This is the last Saturday of greens for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge so I decided to make this little green string runner. The size is 14 x 28. This tutorial will show you how to make the blocks.
I cut my telephone book pages into 8 inch blocks. We are going to make 8 blocks.
Then I make a diagonal line done the center and another line 1/4 inch from one side. This will be the stitching line. Use a smaller than normal stitch so it is easy to rip off the paper when you are done.
I cut my strings from 3/4 inch to 2 1/2 inches. I normally only use the 2 1/2 inch strings as the last strip to cover the corners. Place the first strip RIGHT side UP.
Now place your second string on top right side DOWN.
I usually press after I have added a string to each side.
Continue adding strings until the entire paper is covered.
Turn the block over and trim evenly with the paper. I usually remove the paper now. If you stitched with a small stitch the paper comes off very easily.
It barely made a dent in my green string scrap box.
Now cut each block as shown above. You could make 4 inch blocks to begin with but I find this faster.
We now have 32 - 4 inch blocks.
Arrange your blocks like this. (you can click on any photo for a bigger picture)
I like to sew groups of 4 blocks together, then 4 larger blocks and then the 2 big blocks.
I decided to use Bottom Line thread from Superior Threads because it is very fine and wouldn't over power the design. Melissa from Sew Bittersweet Designs just had a great review of this thread, click on her blog link to read it.
I used Warm & Natural batting and when I free motion quilt I put a couple drops of Neutrogena Hand Cream on my finger tips.
I have tried gloves and the little finger things that are used to count money and I still go back to using the hand creme. It just works better for me.
I just did a loopy swirl free motion quilting on it. My binding was cut from 2.5 inch strips, sewn to the right side, folded over and then I stitched in the ditch.
I now have a new little runner to put on my Great Grandmother's hope chest.
Finished size - 14 x 28.
Finished size - 14 x 28.
50 comments:
Oooh, love this. I like your tutorial. I will feature it today in my blog post :)
I just discovered your blog! It is great...I love your tutorial for this string runner. I am going to check out your other posts. Hopefully I will find guides to applique. Just getting over my reluctance to try it may be my biggest problem.
i so love this,thankyou for the tutorial Connie i am definatly going to try this you made it look so simple,thankyou.xx
Beautiful runner, I will try this soon. Thanks for the phone book tip! Don't know how I've missed that one. Thanks for visiting me, too!
This is really beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial!
Vry nice runner Connie...you do a great tutorial too.
Great tute. This is the second time today I saw mention of telephone pages for paper piecing. Have I been living in a hole?
Connie, That is just beautiful! Thanks for the tip about the phone book I never know what to do with those when I get a new one. I love green as well!
So pretty Connie. I need to do what you do and separate my strings by color...right now they're all thrown together. I love the colors of this one. Another great tutorial too!!
This is a great TUTORIAL! Thanks.
Love the green topper!
WHat a fabulous post to read...LOVED the photos, especially the ones with the Singer machine. Great job!
I love me a good string quilt : )
great tutorial Connie! I'm definitely going to try it!
It is beautiful, Connie. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for this tutorial. I love these string blocks. I'm strangely reluctant to stitch paper but you've persuaded me to give it a try :)
Great job! I love string blocks!
Very cute and a great, easy to follow tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
You are the queen of tutorials! Wonderful pictures and explanations!
Thanks for the call out - I love your new table runner, it looks stunning against the wood on your Great Grandmother's hope chest! Another beautiful finish!
Great tutorial , I love string blocks !
Connie, good evening! Thanks for the lesson! All is clear. I really like how you pick colors for the quilt. Embroidery on paper is very easy process. I invite you to my diary. I'd be happy. Leka.
I forgot to include your Email
That is so pretty and perfect for March!
very pretty!
Hi, Connie:
I really enjoyed this tutorial. I love the way the tut turned out.
I posted the BB link on my Facebook page to share with other quilt lovers.
Hugs,
Susan
it looks great and how fabulous is that great grandmother's hope chest - what a treasure!
This is beautiful-love it!
Connie, I just love your table runners. You introduced me to using phone books and I've passed that tip on to many other quilters. Looks like I'm making a St. Patrick' Day runner ;-)
Marilyn
This is really pretty. I like how you staged it with the plant on the table. Thanks for the tutorial!
Another cute runner Connie and fun tutorial!! TFS
~Terry~
That is beautiful done all in greens. I really love that hope chest. What a treasure!
Your idea to make a larger string block and then sub-cut is nothing short of brilliant! I love to sew strings and will try this the next time i make some. Thank you for another wonderful tute!
It's GREEN this month??? Yipes... I wrote down and made Blue... Shhhhh, don't tell anyone. lol
Love that little runner and a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing... I may have to do one of these sometime this year.
Great tutorial! And of course 'Hugs' looks great on it! I think everyone need a Bloom Hugs!
Great tutorial. I've always thought about cutting smaller blocks out of strings, but never tried it. What a fun project.
Great tutorial Connie! Love it!! I've added your link to my side bar into a new list... your link is the first ;)) You've certainly done a lot with your greens this month :)
Elly
Connie, thank you for taking the mystery out of string quilting. Your step by step instructions have encouraged this new quilter to try string quilting!
Love the runner!
Thanks, Lynda
Great Green table runner. You have worked hard at giving us good instructions too.
Wow, a completed project and instructions too. You inspire me.
Connie,
I loved your tutorial. The finished quilt is beautiful. I think I'll give this one a try. Thanks for joining my blog.
Barb@witsend
Excellent tutorial....love the Spring look!
Very pretty runner Connie. And fabulous tutorial too. Thank you. I recently found two phone books and remembered seeing somewhere they could be used just like this and now I have the instructions so thank you.
That's beautiful. I grabbed your button:)
Love this table runner and thank you for the tutorial. I put a link from my blog to share.
I posted a link to this tutorial on the tutorial page of quiltbom.blogspot.com I thought it was a great explanation of how to do string blocks.
Love it!!!! I normally don't love the idea of paper piecing/string piecing, but you make it look so simple!
I've never done a string quilt. I love how your's looks on the hope chest!
This looks like something I'd really like to try! Thanks for the great tutorial.
That is such a lovely runner. I have had fun looking over your many projects here. Just beautiful work. Have a fabulous weekend!
~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
Very pretty...I love the color! Nice tutorial too! Thanks for sharing at the Rock 'N Share!
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