Added to the design wall it looks like this, with March's blocks on the left:
A bit like looking down on a group of parasols marching along, maybe?
I'm undecided at the moment whether to make just two more sets of four blocks, then add a small white border and a blue piano-key border and call it done, or to add four more sets of blocks and a border which will make it a good size throw quilt (or tablecloth - for photography purposes only in this house!). These blocks do seem a bit tedious while under construction but I'm loving the end result! And I've seen so many string ideas that I'd like to pursue I'm very tempted to make the smaller version of this one and then head down yet another squirrel trail.
Linking with Lori at Humble Quilts Stringalong 2019. Lori is such a wonderful enabler isn't she!
16 comments:
There are so many good string ideas to choose from. Your project is looking wonderful!
I love it and yes, after you said parasols I see that too!! The colors are really soothing.
I love your string blocks! I have made a couple string quilts and have a couple more started and dreaming about all the others I want to make.
Stunning! Would be wonderful to have it large enough to keep someone warm, but I totally understand your desire to move on to another tempting idea. :)
These are fun blocks, Pat. They DO remind me of parasols/umbrellas. I miss seeing umbrellas that were created so a pattern went around the umbrella. Oh, yes, lots of ideas for strings.
I always like string quilts, and this is another beaut! Gosh, do you have enough blues for more blocks?! Even if you do, I’d look to moving on to another stringy design. If you’ve been eyeing one already, go for it. As they say, “Variety is the spice...” My scrap bins are growing so full that I simply MUST find a string or scrappy design to use them all! I have two bins of solids, and am clueless about how to use them.
Indeed it is beautiful! I think you should name it "Marching Parasols". ---"Love"
Looks great...such pretty colors. I agree with you about the tedious bit....I was glad to get finished with my large number. Go on and do 4 more.
I love the combination of blues! I would be tempted to continue on for a throw since it would be practical, but I understand your wanting to start something else.
Beautiful blues! I like the “mindlessness” (is that a word?) of the string sewing, no matching points and etc.
Love those blue strings. The blocks are really eye-catching. I agree, they look like parasols!
I'm loving the end results too!
It looks beautiful! Have to admit I did a double take though to see your "parasols"! Lol!
Pretty blocks, it's going to be a beautiful quilt!
So beautiful! I see some of my blue plaids, how fun! I think you should continue, I m surprised you find doing them tedious. I am loving making my Basket blocks. And, talk about tedious, I dread doing a piano key border or my Boardwalk's piecing, gonna be shifty and stretchy, I fear.
lizzy
these look really great and I see the parasols too. Fun
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