How to Make A Scrappy String Quilt Block
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- How to Make A Scrappy String Quilt Block
In this special edition of Thursday Threads, Laura teaches you how to make a scrappy string quilt block. This is a great way to work through all those fabric scraps left over from other projects and end up with a beautiful and colorful quilt block.
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I literally gasped & paused the video at 1:29 because that block was so gorgeous. The bright colors just pop with those black strips between them.
wow! it's beautiful! I was making face masks for the needy to donate and when I had time I was doing some other small projects like bowl cozies, cushion cover and I have collected a lot of scraps. So I thought of starting a quilt for my twin grand babies which I have been putting off for 2 years. I was scared to even start them. I used to think what if I didn't like it , what if I finished one some how and didn't want to do another one, or what if it didn't turn out good. I have collected a lot of fabric pieces for years but no luck. This year I started quilting and have already made two quilts but now I want to do something for my son. He likes quilts so here I found something! This will be the easiest way to do something for him with the scraps and that will look nice too.
THE NUMBER ONE RULE: HAVE FUN !!! I LOVE IT ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge !
Thanks for watching!
I started doing these over last weekend and I'm addicted. I love the instant gratification of these
Looks like a plan for me to use up pieces from Other projects. Thank you for sharing your fun !!!
Glad I discovered you. I actually made 4 blocks for the first time this afternoon after work. I sorted and pressed lots of off cuts last night and I'm using old telephone book paper as my foundation. I love your large blocks with the black alternating. Great idea.
Way to go. I am glad I may have had a part in inspiring you. Thank you so much.
I make dog beds for shelter dogs and cats. I get scrapes from my sewing buddies and make blankets and dog beds. I use batting then sew the blocks together. I make a pillow to go inside with all small scrapes. Been doing this for years. Great way to get rid of scrapes.
A very versatile block. A great way to use the scraps!! I am addicted to crumb quilting. Have you ever tried it? Relaxing and stress free. Thanks for all you do to keep me on track. n
This is an excellent, so well explained tutoriaĺ for me a novice learner. Thankyou.
For a guideline, when making up the 12.5" scrappy strip blocks I draw a diagonal line from corner to corner to line up the first set of strips on the white backing piece of fabric before pinning them down. They seem to come out straighter that way, and I can watch and make sure that they don't shift out of place when being sewn down.
not a bad idea! I like it! Thanks for the suggestion.
Your voice is so soothing and reassuring that we can do this lol. I have done string quilts a slightly different way but am thinking this might work much better for me especially when it comes time to square it up. Am excited to go try making a couple of blocks right now!
Wonderful! I am glad I was able to inspire you. Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Amo esses artesanato..para para vocês
Thank you and thanks for watching
Thanks for the perfect inspiration. I am wanting to border a log cabin with all the "logs" left over and I think they would be perfect as a border. I'll use 6 1/2 size. If I love it, I'll use them for the log cabin border, and if I don't love it, I'll make an entire quilt with the string logs. I bet it will look great either way! And I'll use what's in the "good trash" saved just for this technique.
Excellent! Be sure to sure pictures of the completed project on our Facebook group. I cant wait to see it!
It is a good way to utilize the leftover strips. Thanks for sharing your video,😀
You are welcome, Raquel. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for this. Now I know what my next project is going to be. Robyn from Australia
wow, I like this method... I am going to use up my scraps for a great quilt. Hate to waste my fabric!! thank you.
I'm so glad you like it. I think I'm addicted to the string blocks. So many options!
Awesome!
I used the pellon wedding aisle runner from my daughters wedding 17 years ago. I cut the squares 13 inches. I then drew a diagonal pencil line the moved over 1 inch and drew another line on each side of the center line. I have 11 patriotic blocks for QOV. This works great. Thank you so much.
Wow! That is so awesome. I am so glad this worked for you. Thanks for watching.
I love making string block that was the first thing i learned and still making them
I think I am addicted to them!
That's fantastic!
i have made many of these quilts and i use batting to sew the strips on and it works great then all you need is a backing
Love the idea! Going to be practicing the Quilt As You Go (QAYG) method this year.
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linda swatsenberg does sewing with batting on the bottom create a lot of lint in the machine?
@@maryhankins1384 no. i have never had a problem with lint from it
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Yes that's what it's about just have fun , scraps we all have then .great way to use them .thanks for sharing. 😁 🎀 ✌
Thank you for watching. I really like the string blocks -- I think I'm addicted to them!
