A perfect way to use up scraps! String quilts! PART ONE

[@sheiladove1718]

Beautiful quilt you were gifted and great idea to use up scraps

[@aktam99]

Straight to the point. I like this tutorial and the teacher. Great video.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you!!

[@pam.wilson1954]

Love you glad I found you. You make quilting fun. You are great at explaining patterns❤❤❤

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Awwww that’s so sweet! Thank you for letting me know. It’s been a rough day and you just made it better! Thank you!!

[@roxannesmith6656]

Great tutorial thank you for sharing, very much appreciated ! I am just starting to make a string quilt for my 1 year old great nephew out of a jelly roll of Thomas the train. It’s going to be quilt as you go. I’m going to try this way first & on my next one I will use fabric squares like you did instead of sewing the strips to batting squares. Thanks again for all you do, I just love your tutorials ! 😊💕

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you!!!!!

[@tiffanybarkerpace6961]

I’m gonna go try this! Thank you.😊

[@cindyfellabaum8869]

Love making string quilts. Great tutorial 👍❤️

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Me too!! Thanks!

[@glynisreynolds446]

Lovely quilt 🤩 I loved the old quilt too, especially how the maker had managed to make four of each squares 🥰 It made it very pleasing to have some order to the quilt top 😊 Thank you for sharing 👏👏🇬🇧

[@MeeMawsPlace]

A white sheet or and solid color sheet would work great too. I often get sheets and curtains and blankets from goodwill to make quilts.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes they would work fine

[@rosemarymurray8256]

I do that too !🧵🧵🧵l love recycling,!😀

[@MeeMawsPlace]

@@rosemarymurray8256 I love getting recycled materials from thrift. It's way cheaper than fabric. It's been washed. And if you screw up it's only a loss of less than $5

[@carmensaid3909]

I have made these blocks using computer printing paper

[@lilliebonds2482]

Beautiful beautiful!! Thanks for taking the time to share!!!!

[@craftingwithlaurel795]

Love the bag you have your scraps of fabric in.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Me too! It was a gift from my kids. ❤️❤️

[@BudgetingwithLiAm]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🤩

[@pamelafowler4406]

Very pretty 😍 Great explanation of steps

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you!!! I appreciate the feedback!

[@JuneAStaudenmayer]

very well explained , thank you

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@laurahawkins912]

Thank you from a very young quilter, 56, but I've only been sewing about 3 months

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

You’re welcome! I hope you enjoyed it. Quilting is addictive so have fun with it.

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved the string quilt !!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thanks!!!

[@gailgaddy5340]

Loved it gonna try that square❤️

[@deborahlunsford6983]

So pretty.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@apiecemaker1163]

Just subscribed. Excellent video. No complaints here, just a quick thank you for your willingness to teach and share your love of quilting with others during this busy time of year. Love scrappy quilts and this one will definitely be one I want to do. Looking forward to future videos and updates on this project.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you so very much! This made my day!! Quilting is a passion for me and anytime I can share it with others I am excited to do so! Thank you again!!

[@apiecemaker1163]

@@sewcharmingquiltshop You are most welcome. It does help make your heart happy to know you matter. Have a beautiful day.

[@sharonmurray9135]

Thank you for sharing this! I love it!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I’m so glad!!! Enjoy! 😊

[@charlottebarnes6761]

Making this for sure I have so many pieces to make this . Thank You

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it! Have fun with it and post pictures here when you’re done! We’d love to see the finished product!

[@00001965st]

I absolutely love this idea,, I been wanting to start a quilt,, I’m sure it will be this one,, tfs,,

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

Well, that was interesting. I have a veritable plethora of scraps that need to be used up. They sure come out pretty!

[@ruthfoss4114]

Learned how to do string or strip quilts from a friend, many years ago. But thanks for the review. I want to get back to it. Have been saving flannel strips form other baby projects. It'll be fun to put scraps together for boy or girl colors.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Love your heirloom quilt and how the quilter knew she had enough fabric strips to make a large block from those 4 smaller blocks. Would love more scrap tutorials!!! I subscribed

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thanks!! I’ll do my best to come up with more. Thanks again!!

[@debbiewarrenfeltz3703]

Great ideal I am going to try it

[@maureenlangerfeld8489]

Chain piecing a scrap and crumb quilts is wonderful! Ots fast and saves lots of thread😮

[@cindyhappel7376]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope it helped.

[@susanross1651]

I love this idea ❤️

[@ruthpagan2036]

Hi I follow you from Mrs. Coghill farm. NICE TO BEEN ABLE TO FOLLOW YOU. HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU.

