Rainy Days and String Quilting

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It’s been crazy raining all this week … which makes for perfect quilting days.  In between regular household chores, I was able to make some progress in my string quilt.

The picture above shows 12 blocks (3 x 4 setting).  I originally intended to make 20 blocks (4 x 5 setting), but I think I’ll add one more column and row of 6-inch patches.  Maybe I’ll add a 2.5-inch inner border and then use more strings to make the outer border: a piano-key border.  I’m still playing around with this but I HOPE I can finish it over the weekend.

On a more personal note, I’m a little sad (really a lot sad) because my DS#2 has returned to Tennessee after spending the past 8 weeks visiting for the holidays.  Too bad time has to fly by so fast.  I guess I’ll just have to be comforted by my quilting and immerse myself in sewing … that always makes me feel better!

Keep on piecing!


Comments

  1. West Michigan QuilterJanuary 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    I love your string quilt. The colors are so vibrant. Did you use foundation?

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  2. LiahonaGirlJanuary 23, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Darling quilt! I love the pops of orange and green!
    Nancy
    http://bountifulheirlooms.blogspot.com

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  3. Abby and StephanieJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Bright, bold, happy! Love your strings.

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  4. KrisJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Rita....Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment on my blog. Whereabouts do you live in Corona? I am near Santiago High. I have been quilting about 10 or more years. Love it! Surely you must visit Stars & Scraps Quilt Shop. It is one of my favs.
    Looking forward to hearing from you again.
    Kris

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