Originally Posted by Rosyhf

I sew all sorts of shapes together using my old dryer sheets. I will also sew strips on them and just collect them until I had enough to design with. Even the tiniest pieces can be sewed. What great about this technique is that you have the blocks already.

Originally Posted by frenchrose

what is a wonky strip? and do you leave the paper in placecut it out or what.. can you use freezer paper? i know that im full of questions still fairly new at this stuff.

Originally Posted by CircleSquare

Hey, I like this idea also. I had heard it years ago and had forgotten about it. Do you have a problem with the dryer sheets being so wrinkled after they come out of the laundry? I don't guess you could iron them, could you? Wouldn't they melt? But this would be great for scrap squares!

Originally Posted by lkhansen

Where do you find 3 inch paper on rolls?

Thanks, K

Originally Posted by stchenfool

Do you take the paper off after your done? Maybe a silly question, or when do you take the paper off?? :thumbup:

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

Been down to the Supermarket and got 2 rolls free :thumbup: and this is my setup, I am right chuffed as with this tip as it is a superb way to make Piano Key borders :idea: IMO

I think this idea has all our creative juices flowing. Love your accent, Quilting addictUK!! (especially "right chuffed! - one of my friends here in Canada is from Wales!)

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/14...425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/42...425x425Q85.jpg

Originally Posted by MillieH

Can't find the right size adding machine paper? Consider cutting newspaper strips the size you need. I use my paper cutter or the rotary cutter with old blades that I save for paper cutting.

Originally Posted by AnngelAnne

Not a silly question in my book. I too am asking about all this paper business. Why is it necessary, what is the purpose of it. Thanks.

Originally Posted by hheelleenn

Who did it? How'd it turn out? Photo?

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/19...425x425Q85.jpg

This was a block I made from my first attempt and I got so addicted that I have made the first row of a Project Linus quilt this evening, should have it finished this weekend, this it a fantastic tip :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Sue Fish

I have done miles and miles of the string piecing this way for borders, quilt blocks, etc...I use 3" wide paper and can when done, cut pieces for many many different patterns.
I like it sort of wonky rather than each piece cut exactly the same and sewn straight..but you can do either
I start with my paper in a box or in the pic you can see I use the thread holder...anything to keep it from rolling all over.
I cut my scraps anywhere from about 1" wide to 1 1/2" wide and about 3 1/2" long.
First you lay one piece right side up on the end of your paper...lay the next strip face down on that and sew as shown using 1/4" seam allowance.. Flip it back and finger press and then lay the next piece face down on that and repeat...I like to sew them at a little angle here and there to make them
"wonky".....continue on as long as you like but I find normally I stopped at
about 1 yard of the piecing and trimmed it as shown and then rolled it up and
continued on...make sense?

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

THANK YOU Sue Fish as I have found a completely new use for my scraps, on Friday I made a 9 yard designer Jelly Roll, made a Project Linus quilt and now all my Patchwork class Ladies are going to do a Piano key border on the Split 9 patch quilts they are making, so they thank you too. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Sue Fish

Oh that is so nice to hear. Hope to see pics!

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

BTW I got 2 till rolls free from my Supermarket, I go there so often and know the staff well and they were only too pleased to help me out. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

BTW I got 2 till rolls free from my Supermarket, I go there so often and know the staff well and they were only too pleased to help me out. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

BTW I got 2 till rolls free from my Supermarket, I go there so often and know the staff well and they were only too pleased to help me out. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

BTW I got 2 till rolls free from my Supermarket, I go there so often and know the staff well and they were only too pleased to help me out. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

Finished this lovely quilt for Project Linus today http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/45...425x425Q85.jpg

Needless to say I have even more scraps now so I might keep this method for making fun Borders.

Thanks you so much for posting this tip I have posted it in my Forum and will be showing all my pupils at my Patchwork Group tomorrow :thumbup:

Originally Posted by StitcherNKnitters

Piano Key Border, hmmm.. sounds interesting, what is that exactly? Like to make one, one that actually looks like piano keys, we've got friends who play music. Think they'd love that touch to the border of their quilts.

Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/home/pi...er-pattern.htm

Here is a good description, although I don't go as far as the miter corners :twisted:

Originally Posted by skjquiltnut

Sue, love these ideas. Where can we find the actual quilt pattern instructions like you made?