A couple of string sew-alongs are kicking off this weekend, and I'm ready to jump on the bandwagon!
There are so many string quilt possibilities!
While browsing though my inspiration file,
this very informal utility quilt caught my eye.
The picture is from a book by Roderick Kiracofe, published in 2014.
According to the book, my inspiration quilt, titled STRING WITH GRID, originated in Alabama circa 1950. It measures 64 x 84. I don't intend to make an exact reproduction, but rather a similar quilt that captures the mood of the original.
My stash being what it is, I was easily able to pick out some good candidates for the sashing strips
and cornerstones.
I rummaged through my scraps and strings and came up with a starter assortment that I felt could offer the same 40s - 50s utility vibe as those in the picture. Needless to say, there are plenty more strings available where these came from!
I'm going to make my string blocks 6" x 9", with sashing strips and cornerstones at 2". I don't plan to use foundations to piece on -- I detest pulling papers off, and it will be easy enough to trim rectangle string blocks down to exact size. My quilt top should finish up at about 53" x 72". With everything ready to go, I expect to zoom through this first string project pretty quickly. There will certainly be other string quilts on my horizon as the year progresses ...
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1 comment:
Should be lovely--i sew onto muslin backings and then don't use batting when i layer it--makes a nice Summer weight quilt...
I will be doing a string-a-long too only using little short strings--
"chop-offs" really hugs, Julierose
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