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string quilt

Picking and stitching wonky little bits are slowly but surely filling up my hours these days…
with no rules and no rulers it is so very freeing!

Few tiny strips, a bunch of squares and before I realize, minutes are rolling into hours and stacks of blocks are piling high.

While thinking about ideas, this book caught my eye. There is so much inspiration in here that I’m smitten by many of them.

Playing along with bloggy pals is making this doubly fun. I’m so eager to see everyone’s magic transforming itsy bitsy strings into something cute, something warm and something snuggly…

Anita has been doing just that with her scrap collection lately and she says there are more to come. Can’t wait!

Here’s a snapshot of the past… from Amy butler’s ‘In stitches’ book that I did last year. It is too boxy for me to carry around like suggested in the book, but perfect to store my fat quarters (: u :)

Thank you so much Stephanie for such a fun time I’ve been having! (* u *)

My poor scraps who were feeling so sadly unwanted all this time wish to give a huge thanks to you too. They say if not for you they would still be pining in creepy cupboards and a dusty attic.
err.. I agree :-\



10 comments:

Stephanie said...

What a fantastic pile of scrappy blocks! And I love your fat quarter storage bag. Cute fabrics. Lots of scraps being loved again.

Jackie said...

Pratima, I am in love with all your string blocks! They just look fabulous. I can't wait to see the layout they will be in

wonkyquilter.com said...

I LOVE LOVE the wonky squares string blocks and the picture from the book- marvelous!!!!!!!!!! can i use your idea, you inspired me. Drop by sometime and chat. My wonky projects are older posts with more cinematography as current ones. Look forward to perusing your blog!

Anita said...

I love your string blocks! And I can't believe you are storing fat quarters in your bag. I remember when you made that bag last year!

Martha said...

I love those little crazy string blocks. I've made a couple, but it's been years -- your cute blocks are inspiring me to break out the scrap bin and make some more.

I also like the bag a lot, but I would never be organized enough to keep my fat quarters in a cute little bag -- mine are a mess.

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

I love your work. You've been doing some lovely things. Yayy for using up scraps!

Candace said...

Oh my - I love your string blocks, Pratima - they are so clever an bright! I also love that book - it's amazing what can become of a little scrap of fabric!
Cheers!

sewplay said...

Thanks so much for yout note Pratima. Your blocks look wonderful. I can't wait to see what you'll do with them !I'ts fun also to see quite a few fabrics I have in my stash also eg. umbrellas and the fab. cats in trees in the snow. I'll keep in touch. Best wishes Kathy

Ann Champion said...

What fun little scrappy blocks! :)
You're going to have such an interesting quilt. It will also be a record of past projects.
I love the tote you store your fat quarters in!

Janet said...

This is truly what quilting is all about, having fun being creative but free. I'll have to take a look at that book. It may become a must have.