tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post786582919948794437..comments2024-02-19T15:58:04.265-05:00Comments on THE BAG LADY FROM THE BAY: Haphazardness = Stringsfuntalkermittshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10229770322071385352noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post-50545861212531516052012-01-18T08:53:21.396-05:002012-01-18T08:53:21.396-05:00I like your strings. They are really my kind, nice...I like your strings. They are really my kind, nice and bright and cheerful. I love scrap quilting. It really is fun when you just learn to go with it.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987985815743645069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post-3571956512032902702012-01-17T11:17:07.386-05:002012-01-17T11:17:07.386-05:00Ladies, thank you for your comments and for all of...Ladies, thank you for your comments and for all of the tips. While doing up these blocks I still find "control" the worst of my issues, as I see others I see many who have just chosen colorways and used some sort of control, but, completely random is so interesting, especially when a scrap your using was used in other projects and your mind is taken back to what it was. <br />Thank you for the tips, most useful and very much appreciated.funtalkermittshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229770322071385352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post-78176786504465368252012-01-17T10:30:39.067-05:002012-01-17T10:30:39.067-05:00I love making string blocks. If you are having a h...I love making string blocks. If you are having a hard time with the colours and 'need' to feel some control, try only making strings with dark scraps or only bright scraps or only a certain colour. I want to make a rainbow string quilt on day. I too am an avid Bonnie follower!!Lee Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733872088509481749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post-75382718147459653982012-01-17T09:56:13.823-05:002012-01-17T09:56:13.823-05:00I did a bunch of scrap quilts earlier in the year,...I did a bunch of scrap quilts earlier in the year, and struggled just like you are. After a while, though, I found myself able to relax and just pick up pieces of fabric from the bin beside me, as long as I didn't put 2 the same together. I also sewed long strips together, then just placed a ruler on top and cut the blocks out - no foundation, and each block was a little different. Made the process go much faster!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06079854415508985725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444415332580667499.post-41268636678793783022012-01-16T18:31:02.848-05:002012-01-16T18:31:02.848-05:00I love your blocks! I have a Christmas string qui...I love your blocks! I have a Christmas string quilt top that is one of my favorites--- all those bright colors are just so cheerful!! I think that sashing the blocks would look nice! :-) Love all the blue-- it's my favorite color! :-)Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384191841943515223noreply@blogger.com