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08-20-2013, 06:26 AM

misoop

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String quilt - ready to quilt

This is my next top ready to be quilted. First attempt at a string quilt....done on a foundation piece. Another attempt to use up my scraps as I did with my Disappearing 9 Patch. Used a LOT of scraps, but I can't even tell that these two quilts even made a dent in them!! I think they multiply while you're not looking.

I am putting a VERY thin batting in this one, as it will be heavier anyway with the extra foundation fabric in it. Hobby Lobby has a very thin batting that I will use.

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08-20-2013, 06:28 AM

SewExtremeSeams

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It's beautiful! I love the light and dark contrast of your scraps.

Yes, they multiple in the dark when we turn out the lights... lol

08-20-2013, 06:29 AM

Tartan

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Great string top! I like how you grouped lights and darks together. I swear scraps breed like rabbits!

08-20-2013, 06:36 AM

Grandma Bonnie

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Very pretty scrap quilt!

08-20-2013, 06:38 AM

DebraK

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your light/dark treatment is a wonderful design element.

08-20-2013, 06:45 AM

CharlotteO

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Love this quilt, the alternating light and dark makes everything pop. Great idea to add to my bucket list, which is now overflowing with ideas. I better sew faster or take better care of myself if I expect to do all of the things on the list before it is too late.

08-20-2013, 06:47 AM

grammy Dwynn

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Great job! lights & darks make the quilt striking!

08-20-2013, 07:01 AM

Cherylsea

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What a beautiful job you did on this! Really like it!

08-20-2013, 07:09 AM

tessagin

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Love how you put the scraps together with the light and dark scrap blocks. Putting a dent in scraps is like trying to take out a mother spider. Take her out and then all these babies jump off her back. Sorry, only comparison I can ever make of it. LOL!