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Quilting: String-pieced Block
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String-pieced Block

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
no pattern per se, just executed differently

Instructions

I didn't see any need to use whole squares of white fabric when you only end up seeing the strip in the middle. So I just cut 4 strips of white fabric the right size and built each quadrant out from the center. Much simpler that way! Less confusion and less fabric too!
I just keep a 6 1/2 inch paper square next to me on the ironing board so I can make sure each additional strip will ...

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Classic, Eco-Friendly, Casual, Mod


Materials

Kona snow I must have purchased before I knew what a cult following Kona fabric would have! And a mix of old scraps and new fabric strips. I also used a couple pieces I got from a fun swap with somebody!

What was your inspiration?

Seeing everybody else's reminded me I hadn't done mine yet!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Forget the square foundation and just use strips for the whole thing. It also will be less bulky that way.
The only reason I gave this a 2 out of 5 for difficulty is because, if you're like me, you can get a bit bogged down with the whole "hmmm what shall I add now?" conundrum. It is one of those exercises in ordered randomness that are sometimes harder than they look to pull off!

 

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Kitties07 on craftsy.com
Feb 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful block...colors make you smile!
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Kitties. Did you see the frog in the upper right corner?
Lisa_Marie on craftsy.com
Dec 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this block. Great color combination.
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Dec 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanx Lisa Marie.
Candace in Fl on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks great and I can't tell the difference in the look with no foundation. Sounds like a winner.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Good block & it looks great. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Nov 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!