Thursday, March 28, 2019

All About Strings Blog Hop - Day FOUR - My STOP on the Hop

Welcome to my STOP on the All About Strings Blog Hop with Carla at Creatin in the Sticks!!  I had SEW much fun with her Black and White Blog Hop that I thought I'd try again with this one.  Don't get too excited!  I didn't go overboard like last time.  (I had planned to do more, but the flu had other ideas.  It also didn't allow me to register the fact that I needed to wait until 12:01 AM for a same-day post date.  Oops!)

 If you haven't been following along, there is still time to catch up on all of the wonderful posts.  LINKS provided below.
This week was all about Strings.
String Quilts that is.


Here is the list of participating bloggers
who are ready to inspire YOU and share some new ways to sew
STRINGS:

All About Strings Blog Hop Schedule

Monday, March 25th

Just Let Me Quilt

Kathy's Kwilts and More








Karrin's Crazy World


Tuesday, March 26th









ShirleyC


Wednesday, March 27th
FYI... Make sure you read to the end of this post.  :o))


 I thought I'd start by showing you the following Rainbow String Quilt made with the help of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge:

For my NEW project...

 String blocks
half blue-GREEN,
half low volume
for a friend.

 Didn't happen, but THIS did...
I received a large scrap of fabric on a recent Thursday at my Weekly Quilt Group meeting (that I managed to attend for the first time in FOREVER.)

That night, the wheels started to turn and I couldn't resist the project that was in my mind's eye!

SEW...

I pulled out my Sea GREEN scrap basket:

Digging through to find some strips in the range that seemed most appropriate for my intended recipient:


 I began with two like-sized batting scraps, shown below in the (terrible) evening light:

Adding various width strips to create the pattern in my head:


Panel One is nearly done:


This small scrap was perfect for one of the corners:


Sorry!!!  I forgot to take a picture of the two panels once they were completed.  :o(( 


The next evening was Friday Night Sew-In and I put the panels together to make the base of a Quilted Thread Catcher then added the backing for additional quilting:


Here it is, all trimmed up and waiting for the next step:

It's basket shaped:



Bonus points!!  There was still time remaining to add the binding:



View One:

View Two shows the fact that I remembered to add a label:


View Three is a beauty shot from the other side of the basket:


This is the fabric scrap that sparked the idea for my string-y project:


Here is my surprised, yet thrilled, recipient at Quilt Guild the following Monday.  (Please excuse the strange lighting, compliments of a slide show presented by Nicole Neblett of MamaLoveQuilts.)  Gayle can't wait to find a resting place for this NEW Quilted Thread Catcher in the studio of her new home:


Thanks for reading to the end of my post.  As a result, I want to offer you a PRIZE.  Would YOU like to win your own String-y Quilted Thread Catcher?  Leave a comment SPECIFICALLY STATING that you would like to be included in the drawing!!!

The winner will get to choose the colors that I use for the prize.  Qualifying comments MUST BE RECEIVED by Thursday, April 4th @ 9 PM (EDT) to be entered in the drawing.  Winner will be notified by email, so make sure to add that to your comment, if you are a NO REPLY BLOGGER.

Wishing everyone SEW much luck!

PLEASE NOTE:  The drawing is now CLOSED!!!

Edited to add:

If it doesn't work out for YOU to win, I base my baskets on Christina Camelli's FREE Quilted Bucket pattern.  (Sorry, Christina, for forgetting to add this originally.  I've been making them "my way" for so long that it slipped my mind!)

Anyway, it was a case of what would happen if I shrunk it to only ONE panel?? I also like a binding on my baskets, so changed that part of the pattern, as well.

Until next time...
Sew Those Strings!!!
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44 comments:

  1. Anna brownMarch 28, 2019 at 3:27 AM

    Hmmm never thought about a scrappy braid. ..Ty for joining in this blog hop and for the scrappy braid idea...And yess I would love to win one of your thread catchers...lol lol..made one for my daughter but haven't got around to make myself one... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  2. Cynthia's Creating ArkMarch 28, 2019 at 4:31 AM

    Things often get in our way. Well done on your project.

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  3. JoMarch 28, 2019 at 6:37 AM

    Love the braided strings and i would love to be included in a drawing to win a acrappy thread catcher to replace my usual inelegant repurposed yogurt cuos.

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  4. Elizabeth CoughlinMarch 28, 2019 at 7:07 AM

    Your Rainbow String Quilt is amazing, and the thread catcher is such a great way to use string blocks!

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  5. Beth StrandMarch 28, 2019 at 7:13 AM

    I love this and i'd be thrilled to have one!Beth @ Words & Stitches

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  6. Nancy LMarch 28, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Please enter me in your contest. I love your thread catcher and really need one in my sewing room!!

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  7. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityMarch 28, 2019 at 8:57 AM

    I would love win my own String-y Quilted Thread Catcher! Enter me please! Such a lovely little gift for your friend as well. I guess if I shan't win, I should make one ;)

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  8. LeahMarch 28, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    Love the thread catcher. Great idea to use up those strings. Adore the braid pattern and I'd love to be included in the drawing.

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  9. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 28, 2019 at 9:25 AM

    Love that rainbow quilt! The basket is sweet too and so useful. I make all kinds of fabric baskets myself too.

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  10. Karrin HurdMarch 28, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    Love your projects and would love to be included in the drawing for the thread catcher. Thanks so much!

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  11. Rozz01March 28, 2019 at 9:48 AM

    Colorful and clever thread catcher for your quilter buddy. I would appreciate the chance to win the thread catcher.

