May String Along
I'm getting back in to the swing of things here at home since the Jane Stickle retreat last weekend. I haven't touched my sewing machine since I've been home but I do have something to show.
My choice for strings has been to make log cabin blocks. For a change, I've been sewing string blocks.
I used telephone book paper for backing. Never again! Next time I'll use thin fabric, too much time is wasted in removing the paper. And Yes! I did use a small stitch.
At the retreat I sewed some of the blocks together. I had seen a quilt made with string stars somewhere online. I like the way the quilt looked so that's what I decided to make.
The stars are 28" unfinished. I've completed 2 stars so far, I need to make 4 more.
I like how these are turning out.
Linking to String Along, Needle & Thread Thursday, Peacock Party, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, TGIFF!, Brag About Your Beauties, Finished Or Not Friday, Oh Scrap
17 comments:
Your string stars are so pretty. Instead of phone book pages I'm going to try piecing my next batch of strings onto used dryer sheets. A year or so ago I made a test block, quilted it, then washed and dried. It seemed to work just fine. I also hate the thought of tearing off the papers, it makes a mess and weakens the edges of the seams no matter how small the stitches are.
Dryer sheets are a good idea but I don't use them myself. I have some very thin fabric here that was in my mother's stash. I'm going to use that next. Thanks for your comment!
I guess that is why I do not do string piecing that needs a foundation when I have done it I just sew strips together and then press and square up with no foundation
What an amazing setting for the star block!! I really love it!
Using ugly or thin fabric for the foundation is a terrific idea.
This string star is so lovely! I hate to sew on paper that needs to be removed afterwards. Now I have bought rolls with a thin rice paper that need not be removed.Thin fabric is also fine to use. :-)
wonderful star block - it's a great way to use up those strings
I love your string blocks you are making... sorry you aren't enjoying telephone book paper... I have used it myself and enjoyed it but I agree it isn't for everyone to enjoy... I listen to tunes or audio book and sew and rip and sew and rip! lol
I love how you have your strings going in different directions... very cute big blocks you are making :)
Have a wonderful Friday! Kathi
I love your colorful string stars. I don't enjoy ripping the paper either but I found that the phone book pages rip the best of any of them. I usually do it while on the phone or watching TV so I don't notice how long it takes, haha.
Beautiful! I considered using a thin muslin as a foundation for my recent stringy finish, but I opted for newspaper. Is it weird that a part of me likes removing the paper?!
Looks great, I have never used phone book pages for backing but I can well understand your frustration :)
Great use of value to make the stars really pop!
I love strings - and this is a great way to use them!
String Stars are a favorite of mine. I hear you on the phone book pages. I fell for that once, too!!
Lovely string blocks and great layout! Have fun with the remaining four :)
Your string block is beautiful! I'm one of the weird ones who love tearing out paper!
Your string blocks made a beautiful star! I've been making string blocks with telephone book papers recently, just because I wanted to try it, and I can see why people don't like it! I'll probably go back to using some kind of thin fabric for strings, too.
Pretty! I am a fan of fabric foundation too. Paper makes too much of a mess!
Thanks for linking up with Oh Scrap!
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