To my surprise, it didn't take long at all to gather a bunch of "strings" and I soon filled my bucket!
So I made some foundations 10.5" and marked the centers so that they would remain plain (to give the eye a place to rest) and started in sewing. Ah, this was fun, not too much thinking involved!
Well, I should have know there would be SOME thinking involved and not turned my mind completely off or had a senior moment or whatever because I did manage to mess up a block by not paying attention to the back as I was flipping and ironing and had a big old crease down the center of the backing. Well, that one bit the dust and another takes it place because I had already cut and trimmed when I noticed it--oh well, a do-over!
And here are some of the finished, trimmed blocks. With the same color in the center of each block a design emerges, which I like about this design. Thanks go to Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville for all the good information she has on her site about string quilts. I thought my scrap bin would diminish in size, but it doesn't seem to be going down any--I wonder why this is?--it's like trying to use up your stash--that doesn't seem to go down any either--yet I still want new fabric and the manufacturers seem to know that!!!!!
Let quilting help you make someone smile!
Jan
6 comments:
Your blocks look great and your colors are bright and cheery. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.
I am just quilting now a string quilt made of the blocks we swapped on the Quilting Passion forum. It is going to be a Christmas present for my boss. I love your colors and it is amazing how fast the blocks go! Can't wait to see how you quilt it!
I havent done a string quilt either Jan. But your blocks are so lovely I think I'll need to jump on the band wagon soon and try this myself.
Thank you for the inspiration
Thanks Debi! You know how I love brights!
Deb F.--thanks--yes, it's amazing how fast it goes together and it's fun, too. I'm anxious to see you post a picture of yours on the forum. I think it will be awesome!
Teresa--thanks and you're welcome!! Hope to see a picture soon!
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