tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post8475542495803989473..comments2023-11-02T08:23:06.850-04:00Comments on studio 78 notes: out the doorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-36647926054486049152013-09-22T06:02:38.431-04:002013-09-22T06:02:38.431-04:00I've used both muslin and paper - its funny h...I've used both muslin and paper - its funny how this is such a technique that so many quilters can relate to. I have a box of strip blocks from a 70 yr old neighbor's mother (so they must be REALLY old!) which I still want to put together!Nina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316034317827146338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-5181152424632768442013-09-21T21:05:25.788-04:002013-09-21T21:05:25.788-04:00Rayna, I just use a muslin base, then you don'...Rayna, I just use a muslin base, then you don't have to tear anything off. Your blocks are beautiful!!! a Baby would love a colorful quilt like that!!Karol Kusmaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046214357644657219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-17111394102058068892013-09-15T14:58:03.957-04:002013-09-15T14:58:03.957-04:00String blocks. I too just do mindless string block...String blocks. I too just do mindless string blocks for therapy when I am in a design funk. The bonus is that you have baby quilts when needed with little planning. Small story - when I was about 12 yrs old, the girl across the street couldn't come out to "play" until she had made X-number of string blocks for her Hope Chest quilt. She sewed on a treadle machine, finished the quilt, and gave it to her sister for a wedding present who threw it away when it was too used. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-59357250121400091852013-09-13T23:24:20.022-04:002013-09-13T23:24:20.022-04:00I've never made string blocks although I reall...I've never made string blocks although I really like them. What about using a wash away stabilizer? Just a thought. Love Emma's quilt and the baby size one, they are fabulous!Marsha Cochranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804554565350984250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-46409345111856740372013-09-13T12:26:14.375-04:002013-09-13T12:26:14.375-04:00I have some inexpensive, washed first for shrinkag...I have some inexpensive, washed first for shrinkage, fabric. I have a bunch cut, and run one color down the middle and go from there with scraps,, great way to meditate and just sew... also keep the scraps in a brown bag and pull one up at a time, no judgement there.. but do have the same center strip the same,, could be dots or stripes or just plain have fun.. makes a great sturdy summer quilts, or for camping, with out batting.Vivian Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760364319705013669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-86597616031207517592013-09-13T11:28:24.608-04:002013-09-13T11:28:24.608-04:00These quilts are adorable! Especially the second o...These quilts are adorable! Especially the second one is excellent. -- Using the Korak method, I apply a thin fabric as a backing which will not be removed. visible stitches are part of the job. Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005517826999307074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-57570146771308898842013-09-13T11:06:50.800-04:002013-09-13T11:06:50.800-04:00Lucky Emma!
I can't wait to start sewing strip...Lucky Emma!<br />I can't wait to start sewing strips...Linda Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622069411237073813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-83576334114775260282013-09-13T09:11:13.308-04:002013-09-13T09:11:13.308-04:00I also just sew strips together with no foundation...I also just sew strips together with no foundation, then square up. I keep a square ruler handy to check the size as I go.Sue Erdreichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932482642934014966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-45814482005582631962013-09-13T01:14:34.401-04:002013-09-13T01:14:34.401-04:00Using a fabric as a base means you can do without ...Using a fabric as a base means you can do without the batting, in a pinch. Not having to take out the paper is a great time-saver!Margaret Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529035740804527176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-4472023434764605092013-09-12T16:13:20.879-04:002013-09-12T16:13:20.879-04:00I use a thin fabric like batiste to do these. No ...I use a thin fabric like batiste to do these. No paper to tear and keeps the block sturdy. Cut the fabric the size you want, sew on the strings and square up. Then batting and backing and you are done. tealeafquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214543099275757978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-85838793812782368922013-09-12T15:24:13.634-04:002013-09-12T15:24:13.634-04:00Phone book pages? Who'd have thought?Phone book pages? Who'd have thought? Raynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981832263645584878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-29477370945379729372013-09-12T14:01:39.803-04:002013-09-12T14:01:39.803-04:00Hi Rayna ... I have another of "your" qu...Hi Rayna ... I have another of "your" quilts in the works but it isn't ready for viewing yet.<br /><br />I have made a number of projects using phone book pages for the foundation. A little thinner than newspaper and I think maybe less likely to transfer ink.<br /><br />Lori in Washington, NCLori R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00186092404883985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-66194822023877940082013-09-12T13:49:00.234-04:002013-09-12T13:49:00.234-04:00Using a small stitch length can also help with rem...Using a small stitch length can also help with removing papers. I found a pile of triangle strings on papers yesterday. I was so excited because I had forgotten I'd made them...oh to have one project going at a time. The trouble is I have a short attention span and need lots of changes! As for colours going...if they 'clash' put them together I say!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203184557769077085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294353.post-80852020242613346832013-09-12T13:03:06.796-04:002013-09-12T13:03:06.796-04:00I hate sewing on paper, and I hate ripping it off....I hate sewing on paper, and I hate ripping it off. When I make horizontal string blocks, I just sew them together without foundations and square them up in the shape I want. for diagonal strings, I've used lightweight fabric foundations (like an old sheet) quarter inch narrower, so the foundation doesn't bulk up in the seam allowance. eg, 6 inch foundation for a 6.5 inch block.<br />check out our group string block for some great string ideas: http://stringthingalong.blogspot.com<br />Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09029115839076216849noreply@blogger.com