I finally found a bag that had some string blocks in it that several of us had made at a charity sew -in MONTHS ago. These were all done in guy type of colors with blue center strings.
I decided to pair them with cream squares and then cut them on the diagonal. Thought that it would make the pieced blocks go further and that it would be a new twist (for me) to string blocks. I then started to play around with them a bit on the design wall.
I ran out of blocks for what I originally wanted to do but this is what I came up with. I usually have to have things symmetrical so this is a big change for me but I think I like the look.
I will probably let it age a little on the design wall and see if I still like it before I start sewing it together.
This will be another hospice top to add to my stack that needs to be quilted. I must make that my goal for early 2010 to get a bunch of those quilted up. Even a quick meander on a few would get them done.
Kathie
6 comments:
I like it Kathie, I usually make my half square strings with the strings still running on the diagonal but I've been wanting to try a set like these too.
Looks good to me.
In case you haven't thought about it, on some of my string blocks that I've arranged like this, I've put a quick corner on the white triangle - that gives it a whole new personality! Yours is lovely and I really like your rich fabrics.
Kathie: That is very striking. I can also see those kinds of blocks set in a big Ohio Star or Carpenter's star, but your setting is great too. Louise
I love what you did with those strings. Nice options and they do make the strings go farther!
Wow--it is amazing how great just string blocks can look in the right design.
That is so pretty, Kathie. What a clever idea to cut them up. I've never tried that before. You've inspired me! :) Dianne B. in England
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