Width of Sashing
#51
For future reference when making a string quilt like this, consider using the 'self-sashed' method of putting a 2inch strip of the same fabric down each center of fabric diagonally. When you put the blocks together that diagonal fabric creates an on-point 'sashing'.
I do it all the time and I use the cheap muslin or ugly fabric wrong-side up as my foundation.
here is a photo, hope the link works
http://thumb5.webshots.net/t/72/172/...5gEHgwx_th.jpg
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
I do it all the time and I use the cheap muslin or ugly fabric wrong-side up as my foundation.
here is a photo, hope the link works
http://thumb5.webshots.net/t/72/172/...5gEHgwx_th.jpg
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#52
Originally Posted by wraez
#53
Originally Posted by wraez
For future reference when making a string quilt like this, consider using the 'self-sashed' method of putting a 2inch strip of the same fabric down each center of fabric diagonally. When you put the blocks together that diagonal fabric creates an on-point 'sashing'.
#55
Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by wraez
in the future, if a photo is too small, hold down the ctrl button while clicking the + sign several times on your computer, it will enlarge it somewhat. sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't
wqh, sue in CA
#56
Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by wraez
For future reference when making a string quilt like this, consider using the 'self-sashed' method of putting a 2inch strip of the same fabric down each center of fabric diagonally. When you put the blocks together that diagonal fabric creates an on-point 'sashing'.
The black fabric (or color of your choice) will create the on-point sashing when you put your finished blocks together.
You probably already know about the placement of strings, and I am not the best at giving written instruction online, but someone else who has never made a string quilt might want to know how to do it.
I hope that makes sense. If not, we can try it again, LOL
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#58
Oh my gosh, here is a tutorial on exactly what I was trying to tell you. AND it is with photos, so easy to follow and it shows white as the 'self-sashing'
http://quiltville.com/stringquiltingprimer.shtml
Bonnie shows that she marks the foundation and she uses the foundation as the 'sashing' strip instead of sewing a separate fabric down the center.
hope this helps
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
http://quiltville.com/stringquiltingprimer.shtml
Bonnie shows that she marks the foundation and she uses the foundation as the 'sashing' strip instead of sewing a separate fabric down the center.
hope this helps
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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