[@carrollstolz5164]

New subscriber, seasoned quilter. Your vid is great! I’m going to show it to my daughter, a new quilter. I think it’s will be a great way for her to get started. Plus she has full access to my 30+ year stash to help her and me. I’ve needed a way to reduce the size of my beloved collection. Not crazy about your background noise…. A TV, I would guess. But I am appreciative of your clear instructional style! Thank you. I’ll be watching for more of your vids. Happy Holidays.❤

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. I hope she loves quilting as I do and I’m sure you do too! It is quite addictive! The noise is customers in the store and a minute or two of a cartoon to keep my grandson away from the camera for a few minutes. That is why I came in at 4am this morning to video the next one.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Happy Holidays to you as well! 😊

[@VintageStylebyJo]

So pretty love this video😊

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you!!!!!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@rosemarymurray8256]

I'm going to do this but I'm going to make place mats and pot holders!😀🧵

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I’ve done that too! Another great use for scraps. I love the scrapy projects!

[@rosemarymurray8256]

@@sewcharmingquiltshop I bet they came out great ! Thank you for posting!🧵🧵🧵🧵

[@jessi4959]

Great quilt block square pattern . Your a good teacher 😀

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you! I enjoy helping others with quilting and sewing. It’s addictive! Thanks for your sweet comment!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Great video❤❤

[@carolann7241]

Love it

[@debbiebraatz1919]

Love it! Mine came from a magazine pattern called “Everything But The Kitchen Sink”!❤

[@rise2824]

Love it❤❤❤

[@addiesteinert362]

Love watching you. You make quilting look easy. Can you do a Sunnbonette sue

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I should! Will have to add that one in! Good idea!!

[@karencooley6723]

I made a pillow out of ties using this method.

[@sandypattison8486]

Thank you!

[@BudgetingwithLiAm]

Hola! 🤩 New subbie here!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@marinamcelroy4703]

What did you do for the back ????????great tutorial.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I haven’t finished mine yet. Still a work in progress as time permits.

[@susanmayes9705]

Looking forward to the next steps in making a string quilt!🙂 are kalidescope quilts made in a similar manner?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Glad you’re enjoying it! No. They aren’t made in the same manner. Might need to do one like that too. 😉

[@lindaproffitt9496]

No, they are made with yardage, the same fabric for the whole quilt top. The secret is to cut out pieces from the repeats, put them together in a certain way and it looks fun like the scenes in a kaleidescope.

[@apiecemaker1163]

Yes please do a tutorial on that. Love making scrap quilts! This string quilt is definitely one I want to make. Also, could you please show us a crumb quilt. Using up quilt scraps will be great during these lean times. Thank you.

[@marybarbian7151]

Thank you, this is great..i'm a beginner starting out..i've made 3 yard quilts for each of my daughters, so i have a nice little scrap bin to work with. I've never used interfacing, not sure what kind to get for a string quilt project. I subscribed👌😊

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Just a thin one to sew them to or inexpensive fabric squares. You’ll do great! Have fun with it and post pictures when you get it done!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

If you use interfacing, get one that’s thin but not so thin it’s going to rip easily. You’re basically wanting it for the square form to base your blocks off of.

[@macmaid9911]

I am looking into what the easiest best option for the foundation would be. Interfacing has caught my eye, but wondering about shrinkage. Would you use cotton/poly or polyester? Or is muslin better? Wondering if just cotton fabric would add bulk? Thank you for your help!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Cotton fabric doesn’t add bulk but you could use interfacing instead

[@katheytiller3436]

​ That's what I was thinking about using, a light weight interfacing to reduce the bulk.

[@sonyasmithart9085]

I save my left over half squaring triangles for my corners

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I save them for other scrap quilts. Hadn’t thought of that though. Good idea!

[@FoD1975]

Thank you so much for this video! Where is your shop? I’d love to visit. Deb x 😊 Just saw another video, and found out you’re in Alabama - I live in the UK. 😏 But I can dream! 😂

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Hahaha yes we are in Alabama. Hey I can dream too. I’d love to visit the UK!

[@remington6363]

These would be cute to cut pumpkins acorns or fall placemats out of

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes they would! Great idea!!!

[@susanarellano2364]

Love the REALITY of life!!!!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thank you!!!!!

[@colettesorrells9015]

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[@rebeccawolf3196]

Does it matter how wide the strips are? Or does varied looked best? I have tons of 2.5 inch strips.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

No it doesn’t matter. Use what you have! If you use the same size though, you’ll need to match the seams up. But both ways look great!! Have fun with it!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

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[@bobbikeim8458]

I am trying to find my craft room again and I have found totes of fabric scraps that I forgot I had. I have two options, get rid of them or make quilts. I prefer the latter option but I am having a hard time finding what I want to do with them. This helps me make that decision easier

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes!!!! Make a quilt!! I love scraps!!

[@shazitalent483]

Waoo

[@bonnieharrison9828]

Do you have to use the white starter fabric?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

No. You can use anything. I’ve made them using telephone book pages and also muslin in the past. You can use what you have on hand. You could also do this as a quilt as you go project.

[@margaritasilva7445]

Will you be making another video to continue sewing the blocks together.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I did a part two! I can do a part three soon!

[@angiewamsley489]

I’m new to string quilts what do you do for the backing as there is no batting sorry still a newbie quilter?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I made my strip pieced top then when quilting put the batting in place.

