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    Old 11-02-2012, 03:35 PM
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    A few years back a very kind quilter sent me a book on String quilts so years later I decide to use up some of my mountain of scraps and make one, well it turns out it will be 2 at least.

    The 1st block I made was what first came to hand which were pink/purples etc. it will be, when finished another quilt for my posh bedding collection. But then I noticed a pile of warm Autumn coloured scraps and as I need one for my Sofa bed, which Muffin uses as her bed, I gave the previous one to my Brother (I must stop giving my quilts away ) I didn't want to make a special one as Muffin scratches to make her bed comfy so I think this will certainly fit the bill.

    I have used an old cotton sheet as the foundation and as me and my Patchwork ladies are going to Abakhan for our Christmas lunch and for their sale, I will get a nice piece of fleece. This will make it cosy for when it's needed but also help to make it "grip" to the settee, hopefully.
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    Old 11-02-2012, 04:19 PM
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    they look good
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    Old 11-02-2012, 04:20 PM
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    Your blocks are lovely, the colors look perfect. String blocks are my favorite to make.
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    Old 11-02-2012, 04:38 PM
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    I have not attempted a string quilt yet, but I like the looks of your's!
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    Old 11-02-2012, 06:01 PM
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    Did you already have your fabric cut the size you wanted?
    I'd like to make a string quilt. Love the idea of just reaching in and grabbing whatever fabric is next.
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    Very very nice.
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    I love how you are putting together your blocks. It will be beautiful when finished.
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    Old 11-02-2012, 07:51 PM
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    What fun. They look really good.
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    String blocks are so addicting! I love sitting down with a box of strings and going to town on them... Yours look great!
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    beautiful blocks.
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