cashs_mom

I've been wanting to make a string quilt and I think the planets have aligned and are telling me I should

We've been clearing out the inlaw's house. They went to assisted living about a month or so ago. Wow, what a mess. They had only lived in this house for a little over 10 years but they had so much stuff. We found a whole plastic tote of cell phones. There must have been 10 or 15 of them! So it's been a big job and I'm thankful they didn't have a bigger house.

Anyway, yesterday I found some old white sheets. They were soft and well washed but the fabric seems strong. I'm just finishing up the "Dogs in Sweaters" quilt and will post it as soon as it's quilted so I'm thinking this is the time to start on a string quilt. I saved a video from the Sat morning quilting show about a really cute string quilt idea. I think I'll watch it again and do some cutting this week. I'm excited about this project!

nativetexan

That is on my list. I think i made one but it's still a UFO. black and white with orange. I must get that one out!!

Jingle

Lots of patterns for string quilts or just make up your own. Thay can be QAYG or just make as a regular quilt. a good way to use up some strips. I have lots of them planned, waiting until I use up the bigger scraps so I can use all the leftovers. HAHA, you never use up all the scraps.

Jeanne S

You can also use those sheets for quilt backs. I do this a lot and it works great.

Teen

I've only made one string quilt and I improvised the pattern. Super fun quilt to make and can be a creative opportunity to play with colors. Have fun and be sure to share....

Mkotch

Old sheets would be a great foundation for a string quilt. I read somewhere about a quilter using used dryer sheets also. I noticed they are rectangular - may just make one like that. I generally cut an 8.5" square out of flimsy paper, like old phone books.

jmoore

I love string quilts...they are fun and don’t have to be precise. I keep a bin of strip fabric and throw in all lengths. I have about 40 blocks I’ve done here and there and will someday have enough for a quilt. I will have to see if I can find the Saturday Quilt Show episode.

Can’t wait to see your progress...keep us posted.

ArtsyOne

A tip for your string quilt: no matter how ugly a fabric may be on its own, it will work great in a string quilt. First one I made I purposely used all fabrics that were really ugly (from scrap bags) and it's been my prettiest string quilt so far. The ones I made that were "planned" have never turned out as nice.

Conchalea

Here’s a challenge I’m doing, right here on QB. Box of Strings Quilt Along!
It contains a link to the tutorial on the forum & has been easy to follow. All my blocks are made (navy triangles for the center have run out) & I began joining blocks last night. I’m eager to see the completed top!

hobbykat1955

Me too...I search thru Thrift Shops just for old 100%cotton sheets..They really make the quilt hang nicely due to weight