I sorted my strings and decided upon three new projects.
The longest strings, like ones that come from quilt backing trimming, will be made into Feathers. I'll be making a quilt called Feather Bed. I made one back in 2016 and still have the pattern. It is an Anna Maria Horner pattern that was free when I made my quilt back in 2016 but I see it is no longer free. The Feathers are about 18 inches long and I need 38 Feathers. I'm pretty sure I have enough of that green fabric for the background.
As the strings get a little shorter and skinnier I will use them to make a Spider Web quilt I will use that black with multicolor in all of the blocks. I bought a bunch of that fabric for backings when I made Friendship Star quilts for my granddaughter's friends after she passed away. I didn't notice when I bought it online that it has marijuana leaves on it so I don't want to use it in any quilts for kids.
I've made several Spider Web quilts using different methods but I like Bonnie Hunter's method the best.
And finally when the strings are very skinny and/or very short they will be made into eight pointed String Stars. I think I may use different blue solids for the backgrounds or I may just use different colored solids. I'm not sure yet.
I will use Corey Yoder's tutorial. I used it in the past to make Skimpy Scrimption Stars from selvages.
I also have some strings with kid's novelties on them set aside and when I finish blocks for these three quilts I will probably add in colorful strings that are left over as well as some low volume strings to make Wonky Log Cabin blocks.
And sew on...
I just might have to buy that feather pattern! I fell in love with the first one you made. I love the background fabric you used and I am anxious to see how this background looks. I always love and trust your fabric choices. I'm getting a little bored with my string quilts. I need to put some life into them. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking of the strings I have that are so tiny I'll have to go into paper piecing lol I absolutely luv the feather quilt,it's amazing how the simplist patterns can make an awesome quilt
ReplyDeleteI love that feather design. I checked out the link to the previous quilt that you have made and it's really awesome. I think I might give it a shot. That 8-point string star design looks very doable without the set in seams. Thanks for the link to Corey Yoder's tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYou have chosen some great string quilt projects. I look forward to seeing your progress reports. Strings are one of my favorites 😁
ReplyDeleteWonderful string projects! I have a page marked with Spider Web to use my strings but never made eight pointed String Stars before, perhaps I should try - one day!
ReplyDeleteThe feathers could be trees....just sayin' (imagining alternating these with little houses). I used Bonnie's spiderweb for a quilt. Her method was easier than I thought.
ReplyDeleteI remember your Feather quilt; good to see it again. These are good ways to use up strings. I like how you've planned for increasingly smaller bits, too.
ReplyDeleteI purchased some flame fabric once to make a dragon for my young son and only later saw the "pinup girl" outlines in the flames. Fortunately before I sewed it. Sigh.
I remember your first feather quilt! That's one of my favoritest ('tis so a word) of all your quilts!
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