Making String Blocks out of Scraps.

I love to make string blocks. You might like it too!
Merry Dawn
www.merrymabelmarket.com

[@mrs7872]

"I just try to make sure that nothing is annoying me" YUP! I loved that and even giggled a bit.

[@marysmith4479]

Me too! 🙂

[@greysandradecollazos3776]

Gracias por compartir sus proyectos son super genial desde Colombiaa bendiciones para todos los días de acuerdo

[@vickyadams3007]

Did I miss the part where you did something to the raw edges, to finish them off ?

[@sharonlauch6813]

Me too.

[@bina64]

Yes! Same here.

[@LynnNexus]

I sincerely appreciate how you both explained this process and the tips you gave in relation to how you do this process. I appreciate that your commentary is clearly thought about but that you haven't edited out your own personality, it makes the video feel more genuine. I've been cruzing through different quilter youtubes and I'm sick to death of people who are clearly here to Make content not quilts. The controlled chaos of your process was both satisfying to watch and oddly comforting. Continue being awesome.

[@dorothyawo9086]

It's 4:30 am in Colorado & I frequently look for quilting tutorials. I've watched this one before, but I really enjoyed it more this time . I just made a twin size string quilt & I loved making it. Now that's all I want to do. The next thing I want to do is find a quilt guild to join. I think quilters are pretty happy people. Thanks for sharing. I love your quilt.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for the sweet note. I wish you the best in finding a group of quilters!

[@marcamp5450]

Maybe inquire at churches near you. Lots of them have quilt guilds but nothing there about a religion. Just good women sewing. ❤

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I'm with you on coordinated colors. Total scrappy is too chaotic for me and I always make color coordinated blocks as well. I can't get down on the floor any more. So it's either put them out on a big table or on the design wall. I finally have a small design wall near my sewing machine, and that has helped so much with making sure that "nothing is annoying me". Thank you

[@DMac315]

I see you are newer to KZbin. I have seen many quilting videos and you are really good at it! I am looking forward to more. I learned a few things I can carry over to my own quilting.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@vikkirountoit497]

I love how you use a single center piece in all the blocks - brings everything together and makes it pop. I have some fun kids fabrics I will do this with - orange with zebras, lavender with cows - I think they will turn out cute paired with black/white:)

[@annablock8037]

OMG. I just found you and have been binge watching your tutorials. Your voice is incredibly soothing. Your teaching style is wonderful. The style of quilts you make are exactly what I love to make. An organized scrappy quilt. I’m not the hugest fan of the “kitchen sink” scrappy or crumb-so I’m super excited to see your videos. I will be watching them all and then waiting for new ones. Thank you so much. I have found my new favorite!

[@merrymabelmarket]

What a kind thoughtful note. Thank you so much for your sweet words!!

[@kathrynhenry8719]

I love this idea. I have jelly rolls. I don't know what to do with, and this seems perfect! Will be watching fir more if your tutorials😊

[@Cy-bz9jh]

@annablock8037 ... _*Organized Scrappy*_. Love it. As I explained in my comment it makes my brain hurt to just see a huge mish-mash of color. There's no thought for how our eyes move, stop, move, stop. Did you come up with "Organized Scrappy"? You could find these beautiful quilts, have the designers write them up, and publish a book... "The New Organized Scrappy Quilt Pattern Book". Start it with this one!!! I'd buy one!!! And a few for gifts!

[@sewforlife5728]

That is awesome! Never seen someone do a string quilt with a pattern to it or a color scheme. Those are beautiful.👍

[@karencarlisle4754]

I've watched about a zillion quilting videos. This one is my absolute favorite. Keep making more quilting videos... They are the best. You've inspired me to sort scraps by color instead of just by size. ❤️❤️

[@merrymabelmarket]

So kind and encouraging. Thank you.

[@jennietownsend7472]

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[@deloreseickholtz9822]

Loved your video & how you explain!!

[@jilllazdane8861]

I love the tip about the central colour/fabric theme. Very clever. AND yep, I get you, it's all about how your brain feels.

[@SewSupportive]

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched this video. Your videos always cheer me up. ❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'm so glad. What a kind comment!!

[@debbielee7117]

If anyone is worried about the weight of the quilt, you could skip batting if you’re using flannel for the foundation and make it a summer weight quilt.

[@RoeRoe123]

I'm so glad this just showed up in my feed 🤗 I love your production style. It's genius and your design is beautiful!

[@ProudAmericanMom]

Just found your channel! You are awesome! Not only do you share awesome tips but your video production is PERFECT! LOVE the voice over & your editing is perfect! Thank you sooo much! 😘

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

It looks gorgeous, I would love to see how you quilt them .

