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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

All about Strings Blog Hop



Today is my day on the All about Strings Blog Hop. I must start with a big thank you to Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks for hosting us crazy bloggers.
I have a lot of batik strips left over from my log cabin quilt which just happens to be hanging up.

 They have been living in my batik box for quite a while. There is a bag for each colour. For this project I am going to use the blue bag.
This is some of what was in the blue bag. Lots of strips between 1 and 2 inches. Since I rescued these strips I thought I would rescue some orphan blocks from a project that didn't happen. Look out for more projects with string blocks as there are bags with other colours and there is more orphan blocks that need to be used up.
The orphan blocks are 4 1/2" unfinished so my blue strips at mainly 6 1/2" work well.

String piecing is no thinking fun just keep sewing a strip on. I tried to be random and just work on don't sew too darks or lights in a row.
My sewing assistant had to be colour coordinated with the project. One of the extra long strips. No sewing assistants were harmed in this exercise and she did surrender her strip so I could include it in the project.
This is what I ended up with. I just trimmed up one long edge and cut my 4 1/2" string blocks using the 45 degree line on my ruler. In hindsight I would of been better off if I had 7-8" width strip.
It was a little tight getting my setting triangles out of the leftovers but I managed it.
The fun part of laying out all my blocks into my design, making sure my string blocks all ran the right way.  Then sewing them together keeping them where they should be, followed with a slight trim up to finish the top off.

Unfortunately I didn't have time to quilt it but I have some quilting ideas forming with the Westalee mini spin-e-fex rulers.
Now make sure you visit everyone else. Here is the full schedule if you have missed any days.
All About Strings Blog Hop Schedule

Monday, March 25th

Karrin's Crazy World

Tuesday, March 26th

ShirleyC

Wednesday, March 27th

Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia

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32 comments:

  1. Anna brownMarch 28, 2019 at 12:22 AM

    Great job I love pinwheels and strips are sp cool with them... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  2. CarolMarch 28, 2019 at 2:59 AM

    Neat project, Cynthia. I really like all the blues for the background on the pinwheels. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Elizabeth CoughlinMarch 28, 2019 at 4:05 AM

    Such a pretty, pinwheel quilt! I love the string background.

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  4. Beth StrandMarch 28, 2019 at 4:11 AM

    Wonderful!

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  5. Lisa EnglandMarch 28, 2019 at 5:07 AM

    Very cool! The string blocks add a lot of interest.

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  6. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityMarch 28, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful wintery looking quilt!

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  7. LeahMarch 28, 2019 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful. Love the strings mixed with the pinwheel blocks.

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  8. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 28, 2019 at 6:23 AM

    Love all the blue strings! The cat is cute too.

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  9. Karrin HurdMarch 28, 2019 at 6:34 AM

    Cute project, I love the blue strings and your sewing assistant! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Vicki in MNMarch 28, 2019 at 6:38 AM

    Great choice with the blue strings!

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  11. Rozz01March 28, 2019 at 6:44 AM

    What a good feeling to use up leftovers on a very creative quilt project.

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  12. Lori SmanskiMarch 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM

    Ohh sweet. Your quilt is lovely. Wouldn't it be fun to put swirls or wavy lines making it look like the pinwheels are in motion? Thank you for sharing and for inspiring today.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  13. CarlaMarch 28, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    This quilt is so awesome. The strings make the pinwheels pop and are the perfect compliment. Thank you for joining the All About Strings Blog Hop. Your quilt top is amazing.

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  14. tink's momMarch 28, 2019 at 6:57 AM

    Such a great use of left overs of all kinds. Wonderful piece.

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  15. The Joyful QuilterMarch 28, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    Using those batik strings, combined with orphan blocks, made for a gorgeous Hop quilt!!

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  16. CalicojoanMarch 28, 2019 at 7:29 AM

    Gorgeous batik strips quilt. I'm excited to see what you dream up for quilt motifs!

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  17. Mary AnnMarch 28, 2019 at 9:33 AM

    I love it. I never think to use scraps for background. It turns it into a whole new look. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  18. beaquilterMarch 28, 2019 at 9:48 AM

    great top!

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  19. Danice GMarch 28, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Pretty batiks, a really pretty quilt.

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  20. ShirleyCMarch 28, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    That turned out beautiful! It's amazing how those strings can add up to a quilt!

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  21. Carol SwiftMarch 28, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    Your strings are beautiful!

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  22. Farm QuilterMarch 28, 2019 at 1:08 PM

    Fabulous quilt!! Love the way you used your strings!!!

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  23. Stitchin At HomeMarch 28, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    I love how you incorporated the pinwheels. Lovely quilt!

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  24. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 28, 2019 at 4:41 PM

    I really like that setting! It sure makes those pinwheels sing!!

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  25. Sharon L.March 28, 2019 at 7:26 PM

    I love the blue string block used to offset the pinwheel blocks. Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt.

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  26. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Love your quilt. I have also been collecting strings and have a huge container full. But I can see that separating them by color would be really helpful. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  27. NancyMarch 29, 2019 at 8:43 AM

    What a great hop this has been. I really like what you did with the strip blocks and the orphan blocks. I will have a year's worth of ideas just from this hop!

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  28. NancyMarch 29, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    Such a great idea, simple but very useful. Thank you for the pattern information. I will go there and make one or two with my strips.

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  29. Sue DMarch 29, 2019 at 7:47 PM

    Love the blue background for these pinwheels.

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  30. MichelleMarch 30, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    I like the pinwheel blocks on point with the strings background. This is a pretty quilt!

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  31. Joy from Days Filled With JoyApril 8, 2019 at 6:12 AM

    Oh, it is so pretty! And I love your assistant in matching fabric :) xx

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