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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

It's a Flimsy! String Stars

 String Stars
63 x 81

It's a flimsy! 
 30s reproduction 1.5 inch scraps and Kona Spring. 
For some reason I always think string quilts should be made from scraps and it took awhile to accumulate enough 30s scraps to finish the blocks. 

My December OMG (One Monthly Goal) was to get blocks made into a top. 
Goal accomplished so at the end of the month I'll link up to OMG at Elm Street Quilts. 

And now a bag of leftover 30s 1.5 inch scraps has joined with other 1.5 inch scraps in the Spider Web shoe    project box. 


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22 comments:

  1. JulieroseDecember 11, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    Oh that green is just perfect for the stars--what a beautiful flimsy you've created..
    nicely done!! hugs, Julierose

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  2. JanieDecember 11, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    Super lovely string stars flimsy!
    I enjoy seeing your quilts and tops on your clothesline, I get
    an idea of your weather, looks cold.
    Thanks for sharing more process, it's a big help.

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  3. audreyDecember 11, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    That's because string quilts not made from scraps always look a little too perfect and bland! This is wonderful! Love how that solid green helps make the strips shine.:)

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  4. em's scrapbagDecember 11, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    String quilts are conducive to scraps. It may be why I love them. Yours turned out beautifully.

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  5. AnnDecember 11, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    What a beauty, Cathy. You chose the perfect green for the stars. Using scraps really made this quilt. I almost always end up with more scraps than I started with, too.

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  6. QuiltdivajulieDecember 11, 2018 at 4:31 PM

    Absolutely delightful!!

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  7. LouiseDecember 11, 2018 at 7:47 PM

    Of course you're supposed to use scraps! Cutting into yardage for strings...is that even possible? It never entered my mind :)

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  8. gayleDecember 11, 2018 at 9:24 PM

    Scrappy stars and spiders! Lots to love!

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  9. Mystic QuilterDecember 11, 2018 at 10:26 PM

    This is a beautiful flimsy, perfect with the reproduction fabrics.

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  10. CathyDecember 11, 2018 at 11:16 PM

    Wow! Just gorgeous! I’ve been planning to make a string star quilt in 2019 because of your inspiration. Mine will have a black background, though. But nothing could compare to this beauty!!

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  11. LindaDecember 12, 2018 at 12:57 AM

    Congratulations, Cathy, on finishing your flimsy before the end of the year. I've loved watching this quilt being made, following all the stages and, like everyone else think the green is super - exactly the right colour to show off those 30s strips. Well done.

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  12. mangozzDecember 12, 2018 at 7:17 AM

    That quilt really does look vintage with that shade of green in there. I always loved this design and it's on my bucket list. Great job!

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  13. Carol- Beads and BirdsDecember 12, 2018 at 7:24 AM

    Love it. That red really pops!
    xx, Carol

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  14. Vicki in MNDecember 12, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    It is awesome, I hope you had lots of fun stitching this one up.

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  15. SandyPADecember 12, 2018 at 12:35 PM

    You are so prolific (I am in awe)! Your string stars quilt is lovely.
    Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.com

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  16. Kathy S.December 12, 2018 at 4:53 PM

    Love that green.

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  17. Cynthia Brunz DesignsDecember 14, 2018 at 10:17 AM

    Very pretty Cathy. That green was a great choice.

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  18. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsDecember 26, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    I love how your top turned out! I think the green really makes the stars pop! Beautiful!! I have not done string piecing, but may just have to try this one. Love this pattern! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. DeniseDecember 26, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    Very pretty and looks tedious.

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  20. LauraDecember 26, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    I am not a string fan (piecing that is; I love the look), but you do inspire me by your wonderful finish!

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  21. Quilting BabciaDecember 26, 2018 at 9:27 PM

    I love string quilts and hope to follow along with Lori's 2019 String quiltalong (Humble Quilts). My string bins overfloweth! Your solid green reminds me so much of the 1930s quilts, a perfect shade to compliment your vintage strings.

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  22. Patty December 27, 2018 at 7:07 AM

    Very fun quilt top. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.

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