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'll remember that for the future.

[@carolentringer8836]

I'll tell you how I do mine. Since there is a foundation piece, I do not use batting. Using my sewing machine, I quilt each block down and across. Then, I use 6 strands of embroidery floss to hand tie the centers.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

@@carolentringer8836 thank you .

[@robincadwalader1556]

This lighter weight quilt does not require further quilting. The backing is flannel, no filler is needed. Each parallel strip is stitched right thru to the back.

[@annablock8037]

I truly love this idea with the colorful strip in the middle and only using two other colors.

[@juneroberts5305]

I just love how efficiently you work with the blocks - saves a ton of time!! 🌸

[@franzzypants]

I love that you pin the rows together. Such a genius move. Will definitely try for myself on the next quilt

[@paulaneary7877]

I always use a large seam allowance. It isn't cheating IMO. It is my project. Beautiful work, thank you for the video!

[@cherylanon5791]

I'm with you-- for kid's quilts especially which get loved & washed a lot, I use 1/2 inch seams (and no triangles) Log Cabin, string, 9 patch etc.

[@victorialopez526]

Oh my goodness! Your video just showed up on my feed. Thank goodness for that. I loved ❤❤❤ your quilt and also how you teach your entire process. I could listen to your voice all day. Thank you!

[@redknitter]

I just found your videos. I love your quilting style. Quick, fun and informative. I really lose interest in the ones that take a long time to show what they're doing and drag it out. Can't wait to see more from you.

[@kims.9677]

I agree. I'm too impatient and want to run to my sewing nook asap. 😁

[@christinacooper3954]

You’re style is growing on me 👍

[@barbiesilva3628]

I love your thought process. It truly is a brain thing for me too. I have to be organized, everything has to be organized and neat. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try this method😊❤❤❤

[@glayne39]

I have also watched a zillion quilting videos and yours are awesome. I'm a new quilter, not quite a year in. I LOVE it! I'm a 65 year old nana and I love several crafts, but there's not enough time in the day for all of them. At this point, I'm quilting. Your videos have given me a new outlook. No rules quilting! Thanks for your videos, they are the absolute best!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for your sweet and thoughtful comment!!

[@bonniefowler5013]

I like the way you organize and work on 24 blocks at a time. If you were going to make a bigger quilt I assume you would work on all the blocks, say 36 blocks, through each stage. Excellent strategy for creating string quilt. Excellent video, loved the format and I learnt a lot. I look forward to seeing your process of 'quilt sandwiching' and quilting a top in a future video.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yes. No matter how many, if it is for one quilt, i do them all at once.

[@jennybaker5713]

I'd love to do some coasters or placemats like this. Would it be good to do 5" foundations or 10" and then cut them into 5" squares?

[@merrymabelmarket]

I have done smaller blocks with small strings. They are adorable. Go gor it.

[@juliaraley9563]

Oooooo, I love the yellow (and that is not usually my “go to color.”) these are so fun, I can see how they can become addictive! Thank you for all you do.

[@merrymabelmarket]

You are so welcome!

[@GinnyFinsterwald]

Never stop sharing your quilting tutorials! I especially love this one and have already made one for a wedding gift. More will be made for Christmas gifts. Thank you so much. You are a treasure.

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'm SO glad you love it too!

[@michelekestler7024]

I missed the part of what you use for the foundation piece. What can you use???

[@christinesmith7838]

I just love your attitude - we match - thank you, thank you!

[@pyenygren2299]

I l-o-v-e sewing different string blocks like this; especially courthouse steps.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Me too!! I was just planning a courthouse step wall hanging.

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

I just love love the results of this project.

[@ambermyers4256]

I love both of the sewing videos you have posted! You are witty while helping beginner quilters like me learn. I hope there are more to come!

[@vickiemasturzo2303]

I just wanted to thank you! I thought I was the only one who continually messed up the order of my string blocks. I love the way you ‘coordinate’ the strings much easier on the eyes.

[@ramonaduncan2151]

"I just make sure that nothing is annoying me!" That's how I do things, too :-)

[@carolcreations26]

I love the idea of a specific center color, it helps to coordinate the quilt. I just don't enjoy the totally scrappy quilts so much. Thank you for the idea of making one that doesn't "annoy". LOL

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I enjoyed the comment about dyslexia. I have had 3 strokes so I get really confused sometimes. I have notes everywhere so that I can remember basic things. I haven't done any kind of quilting in a while but I still pinned and marked everything. At least we feel like we know what we are doing😊😊😊

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@connieking9873]

I enjoy all your videos. I find myself clicking on next for several videos. My saved list is growing. You can hear your joy. My favorite has been your pinning rows. Best idea for me.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

[@bethstodieck18]

I LOVE hearing your thought process! The WHY is sooooo hard to teach someone else and hearing you talk about it sometimes being just because it doesn’t feel right feels sooo good! Video is great but the why you do what you do is so much more valuable!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you.

