tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post4487559039279741002..comments2023-10-25T05:14:11.978-05:00Comments on MaryQuilts - Making Scrap Quilts From Stash: Contest #1 -- String QuiltsMary Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07801947879882584734noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-50748308304111721022009-07-22T04:43:31.442-05:002009-07-22T04:43:31.442-05:00Nice to see this..
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______...Nice to see this..<br /><br /><br />Thank you very much...<br />___________________<br />Andrew<br /><a href="http://www.directstartv.com/jump.html?referID=oa-0-173189" rel="nofollow">The only Satellite Television Delivers the Best Value in Entertainment</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-59864078883072588212009-06-22T10:51:12.860-05:002009-06-22T10:51:12.860-05:00This is another I love, it's an old pattern, I...This is another I love, it's an old pattern, I don't see it around much.<br /><br />http://www.pieintheskyquilts.com/bouillabaise.htmlLaurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230672100645122747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-55797378559070588242009-06-22T10:47:46.481-05:002009-06-22T10:47:46.481-05:00This is one of my favorites.
http://www.quiltvill...This is one of my favorites.<br /><br />http://www.quiltville.com/stringx.shtml<br /><br />Roogrr's back to 100% after his second TPLO. I see him a little stiff when he gets up, but seems to walk it off right away. I am taking him to hydrotherapy to bulk up some muscle in those thighs. I am glad I don't have to worry about the "other knee" anymore! Did you get Chesty on some glucosamine?Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230672100645122747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-55114846000934008942009-06-20T09:54:58.604-05:002009-06-20T09:54:58.604-05:00Okay, so this pattern isn't technically for a ...Okay, so this pattern isn't technically for a string quilt, but you could certainly use it to make one:<br /><br />http://www.quiltuniversity.com/Galleries/gallery_4a.htm<br /><br />Scroll down to the pictures for the Strip Mine quilts. You can order the Strip Mine pattern without taking the class.NancyAhttp://www.cmaspast.com/store/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-45954312925032424122009-06-18T09:05:16.811-05:002009-06-18T09:05:16.811-05:00I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bonnie Hunter's Virginia Bo...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bonnie Hunter's Virginia Bound string quilt:<br /><br />http://quiltville.com/virginiabound/virginiaboundfull.gifNancyAhttp://www.cmaspast.com/store/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-22973904932217348302009-06-16T13:43:30.290-05:002009-06-16T13:43:30.290-05:00Glad to see there are folks that have made more th...Glad to see there are folks that have made more than I have!<br /><br />"M" quilt is here http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/2008/11/traveling-quilt-raffle-and-amys-quilt.html<br /><br />star quilt is here<br />http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/2008/08/wips-and-other-fun-stuff.html<br /><br />St. Patrick's good Luck<br />http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-weekend.html<br /><br />And a Heart string one<br />http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/2008/02/strings-of-my-heart.html<br /><br />Hope they inspire others. String piecing is great fun!Mama Sparkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-44260687393627128162009-06-15T14:26:16.621-05:002009-06-15T14:26:16.621-05:00This is my first string quilt:
http://farm2.stati...This is my first string quilt:<br /><br />http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/583966335_0c5ddab37f_b.jpg<br /><br />It was a variation on one of Bonnie Hunter's quilts.Pam in KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511327421280164296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-30130888588893691892009-06-15T08:33:17.973-05:002009-06-15T08:33:17.973-05:00On my own list of "Someday" quilts is th...On my own list of "Someday" quilts is this awesome string spools quilt made by Jean Roesler of Palisade, Colorado.<br /><br /><br />http://www.quilttownusa.com/Quilt_Gallery/String%20Pieced%20imgs/string11.jpg<br /><br />The pattern is from "Spectacular String Pieced quilts: a Pattern Book" shown here:<br />http://www.quilttownusa.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=100-148Auntie Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842066298771324417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-66757550803548940412009-06-14T21:43:08.300-05:002009-06-14T21:43:08.300-05:00Don't forget my String Fish Aquarium.Don't forget my String Fish Aquarium.Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744233853054029510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-43662920580519187332009-06-14T14:35:54.817-05:002009-06-14T14:35:54.817-05:00I love string quilts and always use my scraps! My ...I love string quilts and always use my scraps! My blog has one I just finished with strings used in rectangles, logs, triangles and squares. I'll go post it! Love to read your blog.Shogunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339344206211489901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-46969042220490251242009-06-14T10:08:49.674-05:002009-06-14T10:08:49.674-05:00I am new to the world of string quilts. Here is th...I am new to the world of string quilts. Here is the link to what I call my first string quilt.