Box of Strings Quilt Along!
#31
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Upstate SC
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Cathy, when I do string blocks, I set up an iron and board next to my machine to press as I go. If any of my strings are too wrinkled, I give them a quick press as I use them. You may save yourself some time by just sorting now and ironing the strips as you go. Just an idea. Can't wait to see everyone's version of this pattern.
Murphy
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#33
I've got them all pressed and sorted. I sorted out all the solid black and have them set aside. My problem - after looking over the tutorial, this method is too similar to another major project I'm working on right now (basically a lot of strip paper piecing) and I'm looking for something to do when that gets too tedious. But now that I have these all pressed and sorted, I really do want to use them in something . . .
I think I could modify the method and do them without paper, just make angled strips and then sew them into rows with the triangles in between.
I think I could modify the method and do them without paper, just make angled strips and then sew them into rows with the triangles in between.
#35
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 Macybaby; 03-20-2018 at 05:30 AM.
#38
I am in but my start will be delayed. I had bookmarked the tutorial and put it on my "to do" list. No lack of strings or scraps that can be used as strings. What color for triangles? Hummmmm, I may need to check the stash to see what I have a lot of. I may go with that rather than black but I love the pop of black in my work. Decisions, decisions, decisions!
#39
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: SW, MI
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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.
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