Wednesday, March 2, 2011

String Blocks…

I love to make string blocks! They are such fun, work up quickly and give a fun modern scrappy look. I am involved in a one time swap for string blocks. Make as many as you like, send them in and receive the same amount back all mixed up!
I decided to make twenty.
It is fun and fast! I put all my scraps in a box, reach down grab one and try very hard not to be matchie, matchie! I work on paper although I know many work on muslin. I have never done it without paper. I hand quilt so I thought it would be easier to quilt with just one layer of fabric.
Here are my first four (paper still on) blocks.





Off to make more!


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22 comments:

  1. Purple Quilter QueenMarch 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love you blocks! I love string blocks too. You always seem to find the good groups to swap with. Can't wait to see what all you get in return. Jenn

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  2. Quilt DoodlesMarch 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love it!! Looking forward to seeing more. :)

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  3. Pat from FloridaMarch 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Jane, I love your perky colors. How fun.

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  4. BarbMarch 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I really should do som of these....have way too many scraps...yours looks wonderful!

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  5. LindaMarch 2, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    The colors inspire me! I love scrappy blocks!

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  6. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    String blocks are just so fun. These are great.

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  7. BubzRugzMarch 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Oooooh, those colours are delicious... this will look really pretty.
    Thanks for your comemnt on my QAYG for Sew We Quilt.... hope you didn't gain too much weight!! My diet starts today..
    Hugz

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  8. JuliaMarch 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Very bright and lovely Jane..
    Yes, great scrap buster..
    Julia ♥

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  9. TerriMarch 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I am doing a spiderweb quilt this way, reaching down into scraps and just letting it come together however. It's lots of fun huh!

    Yours look FANTASTIC

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  10. SherriMarch 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Love them!

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  11. Needled MomMarch 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love the string blocks!!!! So pretty.

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  12. Laura VanVleetMarch 3, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Jane, these are fabulous! It's going to look great!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Cute blocks! Oh my, it would be fun to play with those. my youngest stepdaughter is a big string block quilter and she loves it!

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  14. MillieMarch 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Very nice Jane. Can't wait to see all the 20 blocks together. I like the white middle stips with all the bright strings.

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  15. SherryMarch 3, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    OOO my you hand quilt all your quilts.Thats wonderful. I only wished I could do 1 hand quilting but his will never happen with my bad han. But gtreat to see what your doing.

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  16. SparkyMarch 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Wow... YOUR scraps or strings right? look great...makes for a very colorful thumbnail shot...
    SEW why was I not over earlier..dunno lol
    LOVE it..how many more do you have to make..are you done yet>? lol

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  17. rubyslipperz1052March 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    VERY pretty and bright!! GREAT idea for strips of different sizes! love to see what it looks like all put together... =)

    hugZ,
    annie
    rubyslipperz106.blogspot

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  18. DebraMarch 3, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Great idea to get your scrappy pile downsized ! might have to give this a try ! !

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  19. Quilt n QueenMarch 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Luv string piecing too and will have to give paper a try. Using muslin does make for a heavy quilt. .... :o)

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  20. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)March 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love string blocks! Your look great. I prefer paper too. I don't like the stiffness and thickness that muslin adds.

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  21. MickiMarch 4, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    The blocks are wonderful and so colorful!
    Micki

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  22. LoralynnMarch 5, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    They look great! I never like what I end up making if I don't plan it out, yours are wonderful.

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