<br /><br />http://sewcrazywi.blogspot.com/Renatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-32548965649243445732009-06-14T00:25:16.285-05:002009-06-14T00:25:16.285-05:00I'm so tempted to leave more links...go to fli...I'm so tempted to leave more links...go to flickr and search for string quilts. there's some really cool stuff on there :P<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/brittquilts/3235281237/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/linadawn/3609841170/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/momamund/2341511397/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/56001293@N00/2926363248/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/79623729@N00/118603753/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/movinghands/362401063/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandypanagos/3064818858/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackbird17/43036894/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/79623729@N00/118593180/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/23695905@N07/2258664828/<br /><br />Okay...obviously could not help myself. I promise to stop now.Bekhynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-32874299532263828232009-06-14T00:11:37.532-05:002009-06-14T00:11:37.532-05:00Here's some fun eye candy. Looking at this st...Here's some fun eye candy. Looking at this stuff sure gives my creative energies a boost. Have fun!<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/27953607@N05/3247795012/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/34088931@N04/3174748701/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitelotusquilting/3557468065/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiltdiva/2349230171/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/hereslucy/3311222601/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/bob_barb/824432260/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindycarter/3575921517/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/16948463@N03/3467751322/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/16948463@N03/3466427867/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/31716122@N04/3494260210/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiltsbyelena/3238495849/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiltsbyelena/3228869810/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/35903653@N02/3461245262/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilively/1347605813/<br /><br />http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/23865243@N04/3295537532/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/22833158@N05/3339605727/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/39897895@N00/2722419149/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/raedeke/64628226/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/16987203@N06/2393963297/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/swede_sixteen/3190043971/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/67604797@N00/2612862067/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardi/2981167163/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/spamantha/124949462/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/helentphotos/3558476364/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/pbev/2225491916/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/buzzville/162994244/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageindie/3613133611/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintageindie/3613133067/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/harvatine/384981554/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/27953607@N05/2822270222/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/boodilly/3305683786/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/quiltastic/3050812272/<br /><br />http://redpepperquilts.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-to-blogging.html<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/23994374@N03/2533268765/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/movinghands/2205421879/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanpatchwork/3104832963/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/28136612@N08/3503944415/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/94014149@N00/3136998202/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/girlhula/152493514/<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholepyle/3612874586/Bekhynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-18119129085671784592009-06-13T16:23:37.971-05:002009-06-13T16:23:37.971-05:00This is the website I like: www.quiltville.com/str...This is the website I like: www.quiltville.com/stringquiltingprimer.shtmlRenatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-40931720961699833632009-06-13T12:09:29.550-05:002009-06-13T12:09:29.550-05:00http://hannequilt.blogspot.com/2009/04/end-of-apri...http://hannequilt.blogspot.com/2009/04/end-of-april.html<br /><br />LeKa :o)LeKaQuilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740202982845989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-5235362583404035052009-06-13T11:14:24.281-05:002009-06-13T11:14:24.281-05:00I have one started for my daughter, based on one b...I have one started for my daughter, based on one by a husband-and-wife team quilters in a cyber-group. This is the layout I am