I am reexamining my string blocks for blue skies which was originally made for the quilt blue skies from Bonnie Hunter book string fling. I made the string blocks during a string basket cleaning in 2016. I was string piecing anything in the book I might want to make while I was playing with strings. At some point, I decided I would not want to cut and make 2,376 hsts for the quilt. I found another quilt that I could make instead.
I didn't get any of this quilt done during February and the blue color for the rainbow scrap challenge. The color for March is yellow, so, I didn't have to put it away again. I don't think I will get it finished this year. It isn't a 5 quilt ufo project. It is a rsc project. But, I can certainly continue through March. I cut all the 7 1/2 inch squares in white that I would need to make larger hsts with the string blocks.
I am using the yellow hsts as leader/ enders as I work on other projects. Any that I finish now, will move the project forward and be a bonus later.
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Great blocks!! I love the colorfulness that all the strings give you
ReplyDeleteAnd all the blue blocks morphed into a more fun project. Yellow and blue always look good together. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to combine string blocks with a solid white. It allows the eyes to rest while still giving a scrappy feel.
ReplyDeleteMaking it a leaders and enders is a great idea. It's slow going, but you get steady progress.
ReplyDeleteIts always fun making string blocks, I've got two sets from previous RSC stitching.
ReplyDeleteYour blue and yellow blocks are great!!! Who says that the coloured blocks/quilts need to be done in the announced month? I'm still working on my blue ones and my yellow!! Thanks for sharing on TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Great way to use up scraps and as HSTs, the designs ideas are endless. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I've always wanted to make a string quilt. Making these blocks while working on other projects is a great idea. I imagine it takes a bit of organization to set up for a leader/ender project.
ReplyDeleteString blocks are fun and use a lot of scraps. As a bonus, they also sew up fast.
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