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  12. Lori SmanskiMarch 28, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    I would like to be included in the draw.:)
    Your thread basket is wonderful.
    I also love your Rainbow String Quilt. So pretty.
    Thank you for sharing and inspiring today.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  13. CarlaMarch 28, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    Who wouldn't love this? It is so perfect and made with scraps. I would love it in any color. Thank you for joining the All About Strings Blog Hop. This is an excellent example of what can be finished with strings. Love it.

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  14. tink's momMarch 28, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    What a terrific offer. Love your scrappy thread catcher and would love one of my own with some of your red scraps. please put me in your drawing. Your friend will love hers for a very long time.

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  15. CalicojoanMarch 28, 2019 at 10:31 AM

    What a fun way to catch some threads. I love all the ideas for using up those strings!

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  16. MoiraMarch 28, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Your thread catcher is a wonderful idea, and one I'll have to remember for future gift ideas. And the rainbow string quilt is lovely as well. I would love to be included in the drawing for one! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  17. Mary AnnMarch 28, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    That is a lovely little basket. I would be prod to own one. Do you have any red and aqua scraps? ;)
    Thanks for sharing with us.

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  18. beaquilterMarch 28, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    what a cute little basket!

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  19. Danice GMarch 28, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    Adorable basket. I love the color green. I'd also be happy to win your basket.

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  20. ShirleyCMarch 28, 2019 at 2:15 PM

    Oh yes, I love this, and I'd love to be in the drawing! Your colors are so pretty too!

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  21. JollygirlMarch 28, 2019 at 2:24 PM

    I love how you used scraps in this project. I would love to be in the drawing!

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  22. TuridMarch 28, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    I adore that basket, and would love to be in the drawing. If I don't win, I just have to make myself one in bright red/pink. Thanks for the inspiration. Greetings from Norway.

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  23. tac73March 28, 2019 at 3:22 PM

    I’d love to win a scrap basket! Wonderful colors.

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  24. Carol SwiftMarch 28, 2019 at 3:56 PM

    You did an amazing job of using strings in your projects. I love your rainbow string quilt!

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  25. Farm QuilterMarch 28, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful quilt and your string thread basket is fabulous!! I would love to win a basket like it!!!

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  26. PattiMarch 28, 2019 at 4:25 PM

    I would love first of all to be as organized as you are with scraps. I would also love to win a thread catcher!!

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  27. BarefootThunder March 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    I would love to be included in the drawing, your basket is a cutie.
    The rainbow scrap quilt is fabulous. I understand about the flue stopping you, as I am sitting here enjoying this hop while suffering with asthmatic bronchitis. much to miserable to sew :(

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  28. Stitchin At HomeMarch 28, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    Great idea for using strings!

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  29. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 28, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    Oh what a cute project!!! I bet your friend just loved it - and the colors are beautiful!! Hope you feel better really soon!! ( Or at least milked feeling back for someone to bring you ice cream!!)

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  30. SherryMarch 28, 2019 at 11:42 PM

    That's really cute! Much better than my son's old Boy Scout popcorn bucket.

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  31. Sharon L.March 29, 2019 at 12:39 AM

    Your rainbow string quilt is very colorful and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your wonderful quilt.

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  32. SusanMarch 29, 2019 at 2:13 AM

    Thank you for participating in the string blog hop. I have really enjoyed seeing what everyone has created and it has inspired me to dive into my fabric scraps! Yes plz include me in your drawing!

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  33. CarolMarch 29, 2019 at 8:20 AM

    Neat thread catcher! I love the colors! Thanks for sharing another great idea for using scraps!

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  34. Gene BlackMarch 29, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Great job on using the strings. Sure, I would love to be in the drawing for the thread catcher.

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  35. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMarch 29, 2019 at 8:58 AM

    Great basket. Yes, I'd love to win one. I've wanted to make one for ages, but haven't found the time yet.

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  36. UnknownMarch 29, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Love your thread catcher, and yes, I would love to be in the draw. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  37. MaschaMarch 29, 2019 at 1:03 PM

    What a great rainbow quilt and I like the basket, these colors are my most beloved...
    By the way: I have a Pfaff-seving machine too, but I use it rarely in last time, I'm more a paper and picture worker.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and: of course, you can use my journal pages or photos for inspiration (in my sidebar I wrote, that you may take all my pictures, if you like them)
    Greetings from Germany :)
    Masha

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  38. Junipeer2/Jesh StGMarch 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM

    You wrote me about maybe wanting to try out the passage way on my blog post Vertically Inclined on the Jesh Studio at wordpress (dot) com. Of course, go ahead. Am jazzed that I inspired you. This passage way is in the Chinese garden of the Huntington Library gardens in Pasadena, CA that pattern of the metal fence I have seen more. (Was 12 years ago in mainland China, visiting 4 major cities). If you like to know more, just let me know. There may be some info on Wikipedia too about the origin etc. whenever you finish, please show the result, and alert me! Thank you and have a great weekend:)

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  39. SnowcatcherMarch 29, 2019 at 9:28 PM

    I don't know how I missed your rainbow string quilt, but I'm so glad I got to see it now. That turned out spectacular! Love the thread caddy, too. I suppose I should make one from snowflake scraps... :)

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  40. nicolesenderMarch 30, 2019 at 1:55 AM

    I would like to be included in the drawing! Your rainbow quilt is great!

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  41. MichelleMarch 30, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    That is a pretty thread catcher and it makes for such a sweet gift.

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  42. Sue DMarch 30, 2019 at 9:37 PM

    Fabulous--would love to have one of these. Please enter me in the drawing.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  43. FlashinScissorsMarch 31, 2019 at 6:37 PM

    Great Rainbow String Quilt, Joy!
    I’d love to win one of your threadcatchers!
    Thank you for the chance to win.
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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