String Quilts - Another Great Scrap Buster

I really enjoy making quilts and the string quilt is a favorite to make. It does not take a great deal of time to cut and fuss. As I make the more detailed quilts, I save the leftover strips of fabric and toss them into a basket. These strips range in width from 1" to 2.5" and are of various lengths. 

I sew them onto a foundation piece of fabric. In my case, I use fabric that has been given to me but is not of the quality that I want to put into a quilt. Typically, it is too thin. But is is always 100% cotton. I sew the "strings" or strips onto the fabric starting in the middle and running diagonally across the 6.5" block or foundation. The results are never the same. These quilts are heavier than my normal quilts. 

I have taught string quilting to many people and have given a number of them away to others. In fact, years ago, I offered to donate a quilt to any Toastmaster District that earned "distinguished" or higher to use as a raffle or silent auction item. I believe I made 4 quilts. 

A string quilt was also used as a raffle quilt for the Saunders County Historical Society several years ago with a number of new and veteran quilters working on the blocks. It is a fun quilt to make and fun to give.

Two string quilt examples: one was for a grandson and the other was a raffle quilt made by the ladies in the photo.  

Arranging the blocks certainly changes the look of the quilt.