using:<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/79623729@N00/1173031202/<br /><br />The one I am making DD has a blue fabric through the middle of each string block.Stephanie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613883248899266708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-44434391604001678002009-06-13T09:10:39.445-05:002009-06-13T09:10:39.445-05:00Hi Mary, I love all you string quilts. I have alw...Hi Mary, I love all you string quilts. I have always wanted to make truly scrappy quilts but for some reason I seem to have a mental block (not a lack of scaps or fabric). You have inspired me to get over it and just go for it. Thanks for the inspiration. <br />Robin in Seal Beach, CA<br />http://robingallagher.blogspot.comRobin Quilts, etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13690769573176628503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-66580965944862964212009-06-13T08:50:18.911-05:002009-06-13T08:50:18.911-05:00What a great idea Mary. Here's my post showin...What a great idea Mary. Here's my post showing several of the QOV tops done by the local volunteers last year. <br /> http://gypsyquilterdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-string-and-clothesline.htmlGypsy Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18192303145122990677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-85878603749764480262009-06-13T08:41:59.204-05:002009-06-13T08:41:59.204-05:00Oh, what fun! We've made lots of heartstrings ...Oh, what fun! We've made lots of heartstrings and I'm looking for something else. I should have a bunch of links, but to get started for now, here are 3 of the more different hearstrings quilts I've made or my committee has made using your patterns:<br /><br />Rainbow rectangular heartstrings<br />http://jovaliquilts.blogspot.com/2008/04/rainbows-flowers-and-poltergeists.html<br /><br />Different rainbow square heartstrings (not yet finished):<br />http://jovaliquilts.blogspot.com/2009/05/strings-and-great-finish.html<br /><br />Fighting Illini (local university sports team) colors heartstrings:<br />http://jovaliquilts.blogspot.com/2009/02/linus-worknight.htmljovaliquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658198685121310571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-91659951422453296702009-06-13T06:56:32.577-05:002009-06-13T06:56:32.577-05:00Not sure if I can post of picture of my string qui...Not sure if I can post of picture of my string quilt but I'll try.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/spicy-shots/3613922427<br /><br />Thanks again for a fun pattern!<br /><br />glenndragone@yahoo.comSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930321182035978355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-44045902774253558442009-06-13T06:53:11.648-05:002009-06-13T06:53:11.648-05:00Almost forgot ran across this one last night. She...Almost forgot ran across this one last night. She calls it candy stripes<br /><br />http://patchwork-of-mini-grey.blogspot.com/2009/06/candy-stripes-finished.html<br /><br />Her tutorial<br />http://patchwork-of-mini-grey.blogspot.com/2008/05/slice-and-dice-tutorial.html<br /><br />I know there are others ... have to hunt them up.<br /><br />GREAT idea Mary .... I can't wait to see what this blog note brings to our lives. THANKSSandyQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007755323112667247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-25577391750893600102009-06-13T06:53:10.004-05:002009-06-13T06:53:10.004-05:00Funny you should ask...I'm taking a workshop o...Funny you should ask...I'm taking a workshop on string quilting taught by Ami Simms today! Here's a link to her website that shows several of the quilts that have been made by people who have taken the workshop... http://amisimms.net/stringquilts.htmlSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688785042826378058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-58565008820060616412009-06-13T06:51:27.717-05:002009-06-13T06:51:27.717-05:00I have always loved the Red Zinger at
http://selv...I have always loved the Red Zinger at <br />http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/ann-maries-red-zinger.html<br /><br />instructions<br />http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-make-red-zinger.html<br /><br />AND Fan Quilt<br />http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/fan-quilt-imitates-selvage-quilts.html<br /><br />These 2 are not strictly 'string' quilts but strings could be used.SandyQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16007755323112667247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-7028383535153761572009-06-13T06:23:57.796-05:002009-06-13T06:23:57.796-05:00Hello Mary, here is the link to my fabric string q...Hello Mary, here is the link to my fabric string quilt, one I made for my youngest granddaughter. Made with love in every stitch<br />http://atypicalife.net/mam/2008/11/dont-tell-emma/<br />Love your blog........MamMamhttp://atypicalife.net/mam/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20278983.post-53604991816420910782009-06-13T06:13:38.525-05:002009-06-13T06:13:38.525-05:00Mary, thanks for sharing your string quilts, they ...Mary, thanks for sharing your string quilts, they are beautiful. We're gonna use the string quilt block for our next charity sew-in and now I have a place to refer people so they can see how cool these quilts can turn out.Kelly Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435791729143433819noreply@blogger.com