As I mentioned in my last post, this month's RSC color is light and bright green. When I visited Cynthia's blog the other day to link up with her
Oh Scrap!, I saw that she had made green string blocks. In true squirrel fashion, I thought "string blocks!" and got my green scraps back out to play. Notice I said "play". In my last post I mentioned that I don't really enjoy "playing" with scraps. Well that has changed. String blocks are just fun. Another quilt in the works - just what I need (not!).
I saw a string block on Instagram with a wider strip that forms the center, so I experimented with that. I think I like any kind of string block! Both blocks are made with four 6-1/2 inch blocks sewn together for a 12-1/2 inch block.
One of the fun things about using scraps is seeing favorite fabrics I've used. This one is called
Doglandia Unleashed, and I used it in my granddaughter's
green quilt I made last year. The fabric is peppered with fun dog phrases such as "Fetch" and "get the ball" and "get the stick".
I'm pleased with the reduction in my green scrap bin, although it wasn't very big before.
I'm joining
Angela's ScrapHappy Saturday and Cynthia's
Oh Scrap! Go have a look at all the scrappy goodness!
Oh, I really like your string blocks, Linda! Using one wider strip on some of them is a neat idea. Your dog fabric is really fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diann! I still have a photo of one of your string blocks saved - remember the butterscotch string block?
Delete"Strings" are happening all over the space ATM. I love playing with them too and think they become quite addictive... so be careful... xox
ReplyDeleteYes they are addictive Cheryll! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing your "chunky" string quilt grow!!
ReplyDeleteLove that name for it! Yes, I think I might just like the chunky one the best.
DeleteLovely string blocks you've made.
ReplyDeleteThank you - it was fun!
DeleteI always enlarge your photos just to get a look at that fabric. Any fabric with text always sends me. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pattie, I like text fabric too!
DeleteYour string blocks are gorgeous in green! I love all your furry friends on your sidebar... you've got good company! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise, and yes I have lots of help in the sewing room - lol!
DeleteOh I just love your string blocks Linda! I've always had a soft spot for this type of block! Of course, now I want to go and get my scraps out and play!! Hope you have a lovely weekend!! Christine x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! Yes I've always been drawn to string blocks too. Hope you are doing well. :)
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