I love doing string blocks so I decided to make them for Scrap Happy Saturdays. This month is red so Simon and I cut up some more red in our stash to replenish what had been used in the Orca Bay quilt.
I cut my telephone book pages into 8 inch squares and actually finished 8 blocks. I sewed 4 together and I think I am going to do a Quilt As You Go with the blocks so each month I have one section done. This challenge just started so be sure and check it out and join!
I have been doing some sewing and also looking at all the different projects I started in 2011 and never finished. I think it is time for some accountability. My stash doesn't seem to be getting any smaller, the "new""fabrics I bought last year have been "gently" aged and should be used.
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21 comments:
Your red string blocks are pretty -- and I like your helper, Simon, too -- such a sweet face! :)
Very nice Connie. Like your idea about using the phone book pages too. Red is one of my favorite colors!
Those look really nice and I like the idea of quilt as you go.
I had dreams of red fabrics and quilts last night. It is such a cheery color for dreary days in the winter. I like your blocks.
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The string blocks look great. I've never put a quilt together with the Quilt As You Go method. I'll be interested in seeing how it works out.
I love the scrappy string blocks! and red oohh my fave!
Loving the red Connie - i am not doing the challenge this year - need to concentrate on Soldier quilts but i will be watching and enjoying!
Connie they look great,love the red.
Love your red string blocks.
Great string blocks. Looks like you are off to a great start this year.
Love the idea of doing the block and quilting as you go! Great string blocks and love the kitty!
Oh..I do like red string blocks and yours look great. I will be making some too!
Looks like you and Simon have been very busy Connie! Great string blocks...love all the shades of red!
Hi Connie, I love those reds! they look great :) awesome idea
Connie, I'm back! Had a great Christmas. Our sales were record breaking. Glad of that! Also glad to be back in the world of blogs. Missed you! Love the colors choosen for your quilting project.
I love the red blocks! You are going to have to teach us (me) how to make something so pretty :P
Very pretty blocks. I like your notion of nicely aged and ready to cut fabrics. I have a few of those!
Connie your red strings are delightful. Great idea about using the phone book
Your Red Strings are wonderful! And, Simon is just too precious for words. I'll bet he is a good helper. lol
Love it! Wow! You have a lot of red.
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