When i was asked to share my good friend bonnie hunters book string frenzy during her book tour i said heck yes. Strips ranging in size from 1 14 to 2 12 are a good choice. The strings are sewn to a permanent foundation, such as muslin. Bendolph and asked debby kratovil to write the pattern. With complete instructions for making 46 patchwork quilts by helen whitson rose 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Nancy zieman and guest donna fenske demonstrate how to use a variety of fabric strips to effortlessly achieve quilt designs with great visual interest. String quilts are simply quilts made from your longer fabric scraps.
Strip by strip patchwork quilts book with dvd quilting books. Ive done 4 squares so far its my fill in project, so no rush and they look very nice. I remembered a pic of an antique quilt that i had seen that had used a comon fabric down the center of the block so, i cut 1 strips of the pink accent fabric, and just laid it across the diagonal as my first strip. String piecing is a freeform quilt making method, so you do not need to mark a pattern onto foundations. I am making a string quilt and have used a thin muslin to sew the strings to although you can also use phone book pages or other thin paper. As promised, a tutorial on how to create these diamond string blocks.
This depends on how many scraps you have access to. String frenzy string frenzy has amazing projects for your fabric strips and strings. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. It is a wonderful way to use up scrap strips and pieces of fabric. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. String quilt blocks video tutorial watch my new video tutorial for this method above or scroll down for a stepbystep photo tutorial. Popularized over a century ago, string quilts were and still are a great way to use leftover strips, or strings, of fabric. Bonnies quilt patterns and books have so many pieces nowadays from when i first started following her. Strip by strip patchwork quilts by nancy zieman and donna. Mary hogan uses strips, scraps, and selvages of fabric to reimagine traditional and beloved quilt blocks as string blocks. Strips and strings 16 sparkling quilts strip quilts, watercolor quilt. Cut strips from your stash or gather your favorite precuts to make fabulous strip quilts that shine. The eighteen quilts in this book are stylish, simple projects using large pieces, strip piecing, and quick techniques. In this quilt, mary lee bendolph works with a minimal color schemeblack, white, and red, with touches of dark pinkand pieces together blocks of patterns, each comprised of a distinct arrangement of basic shapeswedges strings, long.
These scrapbusting quilts can be made by sewing strips of fabric together and then trimmed into the desired shape and size of your block. To make a string quilt, you start with a foundation fabric or foundation paper, then use an easy sewandflip technique to attach strips and scraps to the foundation until. Simply sew strings of fabric together, and then cut from the patchwork fabric to make finished blocks get fabulous results with this cinch of a technique and theres no need for a foundation author. Sixteen patterns include fun baby quilts, plus gorgeous throws. It was required for a class that i will be taking this fall, but i expect to make several more of the projects besides the one we will do in class. In this quilt, mary lee bendolph works with a minimal color schemeblack, white, and red, with touches of dark pinkand pieces together blocks of patterns, each comprised of a distinct arrangement of basic shapeswedges strings, long rectangles strips, halfsquares, and triangles. Trim off excess fabrics, fold circle into 4 quarters and press, cut on pressed line, blanket stitch quarter circle into the corner of a a. Blue prints from the clermont farms collection by minick and simpson for moda fabrics are combined with chalkwhite fabric to make a patriotic quilt. Scrappy strips quilt block tutorial on polka dot chair. Jun 09, 2005 i remembered a pic of an antique quilt that i had seen that had used a comon fabric down the center of the block so, i cut 1 strips of the pink accent fabric, and just laid it across the diagonal as my first strip. Windham fabrics acquired the rights to adapt this pattern from ms. Here are some tips for choosing fabrics to make a string quilt.
I sewed random width strips on either side of the pink one to fill up the corners of the blocks. Ive made bargello quilts, circle in a square in a square my own design, log cabins, courthouse steps, japanese lanterns, and using a pie draw a circle and add strings like on a square. Jul 5, 2014 strips and strings ebook by evelyn sloppy martingale. My strips or strings vary in size depending on what i have in my scrap stash. String quilts from wall hangings to fullsize bed quilts, these 16 fun stashbuilding projects take string quilts in a new direction. Jan 31, 2018 stitch an easytosew quilt using a variety of precut 212. Bonnie has such a wonderful eye for combining scraps into very effective quilts. Strings strips of fabric are sewn together, usually on foundations which may be removable or permanent or even optional. Theyre easy enough for beginners and interesting enough for experienced quilters who want to make a quick quilt. There are several methods of string piecing and im going to walk you through some of them.
