Tuesday, March 26, 2019

All About Strings Blog Hop


A big thanks to Carla of Creating in the Sticks for bringing us this hop. There have been so many amazing projects so far!

 Here's the list of today's particpants:
Wednesday, March 27th

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I have to admit I had a hard time with this one. String piecing, even using paper foundations, (which I did), wasn't very easy for me. I ended up making a mini quilt, which was about all I could handle!.

 If you saw my post for the QQQ blog hop, you know that I'm hoping to fill a blank wall in my sewing room with mini quilts. The mini I made for this hop will be the third one I've completed for the wall so far.

I made four 6.5 x 6.5" blocks, with different width strings on the diagonal. I then joined the four blocks together, added a border, some quilt-in-the-ditch quilting, and a binding. The mini-quilt measures approximately 14" square.

 Here's the final result:
I do love the look of string piecing, and that it uses up scraps, and hopefully will tackle a bigger project in the future!
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And here's the complete schedule for the hop:
Monday, March 25th 

Tuesday, March 26th

Wednesday, March 27th

Thursday, March 28th
Posted by Elizabeth Coughlin at 10:13 PM

31 comments:

  1. CarlaMarch 27, 2019 at 1:45 AM

    What a sweet mini and so pretty for your wall. Thank you, so much for joining the All About Strings Blog Hop!

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  2. Beth StrandMarch 27, 2019 at 3:35 AM

    Sew cute!

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  3. TuridMarch 27, 2019 at 7:11 AM

    I love mini quilts, and your's is great. Mine are often even smaller. When making these string quilts, I often get a chance to use some of my old, or even "ugly" fabric stripes. This blog hop is so fun.

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  4. MarianMarch 27, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    WoW Elizabeth, this is beautiful and uses fabric prints that I dearly love.. country prints and homespun... yummmy!!

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  5. Liz HorganMarch 27, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    Your mini is beautiful! And will look great with your collection! Thanks for the inspiration! I'm finishing up some donation quilts, and then I'm making a quilt for my grand niece using string blocks--I can't wait to get to it!

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  6. CarolMarch 27, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    Very pretty mini! It will look great on your wall. I like using strings but it takes sew much time... and the scraps seem to multiply instead of decrease. Not sure how that happens... thanks for sharing your project with us!

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  7. Vicki in MNMarch 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM

    Strings can be a messy project, but I love it. You have inspired me to get some out and play.

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  8. Lori SmanskiMarch 27, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    Elizabeth you mini is lovely. Good for you for finishing it. It will be a lovely addition to your wall. Thanks for sharing today. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  9. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 27, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    Sweet mini quilt. I don't use any foundations when I make string quilts, so you might try that next time if it helps make it easier for you?

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  10. Stitchin At HomeMarch 27, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    I like your lovely mini!

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  11. tink's momMarch 27, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    What a great addition for your wall of mini's.

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  12. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityMarch 27, 2019 at 9:11 AM

    Lovely mini. I struggled with this one as well, because once I got started I felt like I had structure. I enjoy the process more when it is on a whim.

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  13. grammajudybMarch 27, 2019 at 9:16 AM

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  14. grammajudybMarch 27, 2019 at 9:18 AM

    Just found your blog through All About Strings Blog Hop. Your little quilt is really cute, and your colors are so pretty. I like string blocks too, but my space is such a mess before I finish! And the tub is still full!!!!!!

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  15. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 27, 2019 at 10:11 AM

    Glad you had fun with it! I think strings are somewhat addicting ha ha! Your colors play so nicely with each other!

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  16. Rozz01March 27, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    Fun blog hop and your mini is perfect.

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  17. CalicojoanMarch 27, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    I love the colors. Reminds me of fall. Glad you took the challenge with strings. They really are so versatile after seeing all the fabulous posts so far.

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  18. Karrin HurdMarch 27, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    Great mini quilt. Love the colors!

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  19. MoiraMarch 27, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    great little mini!

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  20. ShirleyCMarch 27, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    It turned out nice! I enjoy the string piecing.

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  21. Janice HoltonMarch 27, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    I like the country colors you used on your mini. Cute!

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  22. The Joyful QuilterMarch 27, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    Hurray for another mini for your wall!! It was a great addition to the Hop.

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  23. UnknownMarch 27, 2019 at 4:40 PM

    I am really enjoying seeing all the creativity during the hop. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  24. Danice GMarch 27, 2019 at 6:41 PM

    It is really pretty. I love the brown and green earthy colors. Very nice.

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  25. Anna brownMarch 27, 2019 at 8:00 PM

    Very very cute keep trying ...happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  26. Carol SwiftMarch 27, 2019 at 8:13 PM

    I love this and how warm it looks. Very pretty, Elizabeth!

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  27. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 27, 2019 at 8:37 PM

    Great way to power through and you ended up with a super cute mini quilt.

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  28. Farm QuilterMarch 27, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    Great mini quilt! Strings take forever to piece, but they are a great way to use up scraps. I try to use up strings after each projects, just making my own fabric with my strings...no size restriction or foundations used. Pressing with starch when I go to use them. They also make a great leader/ender project.

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  29. Mary AnnMarch 28, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    What a great mini to add to your wall. I think mini's are a great way to try out a pattern not have it eat up a lot of room. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Sharon L.March 28, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    That would make a great set of placemats.

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  31. MichelleMarch 30, 2019 at 3:27 AM

    Pretty! This will be a great mini quilt addition.

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