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Scrap String Windmill Finished

4 years ago

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I just finished this, was still working out of the scrap bins, bins still full - what's up with that?? Anyway, I just backed it in fleece, no batting and I just did enough free-motion quilting to hold the two layers together. I was going to do a double-sided quilt but I changed my mind so there's another scrap quilt top waiting to get finished, I am going to back it in flannel, no batting.

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msmeow

4 years ago

That's really pretty, Rita! Did you piece string squares then cut them in half?

Donna

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ritaweeda
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4 years ago
Thanks, Donna. Yes I sewed the strips on phone book paper squares, then cut them in half, Bonnie Hunter style.
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msmeow
4 years ago
I have a phone book stashed at the bottom of my string bin. :) Someday I'll actually make some blocks.

Donna
nannykins
4 years ago
Love the black with the bright colours.

Theresa
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jackier123
4 years ago
I love it. I have been working out of a string bin for 3 years...it is still full.
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bev2009
4 years ago
It's beautiful, Rita! I always love how the colors pop with a black background.
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polardream
4 years ago
Love it! The colors are wonderful.
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loisflan
4 years ago
Very bright, colorful quilt. I really like your black-on-black background fabric. Very pretty.
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trouzernc
4 years ago
Wow! That is a great looking string quilt! Love the pieced border too!
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
4 years ago
Outstanding with the black!!!
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grammyp
4 years ago
Love it!
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
4 years ago
Fun quilt, great colors, nice job!
fran1523
4 years ago
Awesome String quilts are my favorite
Char
4 years ago
Contrast really makes this quilt stunning! Well Done!
littlehelen_gw
4 years ago
Very nice!

Sounds like you are all saying the scraps never end!!

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