In the past, strings were sewn onto a foundation paper sometimes newspaper, muslin, or usable sections of old tablecloths. String quilt style by mary hogan reminds us what is great about string quilts a quilt technique with a long history of popularity. I think this is itmy most favorite quilt that ive made so far. If you dont and you threw them out maybe you will reconsider keeping them. An oldtime technique for using up little bits of fabric gets an al. Each pattern will inspire you with its remarkably versatile look and scrappy style, easily achieved with simple strips. Strings are all those leftover fabric strips and pieces that float around everyones sewing room.
Hunter fans will love her newest book of playful stringquilt projects. Would you be surprised to learn that a bag of strings like this one, by weight. Ive been sewing strips of extra fabric, strings of fabric, together for many years. The strips are randomly arranged and do not have to be the same width for the entire length of the strip. Inspired by traditional patterns and always trying new ideas, she works as a quiltmaking teacher and professional machine quilter. Have you got a bag or two of strings of fabric lying around.
Book description martingale and company 3232011, 2011. Apr 15, 2020 start by saving strips and strings of fabric. The finished individual blocks were trimmed and then sewn to create quilt tops, hence the name string quilts. This fun scrappy quilt is quick to put together and a great quilting pattern for beginners. Mar 23, 2011 book description martingale and company 3232011, 2011. The same width will make it easy to quilt it by stitching in the ditch. Jan 27, 2015 crazy little strings diamond charms quilt block and tutorial dear quilters.
You can use another fabric for the foundation if you like, or a thinner material, and even prints, but choose something that wont show through the strings after the blocks are assembled. In my sample, i made one of the yellow strips narrower on one end than the other end to illustrate this. I found using leftover squares of cotton flannelette, or even light colored cottons as a base for the string pieces worked out even better than paper, because you have an instant battin for a summer weight or decorative quilt, or if making a. Are you buried in scrapsbig pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks, strips, and parts. Would you be surprised to learn that a bag of strings. S ince i recently acquired some wonderful new strips and strings, this was the perfect time to photograph my process. In this clearly presented manual, noted quilt designer helen whitson rose offers complete instructions for making 46 patchwork quilts with strips and strings. These stringpiecing shortcuts stretch the method way beyond its traditional uses. String quilts are named for the strips of fabric that are used to make a quilt. How to make a string quilt block using foundation piecing. I have loved it since i started piecing it many years ago, and i still love it today, now that its finally finished.
Quilting with strips and strings is the perfect solution for needlecraft enthusiasts who have little time and less patience, or who just want to add a new dimension to their quilting skills. String quilts new patterns and special stabilizer, sheer delite, which lets even a beginner make fabulous quilts using our book, string. Oct, 2014 the same width will make it easy to quilt it by stitching in the ditch. More information about this seller contact this seller. Hunter fans will love her newest book of playful string quilt projects. Although smaller strips can be used, they dont show up well after seam allowances are taken into consideration, and. Sew a dozen vibrant quilt patterns using the small leftovers from other projects that seem too tiny to save, yet too big to toss. Prolific designer evelyn sloppy has been quilting since 1991 and has written several popular martingale books. Jera will walk you through a project from her book quilt as you go made modern. The projects range from easier to more intense more pieces. All cutting, piecing, and assembly instructionsdiagrams are clearly illustrated inside, along with a photo of the original quilt and the designer, ms. Sew a dozen vibrant quilt patterns using the small leftovers from other projects.
How to stitch a string quilt block for a fun, scrappy project. Crazy little strings diamond charms quilt block and tutorial dear quilters. Virginia baker and barbara sanders, sisters from tennessee, have an affinity for string quilts. We look forward to using the pattern to create a new quilt that will feature our batik material well. String quilting primer pf bonnie k hunters quiltville. The pattern for the quilt is from the book string quilt revival by virginia baker and barbara sanders. Easy techniques and inspiring designs from strips, scraps and. Jelly roll jam short cut quilt pattern free pdf fat quarter shop exclusive. Kim gives you a closer look at the many quilt patterns in this book by bonnie k. Each quilt pattern has detailed instructions for both beginner and more experienced quilters. Quilting tutorials quilting projects quilting designs sewing projects fall quilts scrappy quilts aqua quilt string quilts quilt block patterns tin ceiling traditional spiderweb blocks in offset setting.
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