR.
This is such a fabulous pattern. It lends itself to so many possibilities. Thanks again, AngelinaNR.
#94
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Okay. Here's my KF unit:
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I think I see another quilt in my future - - -
I've been hanging onto my KF fabrics for just-the-right project and I think this is the one.
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I think I see another quilt in my future - - -
I've been hanging onto my KF fabrics for just-the-right project and I think this is the one.
#96
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]592091[/ATTACH]I think I have solved my problem with my triangles not matching up. I am making 2 units, matching the triangles and sewing the center seam. Once the seam is sewn, I am using my large square with the center shape taped on to trim the 2 blocks into the 8-1/2 inch size. This should give me accurate blocks I hope.
#97
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If you have a Tri-Rec ruler, it has the correct dimensions. And if not, it's real simple to cut a template using the measurements.
The tri rec is about a 54 degree angle, so unless you have one specifically for cutting a triangle with the base the same as the height, the angle will not be the same. If you go with a 45 degree angle, you're going to get a slimmer diamond shape and loose a lot of the look. If you got 60 degrees, you'll get a square instead of the diamond, and I think the elongated diamond is what makes this so interesting looking.
I looked around at pictures of string quilts, and decided I like this pattern the best. I think it's going to work very well with the string selection I have.
And now that I know the angle, I can sew and then cut out my shapes. Lots of rather mindless sewing, which is exactly what I'm looking for.
The tri rec is about a 54 degree angle, so unless you have one specifically for cutting a triangle with the base the same as the height, the angle will not be the same. If you go with a 45 degree angle, you're going to get a slimmer diamond shape and loose a lot of the look. If you got 60 degrees, you'll get a square instead of the diamond, and I think the elongated diamond is what makes this so interesting looking.
I looked around at pictures of string quilts, and decided I like this pattern the best. I think it's going to work very well with the string selection I have.
And now that I know the angle, I can sew and then cut out my shapes. Lots of rather mindless sewing, which is exactly what I'm looking for.
Last edited by love to sew; 04-02-2018 at 07:45 PM.
#98
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Thank you for posting the close up picture. I was only using the light neutrals that I have and I don't have much but seeing that you used other lights and it still works, now I will be able to make more and use "lights" that might have a bit more color in them.
#99
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Beautiful beginnings everyone who has made numerous blocks.
Tartan- great idea- I might try your method too instead of trimming each section before sewing into blocks.
Today I Have to get a queen sized quilt top put together! But, I’m going to start my sewing session with making a couple string blocks with my red & white strings and see how it looks.
Tartan- great idea- I might try your method too instead of trimming each section before sewing into blocks.
Today I Have to get a queen sized quilt top put together! But, I’m going to start my sewing session with making a couple string blocks with my red & white strings and see how it looks.
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