Tuesday, December 23, 2025

New String Projects

 

My boxes of strings are overflowing so time to do something with them. When I fig into strings I make blocks for a couple of different quilts - at least one that uses long strings and at least one that uses shorter strings. 
With long strings I am making 12 inch Wonky Log Cabin blocks with red centers and half of the block light. I think I might make a bigger quilt with 30 or 35 nlocks. 

I am making String X blocks with shorter strings. Someone gave me those 5 inch squares I will use for the block corners. There were just the right amount of squares so it was meant to be.

Someone gave me twelve 10.5 inch half triangles of a gray floral. I used them as half of a string block and the gray will be a String Star background. I went to assemble the little String Star top and am missing two blocks, darn it. I have been processing a lot of scraps, organizing orphan blocks, parts and partially finished projects from others as well as piecing backings so who knows where my missing blocks are. 

And sew on...



5 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

very nice - Merry Christmas

MissPat said...

Merry Christmas, Cathy.
Pat

Chantal said...

I completely disapprove when blocks play hide and seek with me. I'm looking for my hand-sewing bag and it's not showing itself in any of the usual places. I hate that game! I hope your blocks behave soon and let you find them. Have a lovely Christmas. 💖 ;^)

nestki said...

Merry Christmas, those blocks are somewhere! You will find them! No promises about when! Hugs

Cindy B said...

I love string blocks!!!! They are my go to when I just need to sew something. Wishing you a great Christmas!!! Your posts inspire me!