Great tutorial!! Thank you so much. I'm a beginner and this is just what I was looking for. 💕
Found this by accident. But is so much fun to watch. Am going to try this one. Suzanne.
I started this project! I have tons of fabric and bought the muslin for the backing of each block. This is a great project; I have adult ADHD and I can actually focus on this! I'm "multi-tasking"- trying to paint a room, do laundry, and spray-paint a ceiling fan. I will do a task and then come back to cutting and sewing my squares. I figure I need 255 six-inch squares. I am at 106. This is very tedious, but I love how it makes me focus and plot and experiment with colours and patterns. For me quilting is like doing a puzzle...only I don't know what it will look like until it's complete! Ha!
I'm so glad you are finding joy. Be sure to share photos to our fb group - sewing and crocheting for beginners. Good luck. Have fun.
Wow wow wow! it’s so simple but effective, really can’t wait to try some. Particularly love the larger squares with black banding! Clever idea thank you
I am so glad you liked it. Thanks you so much for watching.
I especially like your method of aligning the diagonal when trimming the block.
Thank you. Don't have to do it this way - it's just the way I do it. I like having the seams lined up.
Awesome
I did this with purple color and gray it turned out great love it
I bet that looks fantastic. Thanks for watching
It looks beautiful
So cute😊
Thank you.
I love string quilts
Looks like FUN!
Too much fun! I think I'm addicted to the string blocks. So many options! czcams.com/video/5TePHGq8WPI/video.html
It is! Thanks for watching
so much fun ....cant wait to try this ....thanks God bless
Thanks for watching
I'm really inspired by how you make it fun. I off to get my sewing kit and supplies.
Thank you! Needed those encouraging words today! I think I'm addicted to the string blocks. And finding so many different ways to attach them.
Fantastic
I just subscribed to your channel! :)
I'm brand new to quilting, and you just made it easy and fun for me! I was scared to quilt because it looked so complicated.. Now I'm ready to begin! Ladies, start your engines! Woo hoo!
I have way too much fun. So glad you are going to give it a try. Let us know how it goes. Find us on Facebook at either Crazy Dave's Crew (facebook.com/CrazyDaves1Crew/) or Sewing and Crocheting for Beginners (facebook.com/groups/2049729035302494/)
Haha!......my engine is running too! X hope we have fun! 🇬🇧
Awesome! Have fun!
Hi there! I enjoyed this video...this was the very first quilting project to be a part of with my sister-in-law; she taught me how to do this and I just really enjoyed it.
It's always fun when you can learn with a friend or family member. Thank you so much for watching
So glad I found your channel, I am new at quilting and was trying this from a quilting book so it’s helpful to see it done on a video.Thanks for sharing.
I'm new to quilting also, Pearl.. I can't wait to make my first quilt, and I'm 66 years old! I have 4 grown daughters and 11 grandchildren and they all want a quilt! :/
This looks like a lot of fun!
So glad you found the video useful. I have so much fun if you can't tell! Love that you are giving quilting a try!
@@cookiemama4 Good for you! Have had so much fun sewing. Love this string block -- so many options!
And if you're new, and find the binding/quilting part more difficult, try using a piece of fleece as a back. czcams.com/video/JMqWFX19pyA/video.html
Thanks for watching
That was taught very well, Thank you. I enjoyed this one. I am pretty new to quilting, I use to make baby quilts for my friends and for my babies. But that was back in the 70's.
It's never too late to start again. I appreciate your kind comments.
Wow beautiful
You are very inspiring. Love your fun attitude! Can't wait to see how you put the squares together into a quilt.
Thank you so very much! I put together a pink and grey blanket using squares and rectangles. czcams.com/video/5TePHGq8WPI/video.html
Thank you so much for your kind words.
This has been very helpful, as I was looking for something to do with scraps from years of making fleece pants for family. Just overlay one strip over the next and now fun continues. Also have done cotton and other fabrics for lightweight lap blankets. Thank you for your inspiration!
I am glad I was able to help. That is why I do these videos, to inspire. Have a great day!
Hello, I am not a Quilter 😋 but I can sew 😁 recently got my sewing machine out to make some face masks for myself & a few others 💜 & think I am on a kick now 💕 made myself some headbands, my dog some bandanas 💙 a Sewing Machine Mat 💚 & I have lots of homemade sheet yarn cut for Crochet rag rugs 💜 & these are a great scrap buster 😁 I think I might make some into Hot pads 😁 thank you 😁 Erica x
Thank so much for watching. I'm glad I've inspired a new project. Let us know how they turn out.
wow, very smart to use muslin as the foundation.....thanks for the tip....
