Efficiently string piecing is very easy if you plan ahead. Why cut up WOF strings to fit smaller blocks? I use those long strings to make larger (8 1/2") blocks and then use the shorter lengths to make the smaller (4 1/2") blocks. That way the repeat of fabric is reduced and those big blocks do get sewn, if slowly.
I am very pleased with the result of another two partial days of sewing.
I have five red 8 1/2" string blocks and fiftysix 4 1/2" red string blocks made.
I did not slice them on the diagonal as I did the brown string blocks. I do not know what I am going to use these in so they will simply go into the blocks storage bin.
You kinda need to make a bit of a mess with string piecing. That is OKAY!
Check out the right upper corner of the picture above...see the squirrels?
It is a momma and her baby. She brought him here yesterday. She stayed with him while he found all the feeding areas. That took a few hours. Then she deserted him.
He is solo today. Please excuse the dirty windows. The critters leave pawprints and whatever else daily. I am hoping that white streak is some flying bird do-do and not a scent marking from a raccoon.
XOXOXOXO Subee
I am very pleased with the result of another two partial days of sewing.
I have five red 8 1/2" string blocks and fiftysix 4 1/2" red string blocks made.
I did not slice them on the diagonal as I did the brown string blocks. I do not know what I am going to use these in so they will simply go into the blocks storage bin.
You kinda need to make a bit of a mess with string piecing. That is OKAY!
Check out the right upper corner of the picture above...see the squirrels?
It is a momma and her baby. She brought him here yesterday. She stayed with him while he found all the feeding areas. That took a few hours. Then she deserted him.
XOXOXOXO Subee
Wow you were on a roll today with your strings. Congrats. Bonnie has everyone addicted to strings. When in doubt, string it out. :D
ReplyDeleteLove the string blocks! Great to have them done and ready for some future project! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat dedication. I can't imagine sewing string blocks just for "fun". You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuebee hello from South Carolina.
ReplyDeleteI was watching Bonnie's quilt cam tonight and saw Emilou's bed. Bonnie said that you made it. I was wondering if you could tell me if there is a pattern for it? I have a couple of cats that need somewhere to sleep other than on my quilt machine. The bed looks so cozy and might tempt them. Thank you.
Glad I am not the only person that makes blocks just to make them. I have a bin full. Time to put a few together. Love the red!
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