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

I love this and they are so cute! Thank you for the commentary pointing out that this can be a mindless project.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thanks for watching!

[@marshawallace7522]

I too like to use the same fabric usually in the center of each of my string blocks and to limit the number of colors that I use for the quilt. I like controlled scrappy. I just happened to find you and I am binge watching some of your tutorials. I enjoy your teaching and enthusiasm!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'll enjoy hanging out with you!!

[@Angies-Musings]

I enjoyed learning this process from you. Thank you for the video!❤

[@Pam-tx5zd]

I love your videos. Lots of detail without loads of waffle talk. Thank you x

[@kittylo15]

watching this for the first time was nearly magical this looks like such a neat efficient way to create a lovely quilt, thanks for sharing

[@doraleetrent1802]

That is one of the prettiest string quilts! Thank you for sharing!

[@angelynbenjamin6661]

Such a beautiful way to use up the scraps. Loved the colour combinations

[@sheilahope7007]

Love watching you work, you are a good teacher

[@lynnweaver2645]

Really like your approach to these string blocks. Thank you.

[@deliad8826]

I love string blocks too!! So glad you popped up in my feed. I subscribed. Thanks for sharing your joyful quilting ❤

[@philnasmith9755]

I like how you plan your colours. The black and white with the pink centre stirs are gorgeous.(3:36)

[@anniequilts]

You should try a Bladesaver thread cutter - way easier and faster than scissors. I love mine. I also love your video - all the steps shown without added fluff to make the video longer. I also like seeing the different sets of blocks in different colors. Did you mention how much fabric you need for the center strips that are all the same fabric for the 24 blocks and the border?

[@merrymabelmarket]

I just looked up what a Bladesaver thread cutter is. Looks fun! I did forget to tell that you will need EIGHT 2.5 inch strips - cut into thirds for the centers to have enough for 24 blocks. That would be just under 2/3rds of a yard. Thank you for commenting!

[@terryanderson6153]

So fun to watch you do this. They turn out so nice. Love the monochromatic colors.

[@nanashouse202]

Love this chain piece method. Thank you so much for the demo.

[@angelatoy9596]

Love the way you are doing each block

[@katiecoleman9847]

I love your method of numbering and pinning!!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Love it and the way you do it makes so much sense to me.

[@trekkiemary]

Pinning the blocks together is a brilliant idea. Thanks for the tip

[@claudiaschoen6757]

You do an excellent job explaining and illustrating 😊

[@dianeetcheverry6452]

Such an upbeat video. Makes me happy!

[@cathylocklin3215]

Beautiful work, you have nice energy.🥰

[@heidilecompte4198]

You are delightful. I love your positive attitude. This string quilt looks like it would be fun to make and that’s what it’s all about. Thanks!

[@heavensmountains323]

Unusual & I love it. Can’t wait to ‘whip one up’! You make it look so effortless. 💕🇨🇦

[@maureenkaskela3232]

Love that you have a passion for these. They are wonderful. I am a novice quilter but I have to give one of these a try.

[@sandratorres9635]

I love the consistent center color idea. They are beautiful scrappy blocks. Thanks for sharing your talents and time.

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Great video ✂️🧵🪡🤗 I love these types of sewing lessons

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I love making string blocks. I’m currently saving up enough blocks to make a star quilt. I love your idea of one fabric as the middle for all the blocks.

[@leerobs1118]

Hi from South Africa 🇿🇦 I've done quilt as you go scrappy style string quilting and I loved it. I used old clothes that just aren't good to give away. This is the ultimate recycling... now we my sleep under fabric that would have been land fill. Thanks for your video. I found it rather calming to watch❤

[@merrymabelmarket]

So kind of you to say.

[@tettivestberg2989]

So beautiful at the end, just as you said, chaos in the beginning and a beautiful end.

[@shirleymcgowan688]

Love this video! It’s not slow! Your quilts are awesome! Now I’m going to make some! Thanks!

[@angief1330]

The quilt is gorgeous, I am definitely going to try this method, thank you.

[@joantabb3062]

I love all your quilting projects. I've learned so much from you. I'm dyslexic too.

[@cynthiarowe5768]

I totally love string quilting. Your so right it’s very relaxing and stress free.