Glad it was helpful!
Your fabrics are gorgeous
You obviously have excellent taste! some was from a jelly roll I bought from JoAnns
Thank you
Looks like fun have started making straps from my fabrics thanks for sharing your joy and talent
These are way too much fun. I think I'm addicted to them!
Thank you for watching and for your encouragement.
I'm so glad I've discovered your videos! I've shared them with friends. Great tutorial voice and presentation.
I Love your block and colors. I am excited to do some string blocks and put some scraps to use. (I take all my trimmings that are too small to use and throw them into an old pillowcase - bought at the thrift store or army surplus - sew the top closed when it's full enough and donate to an animal shelter for pet beds. No waste and the little animals get a warm mat to lay on ;) ) Thanks for sharing!
I want your cutting mat ,,I need one of those and I love quilts too thanks for sharing,,I'm going to make one of those one of these day's
Oh Mary, you really do need a cutting mat and rotary blade cutter! I cannot imagine myself making quilt squares without it! :)
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Fantastic!
I love this example... Thanks for sharing
You're welcome and thank you for watching.
First time guilting, love it thank you for teaching,
You are very welcome. And thank you so much for watching.
I will be trying this technique next week!!!! I have found and quilt shop that sells the precut paper squares and ive been slowing buying fat quarters and remnants for a scrappy string quilt!!
That's great! Thanks for watching!
Funny love the stomping in the background! My family does the same thing when I’m trying to make my most productive, professional video! Great info!
If its not the kids, its the cats. Makes it very difficult to be professional. Thanks for watching.
It's just my opinion but I believe the seams would very thick with 4 layers coming together. I have done this by sewing the strips onto a square of paper and then tearing it away before joining the string squares together.
What a scrap buster! I would think it would be a pretty bulky once you stared sewing the blocks together. Im going to give this pattern a shot but i think i woukd just sew the strips to cover a 5 1/2-6" ruler. Trim once i know it covers it completely. Thanks for sharing!
Thank YOU for watching! Really liking this block. Very addictive.
actually not as bulky as you would think -- czcams.com/video/5TePHGq8WPI/video.html
I use a 1" sashing and the blocks just butt up next to each other.
NOT using a foundation is one of my goals for this year. Looking forward to giving it a try.
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People keep talking about string blocks. I had a completely different idea in my head for some reason. Nice idea!
I know, right?!? I imagined something totally different too. Much prefer this one over the image I had. So fun. I think I'm addicted to them!
thank you for watching and commenting.
only one i found that gives great instructions on how to size the square, thanks
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching
Just learning love the pattern
Thank you lovely fabrics and good tutorial.
Thank you. Glad you like them!
Thank you so much Love 💕 these strip blocks.
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed!
Great idea 👏...I like to do this ..top center and back in one shot🤓
Yes. Great Quilt As You Go project!
It's awesome
I love this method. I’m new to this
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the party. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. It looks relaxing. Starting one real soon.
I think I am addicted to the scrappy string blocks. Really enjoy them. Be sure to send photos -- we have a page (Crazy Dave's Crew) and a group (Sewing and Crocheting for Beginners) on facebook
Fantastic!
Love this block. I'm in the process of making a string quilt as well. I'm sewing mine onto paper and using only my 1954 Singer FEATHERWEIGHT. I pull it out periodically and work on it but have no timetable to follow. Thank you for sharing.
I have fallen in love with it too! So many things you can do with it. So many colors, combinations . Thank you so much for watching!
I do mine with paper on the back as ell, I'm too cheap to use all that Muslim!
I use old phone book pages as my base. It’s fun tearing the paper off the back.
+Beth P that's how I make mine also!!
Be sure to find us on facebook -- would love to see pictures of your projects! facebook.com/groups/2049729035302494/
Looks like lot's of fun! And relaxing, too!
I realy got addicted to making these, but I had to move on to other things...for a while.
Crazy Dave's Crew you are so entertaining to watch
Jelly roll
I have been making theses types of quilts 20 plus years..only I was taught to use news paper as the back...after sewing and cutting excess material off what ever size block you decided on..remove the news paper..sew all blocks together..I have many pictures of my work but couldn’t post any..
Find us on Facebook and please please share your work. We love pictures
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Would love to see them
Thanks for the great ideas!
Glad you like them!
Thanks so much for sharing with us. Ohh... I love the fabric💕
Thank you so much.