[@deisisardinha5835]

Amei,ainda não consegui traduzir para o português ❤❤❤❤

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Thanks!! You can do it!

[@robinkrieter3273]

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[@rosanajackson4668]

You need to open the heirloom that someone gave you!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Good idea!!!! I’ll do that.

[@lopalew1]

Do you use batting?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes. Most definitely

[@rikisarah4767]

Tanks for These beautiful Blocks.. but i could Not find the size of Ohne block in cm ??? Tanks for abswer

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

You can make the blocks any size you want.

[@pennystiltner2934]

What is a good sewing machine for a beginner? I want to learn to sew and quilt!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

There are so many good machines out there now! You can get machines that do so many different things now. My suggestion would be to figure out your budget and what you’re wanting to do with the machine and look at different models and check their reviews. I have a Brother, Janome, Juki, Singer and Kenmore for everyday sewing. They are all good!! My favorite is the Singer Quantum 9960. But that’s just me! Machines range in price so start with your budget and go from there! If you have questions text us or send us a message.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

By the way, I love your name! 😉

[@pennystiltner2934]

Thanks! I love your name too! Lol

[@pennystiltner2934]

@@annablock8037 thank you

[@sarahvangemeren2523]

I suggest getting a machine in a brand sold and serviced near where you live! Easier to get parts and trade in later.

[@reginamiller788]

How do you put a backing on this quilt

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Just like any other. Pick a backing, put batting on the top of the wrong side of the fabric then the quilt top on top of that and start quilting. 😁

[@cindyhappel7376]

How do you sew them together? Do you back them?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Some people do and some don’t. I probably will with a thin batting.

[@jackieheaney8246]

Hi quick question, i thought these were done on old paper or is that different? New to Quilting!!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Good question! They make paper squares you can make them on. Years ago I (and lots of other people!) made these on telephone book pages! Those are not so easy to find now though.

[@pjd2709]

@jackie heaney, yes you can use paper if you choose to, but if it were me I would use fabric (as paper would break down and cause lumpy texture), if you use dryer sheets save the used ones if that works, I would purchase some muslin or fabric that is on sale for cheap price (get enough for your project).

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes that is correct. If you have access to less expensive fabric then use that. Like I said before, there are lots of options to use as backing of the squares. Use what you have access to. 😊

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

There are many ways to do each block in quilting. It’s a preference thing. The fabric baking gives you form without having to try to make it the same size as the previous block.

[@ernestinewatson4730]

What is the next steps ? Would love to know how to finish the quilt

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Another video is in the making. 😊

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Sew the squares together like I showed in the video. Make it as big or small as you want it. Then have it quilted.

[@dennislytle7785]

What is that fabric called on your ironing block?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

It’s Called “My Happy Place” www.sewcharmingquiltshop.com/shop/Fabrics/General/p/My-Happy-Place-Home-Dec-Quilt-Blocks-Cream-5758in-x69516449.htm

[@dorissimmons571]

You didn't show how you finished it. Did you put batting inside and a backing and then quilted it?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I’ve just started it. I was showing how to put the top together. You sandwich it with batting and a l backing then quilt it.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I will show more as it progresses. 😊

[@dorissimmons571]

Ok thank you

[@yvonneiversen8749]

You didn’t use batting?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I will when I get to that step. I just started assembling the blocks on this quilt.

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Good question!

[@TheVelvetKitten]

Wasn't the original that you showed made with a block like the one you made, but then cut into 4 squares?

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

It doesn’t look like it. It appears to be smaller squares just like I made but it was made before my time so I can’t verify 100%. I can only go by what it appears to be to me. 😊

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Be honest, those aren't ALL YOUR SCRAPS !!! 😂😂😂

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Are you asking if we have more, yes we do! All scraps. My favorite!!!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

@@sewcharmingquiltshop I know, I saw the videos of ALL your scraps. I was just being a smart a** !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

@@diannenaworensky6698 I didn’t show you the storage room with tubs. 😂

[@diannenaworensky6698]

@@sewcharmingquiltshop No, but I think you talked about them. It would be fun to dump them all in the middle of the floor so we could see all of them. 🤣🤣

[@osmonfrances2407]

Could you not sew a couple of squares together so people can see how you go about putting them together?? Thanks!

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

Yes. I sewed the squares together along their sides but I can do a video on it. 😊

[@jillmadden5994]

Why wouldn’t you turn off the TV or close the door to get rid of the background noise. Very distracting 😢

[@sewcharmingquiltshop]

I run a business and that’s not an option right now (customers). Sorry. Full blown Christmas mode 24/7 right now.

[@jamiep7602]

Jill…..relax!

[@MsDale1976]

I didn’t hear a thing, except for a doorbell. BTW, I have excellent hearing!

[@carmensaid3909]

So have I. Living alone, I find it comforting knowing there are people around.

[@amydykxhoorn8844]

She is a quilt store! She is sharing her knowledge. If you don’t want it, move on.