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

Awesome tutorial! Gives me some new ideas for my leftover jelly roll strips! 👍🏻💖👵🏻

[@k.blikken8827]

I agree with your video technique. It's much more interesting than most other quilters. So glad I stumbled on your channel.

[@debraimmer260]

Soooo enjoyed watching and learning from you

[@joydavis3089]

I too love making string blocks and I use the same fabric down the center of each. Thanks for your video.

[@user-el1bh9wy8c]

Bravo! very well organized sewing process! And the result is beautiful!

[@saraburke4795]

That quilt is wonderful!

[@pamelafowler4406]

I like your tutorials, you are so clear, and I appreciate your instructions.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤ lovely, calm relaxing video enjoyed watching xx

[@karenmachin9721]

I love the colour choices!!

[@cherylbrown4058]

Love the use of flannel as your foundation. That really adds to the feel of the quilt ,

[@leshammack2261]

Hi! Judy Hammack here. Just recently found your channel. Love watching you and you have such great ideas and you have inspired me for several future projects. I have only just recently gotten into piecing. I find that like you, if I don't clip or pin the squares together, I am so much more likely to get confused!!! I really like this idea and it has given me an idea for some great nieces!! Thank you for your channel and sharing your ideas and experience. ❤️

[@merrymabelmarket]

Welcome!! Thank you for the sweet note.

[@louettesommers8594]

Your blocks are beautiful. ♥️

[@norzalehakamaludin9683]

WOW! awesome! So nicely done 👍👍

[@debbiethornton3254]

So happy I found you! Thank you!!

[@merrymabelmarket]

I'm happy you found us too!

[@jeandryja6992]

This is a great video! I am going to use your way of making string blocks in the future the center piece is genius. Scrappy string blocks make me dizzy but a color theme is a great idea.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CatherineDoucette]

Love how you number the blocks ❤

[@Kdiefenbacher]

You’ve inspired me to try this string blocks, very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Go for it!

[@kschallert3569]

I love the way you think, great video!!!!

[@SoraShadowdancer]

I really enjoyed this video. I appreciate how relaxed you are in your creativity. You do this because you enjoy it and you don't seem to stress over it.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@CouponShopping]

I love this so, so much! Great instruction and great clear video! Thanks!!

[@ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

This is the easiest and *fastest way I’ve seen to handle narrow remnants. Brilliant and it looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing! *Edited for autocorrect 🙏🏽

[@PrinCess-dl2ob]

Love your coordinated scrap quilt :)

[@jackieheimbush4982]

Love this! Recently found your channel, have been binging lately 😂 Thank you for simplifying, love your teaching style!

[@merrymabelmarket]

Welcome to our channel. I love your kind comment.

[@darlapoulsen9767]

Well, I have found what I’m going to do. ❤❤❤. This is the cutest idea so glad I ran across you and yes I’m subscribed!

[@doreenwatson-read]

I have learnt so much about myself watching this, my brain hurts when I do little things because I just get lost in thought and go wrong every time, I too love your quilts they are lovely.

[@suebean3873]

Very beautiful. I love the middle string in one single colour and the border the same as well. Very nice. Thank you for all the tips.

[@merrymabelmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@mollyb9757]

I could watch you all day. Oh wait! I do. I love your quilts,,,all of them

[@merrymabelmarket]

You're the best!

[@jenisezundel2079]

Great video. Love you being the boss of your blocks😂

[@francesschireson-dody1516]

love this video...your method makes so much sense

[@nancyweakley2070]

I absolutely love how you did that that would be great for me. I am a beginner quilting. I guess I will be for the rest of my life. I have made wedding gowns curtains clothes just all other things doll babies. My mother was a seamstress that’s how I learned how I learned all about Sewing. My husband passed away a little over two years ago and I have his clothes that I am hoping to make throw quilts for my self, my son, and Oldest Grandson. Thank You, 🥰 🐾🪡🧵🪡

[@merrymabelmarket]

Yes, this is a great one to do with those shirts for comfort quilts! With all that sewing in your past, you will fly past "beginner" stage in no time!! Quilting is such a peaceful, happy way to spend time. Best wishes to you!

[@Bo-qv4ez]

I've made a few quilts now and saved all my scraps so over the yrs had a good LG bag full. 4 yrs ago I started this one and tucked away till I came across it again a few wks ago. It's a good queen size and I call it a quilt of love cause all my scraps came from quilts made of love. It's beautiful. I've never seen one made up I just saw a block in an old book it was fun watching u make urs, thks !

[@lindawilson3770]

I just separated all my scraps by color and while I did start some crumble blocks I really do like this idea. My brain is already putting color combinations together. Your quilt is beautiful and I loved your method of putting this together. Thank you!