String quilts ideas block patterns

Tutorial showing with photos and explaining step by step with text how to sew a string quilt block on paper.

Yes, I'm still playing around and tinkering with string blocks - if you haven't seen it - check out my other string block post here: String Blocks and More! One of the quilt layouts I had drawn up was to arrange the string blocks in a pole twist (twisted ribbon) style quilt. This quilt is essentially made with 90 String Block Half Square Triangles. With a 9 HST across x 10 HST down, three borders: the quilt measures about 84" x 91". UPDATE: Don't forget to go to the bottom of this post to…

Is it really April 1 tomorrow? That seems impossible, but it's true. April means lots of good things. Tomorrow, my grandmother turns 89, and later in the month, we celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday. And a wedding anniversary. And the second annual Stash Bash. It's also my month to plan the Love circle quilt for do.Good Stitches! It's been awhile since I've made string blocks. I don't know about you, but I always seem to have a pile of string scraps lying around. Last week, I divided…

How to piece together quilts as you go blocks. Easy photo by photo instruction. Quilt as you go is a perfect way way to quilt on a small machine

Have you ever wondered how to make a string quilt? These string quilt patterns will show you how to get started! We listed 21 beautiful string quilt patterns.

Don't throw away the scraps from your previous quilting projects. here are some string quilt patterns you can make.

"X" MARKS THE BLOCK - THE TUTORIAL Are your strippy scrap bins or bags stuffed to bursting? This is a great scrappy project to help you reduce some scraps and ALL WITHOUT A PATTERN (sometimes a project without a pattern is like a day without pantyhose...ahhh...). OVERALL DIRECTIONS: I don't use a paper or fabric foundation when making these blocks...mostly because I am too lazy to reproduce the foundations, then later peel all those pieces of paper off my sewn blocks. If you would like to…

We are sew excited to share this fabulous string piecing techniques with you so you can get rid of your scrap stash and make creative quilts!

It’s Perfect for Leftover Skinny Strips! String piecing is great for using up skinny strips of assorted widths, and it’s simple to do. Plus, a number of interesting designs can be created from the process. Combine four of these easy units to create blocks that form diamonds and stars. The result is a stunning quilt …

Find a home for your scrappy strings with this foundationless string block tutorial. It's fun, easy and no paper to rip off.