THANK YOU! EXCELLENT IDEAS!!!
I really like the string blocks. I think I'm addicted. In fact, I've signed up to participate in a string block swap with a facebook group --Quilting Swaps and Challenges for Beginners -- facebook.com/groups/177486683016891/
so many options! czcams.com/video/5TePHGq8WPI/video.html
I like this lady.Just been given my grans machine so always good to have a try of everything gran said so perfect way to start. xx
That is awesome. I hope you find many hours of enjoyment.
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Precioso me gusta todo
Thank you so much! I really enjoy making these blocks. Making some this week, in fact, for a facebook group block swap
You have made this very interesting!!
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Mipiace tanto idei geniale brava il farò
That is fantastic. I am glad I could help. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Ty for this
Very nice tutorial, I can follow
Glad to hear that it was helpful.
Hello, thank you for the video. It would be awesome to see one finished. :)
I really enjoy the string blocks.
czcams.com/video/4fMa5hcYfoY/video.html and video showing completed layout will be coming soon!
I finished a modified string block quilt -- czcams.com/video/5TePHGq8WPI/video.html
So totally addicted to the string blocks!
Beautiful thanks for this
Que lindo🤩, gracias!!
Thank you. It's such a fun block to sew.
I enjoyed the video but I do not think that I am ready to swap these squares out. I need to watch it again and do some practicing. Maybe next time I can swap whenever you have a second one. Thank you, I enjoyed it.
Oh I bet you'll do just fine! Practice and send us a photo
Quilting Swaps and Challenges for Beginners is hosting a swap for April 2019
or contact me at -- Sewing and Crocheting For Beginners: bit.ly/2GBVC8J and maybe we can do a one-to-one swap, just get your confidence up a notch before you join a group's swap.
Keep watching and have fun
Очень понравилось...Спасибо!
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much this is Great, I'm always afraid to get into this .
Don't be afraid. I have learned the best way to beat the fear it to do. thanks for watching.
keep it up, good video. I like it. I keep you in the eye on new successful videos
Thank you for watching and for your encouragement!
Wow, Cool
🙀uau que trabalho lindíssimo, hermoso 👏👏👍👍😍😍
Thank you so much.
Thanks for the pattern I 💘
You are very welcome, Susan
Thanks again I just connected to your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing your upcoming video💕😍🙏
We are so glad you are here. Thank you for watching all our craziness.
Your so Cute!
Thank You for Sharing 💚
Thank you. I really appreciate you watching.
I had never made a quilt. It was a fence rail strip making type that required 2.5 X 42" strips. I was getting very frustrated and upset with moving mat/fabric thus creating uneven cuts. My husband ran and got his steel framed leveler and strip making became a breeze after that. The width of the level was exactly 2.5 and running the rotary along the edge of the level made a sweet and perfect strip.
That's awesome
Beautiful, nice job....Bendiciones 🙏🏽🙏🏽🇵🇦
Thank you so much.
Do you ever use paper squares for the string blocks?
Love your video. Very beautiful
Thank you so much.
Lindo trabalho parabéns !
Thank you. I truly enjoy sewing.
You're Awesome!
Why do you need muslin? does it not turn out if you just sew the strips together?
Not a bad idea! Might have to do a video with that idea! No, don't HAVE to use muslin - but I do for these. It's personal preference.
Good question
Lindo o seu trabalho
thank you. I have a lot of fun sewing.
Thanks for the nice comment
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Thank you! you are awesome!!
You are too kind. Thanks you for watching.
Can someone please answer this: why does it always have to be cut down? It seems the finish square is almost always x.5 inches. If you start with a square muslin and if sewn back and forth it would still be "squared"?
Laura, would it work if you just sewed oodles of strips together with 1/4 inch seam and then set the ruler diagonally and cut?
Don't see why not! Look for a video about that in the next month or so! Thanks for the idea!
Great question
I love it!!!!!
Thank you so much!
Very good 😍👍👌
Thank you!
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Thank you so much
We are great! Welcome to the Crazy house!
Do you quilt it with batting after using muslin? Does it make it too heavy?
1:30 beautiful & inspiring !
Thanks you so much!
It's great but how wide are the strips? Also do the strips have to be the same width?
Nice 👍
Thanks for watching
Someone said you could use a piece of 6 inch square piece of paper. I don't have enough white fabric. Is that possible with this kind of block.?
yes - I would use a very thin clean paper and then remove the paper. I use muslin. Been suggested to NOT use any foundation - but I haven't tried that yet.
Great question