Another string X quilt top has been finished. The centers of these blocks were pieced while working on other quilts. They piece fast! I used old muslin instead of paper for stability.
I pulled various smaller cuts of blue yardage from the solids box then used larger pieces as needed. I also used various strips for the borders.
This flimsy measures 60" by 86". I don't need to quilt it because it will be knotted at the MCC Comforter Bash in November. I'll be counting this as a quilt for Hands 2 Help 2021.
String X is a Bonnie Hunter pattern found on her website.
Are you tired of me talking about my Amaryllis yet? I'm still thrilled to have them blooming so well this winter. At one time I had 7 different plants with flowers!
I don't buy all new bulbs new every fall. I admit I did buy the red & white ruffled one but the others are bulbs I've had for years. The old bulbs develop baby bulbs. When the babies come unattached from the mother, I simply pot them and keep them growing until they start blooming. That is one reason I have so many. I have noticed the salmon/pink ones are the most productive in producing baby bulbs.
Unfortunately the apple blossom Amaryllis and the white Amaryllis bulbs aren't multiplying this way.
Linking to Peacock Party, Put Your Foot Down, Whoop Whoop Party, TGIFF!, Finished Or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Brag About Your Beauties, UFO Busting, Oh Scrap
Your string quilt is gorgeous! Great finish, Gretchen. Your flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love all the strings with the blue background fabrics. Gorgeous variety of Amaryllis
ReplyDeleteI really like the blue background, it makes the "dull" strings pop
ReplyDeleteI don't think your string X looks dreary at all! congrats on a cute flimsy that in the future once tied will keep some special someone warm and secure feeling too! All from some stash you had :D
ReplyDeleteI love your amaryllis updates too btw... keep the pics coming!!!! Kathi
The navy gives a lovely zing to all those x blocks. It will definitely bring comfort to anyone receiving it. I did not know about your bulbs producing baby bulbs. Thanks for another tip!
ReplyDeleteLovely string quilt: a very interesting layout.
ReplyDeletesuch a nice quilt and the flowers! one of mine only has two flowers on the stem for the second blossom and the other still hasn't opened - it is very slow - I don't know which color it will be
ReplyDeleteI am just in love with your String X quilt, seriously! An idea for those darker strips -- have you tried pairing them with a significantly darker background fabric? I've found that not having enough value contrast can make darker colors seem drab, but if your background fabric is a deep, inky midnight blue or purple, a very dark charcoal or black, or even a nearly-black green, those drab looking scraps will appear to glow against the background. Traditional Amish quilts are a great example of this phenomenon, because all of their colors are pretty drab by themselves but with their solid black backgrounds, the muted colors create spectacular quilts. Just an idea. I think there is going to be a String X quilt or two in MY future, because my scrap bins are busting at the seams! Thanks for sharing the pattern source!
ReplyDeleteI really need to do this with my scraps too! My older scraps are more muted and “drab”. I’m trying to brighten my stash, but it’s a slow process. Thank for the inspiration to use them up! I’ll never tire of your amaryllis photos! Mine aren’t blooming this year, so I love yours!
ReplyDeleteGreat job using those excess strings. I have a String X quilt and I love it. Maybe I should follow your example and start using up some strips! Do you plan another soon or will you wait a while?
ReplyDeleteI will probably make another one this year but not right away. I've started another project as my leader/ender.
DeleteThe blue background is great with the scrappy strings. Your amaryllis farm is glorious! We had one plant that bloomed profusely.
ReplyDeleteI love amaryllis and when I lived in Florida I potted them up outside and after a bit split the babies. I then planted them in the yard. Such loveliness all from one bulb. I like that string quilt, too.
ReplyDeleteI love your string quilt and I really love your collection of amaryllises! They are beautiful, and very difficult to tire of!
ReplyDeleteMy flowers have bought me so much joy this winter, I enjoy watching them grow and bloom.
DeleteI have never had success getting my amaryllis to bloom a second time? How do you treat them after they are done blooming?
ReplyDeleteI have never had success getting my amaryllis bulbs to flower a second time. Do you have a secret? How do you treat them after they have bloomed?
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty quilt, Gretchen, and what a beautiful white amaryllis.
ReplyDeleteit is a beautiful quilt - I really like seeing it in the snow and am glad you didn't stay out there long!
ReplyDeleteI really have to get an amaryllis next year! My mom used to have them and they always bloomed for her. Time I tried it. I am doing a string quilt right now too and it's so relaxing! Love your blue.
ReplyDeleteOnce the chance of frost is past, I'll plant them all outside in a flowerbed. I'll mulch them then water them well. Then I'll forget about them until October when I'll dig them up and let them dry in the garage until the first of November. Then I'll pot them and start the cycle all over again.
DeleteLovely scrappy quilt top, Gretchen!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful scrappy quilt, Gretchen and such a pretty blue you used in it .Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI will NEVER tire of pictures of flowers. I'm fascinated by winter flowers and am not sure how successful I'd be with them. Maybe I'll try some next year??!
ReplyDeleteYour string quilt is gorgeous and looks like so much fun.
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ReplyDeleteStunning quilt...so pretty. Your flowers are
awesome. Have a great day!
This is a fabulous way to use scraps and the blue scrappy background is the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteYour string quilt is gorgeous! After a second downsize move, I realize I had a bit more quilting stuff here than I remembered - due to spending almost an entire year in our other residence. I need to get on the scrap busting here so this is a great motivator, seeing your gorgeous quilt! Now, those bulbs are gorgeous. I have no green thumb but sure do admire others that do and can imagine all those blooms being so wonderful to be around. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful string quilt. I like your blue scrappy background very much. As for drab strings. . .are they so drab that they could be used as a neutral? Best wishes in using it all UP!
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy to look at photos of pretty quilts and flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove the String X, and your amaryllis blooms.
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