tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post7834472661971956049..comments2023-11-17T17:07:06.793-05:00Comments on Quilt Odyssey: Red for RSCLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-48711740734809215972020-10-08T10:09:47.128-04:002020-10-08T10:09:47.128-04:00A great way to use up those odds and ends. Very v...A great way to use up those odds and ends. Very vibrant reds in those blocks. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-9276057111490351892020-09-29T14:47:17.994-04:002020-09-29T14:47:17.994-04:00Those are all such great string blocks! I LOVE the...Those are all such great string blocks! I LOVE the idea of the light and dark contrasts. I have so many low volume strings I could substitute. I’d already thought of limiting certain blocks to pairs or sets of four, depending on the pattern or potential use. Instead of just depleting all the scraps and having orphans to deal with, I can control things a bit more. Obviously, it took me longer than necessary to figure that out. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-26025806583466590672020-09-28T21:53:02.135-04:002020-09-28T21:53:02.135-04:00Love these! I've been making mine too, though ...Love these! I've been making mine too, though I never did do a RED post. Love these. Next year is a strings year, OMG they're out of control.Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-66727131468674882642020-09-28T03:34:36.342-04:002020-09-28T03:34:36.342-04:00Can't beat string quilts! I like how you'r...Can't beat string quilts! I like how you're doing half the block light and luscious reds in the other half.Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-35713675303317152942020-09-27T21:43:37.974-04:002020-09-27T21:43:37.974-04:00I really need to get busy with my string box! I m...I really need to get busy with my string box! I make such a mess! I can’t just reach in a grab one, I needs to be close to the right length and be the “right” neighbor to the other strip! I know...weird!grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-70180179354947902212020-09-27T20:01:32.868-04:002020-09-27T20:01:32.868-04:00I enjoyed reading about and seeing your red string...I enjoyed reading about and seeing your red string blocks. And you are so right about 2020. I have kind of lost my motivation to sew this year but I am slowly getting it back. I still love reading your blog though, Louise!Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-43306568308008106342020-09-27T15:31:16.317-04:002020-09-27T15:31:16.317-04:00I've never seen a wonky herringbone before. Th...I've never seen a wonky herringbone before. That sure looks fun and interesting. After I wipe out my scrap bins stored by width I will be working on strings and crumbs so looking for fun and interesting ideas. I think I found some. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-42835265753448122042020-09-27T14:39:09.775-04:002020-09-27T14:39:09.775-04:00I like how you are doing the darks and lights on y...I like how you are doing the darks and lights on your strings. It will be fun to see all of the colors of the year together. Paper tearing--so messy, but so soothing... I'll also be interested in see the result of the herringbones. With their wonky points, I know they are going to be a wonderful batch of blocks. And what a year for wonky!!JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-47240989125233765092020-09-27T13:42:50.357-04:002020-09-27T13:42:50.357-04:00I love these blocks (red being my favorite color.....I love these blocks (red being my favorite color...:)). I especially like the wonky herringbones. Your logic is perfectly logical on the 17" trim length. I know you've probably told us before but where do these challenge blocks end up? Are they for your use or a charity? Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407612669930739229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-31053015691682329992020-09-27T12:01:59.847-04:002020-09-27T12:01:59.847-04:00Going to make a wonderful, colorful scrap quilt.Going to make a wonderful, colorful scrap quilt.Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-51642482503147735392020-09-27T08:44:36.291-04:002020-09-27T08:44:36.291-04:00They look great. I am sure that with limited spac...They look great. I am sure that with limited space, you need to keep the scraps under control. LOLPamela Arbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569469653776976453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-24768654918457061542020-09-27T08:21:20.795-04:002020-09-27T08:21:20.795-04:00Very clever use of strings. I skipped RSC this yea...Very clever use of strings. I skipped RSC this year but I’ve seen a lot of cute ideas to use for the coming years. This idea is going on my list for sure. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-16336414003635730412020-09-27T08:08:29.384-04:002020-09-27T08:08:29.384-04:00Oh those strings have a way of multiplying double ...Oh those strings have a way of multiplying double time don't they! I need to do something with mine, I just need to find the time. I always thought the paper needed to be lighter weight than those mailers, you don't have a problem tearing those? What is the widest string you like to use?Vicki in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155452692252270164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-58373743919664030232020-09-27T07:45:04.273-04:002020-09-27T07:45:04.273-04:00Clever use of your strings, Louise! I have a baske...Clever use of your strings, Louise! I have a basket that is overflowing with strings. I do prefer the paper backing to muslin, too, for a lighter weight quilt. Nice work!!!Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298076668853711855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-32671938727474519322020-09-27T07:25:44.738-04:002020-09-27T07:25:44.738-04:00Making string blocks is so satisfying isn't it...Making string blocks is so satisfying isn't it! I love your red version. Your leftover zig-zag idea is great. It's so smart to use paper. I started out using fabric (duh) and have some of the thickest blocks imaginable. I graduated to muslin, and even that is a bit thick.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786068334983762178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-3539531638699584862020-09-27T02:51:10.399-04:002020-09-27T02:51:10.399-04:00Both versions of string blocks are great. Good ide...Both versions of string blocks are great. Good idea to have half red/ half neutral with red flashes for the regular string blocks. They will look good in your finished quilt. Lindahttp://linda-koshka2quilts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-92193751444385481522020-09-26T20:25:57.551-04:002020-09-26T20:25:57.551-04:00Gorgeous string blocks!
I've done a lot of pro...Gorgeous string blocks!<br />I've done a lot of projects using perfectly arbitrary measurements, too! Carry on!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-28035845377019588172020-09-26T17:57:57.767-04:002020-09-26T17:57:57.767-04:00Your string blocks look great, Louise! I have som...Your string blocks look great, Louise! I have some I made last year that are 6.5 x 9.5 because that's the size of the phonebook page I could find for the foundation!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-13607507630203248602020-09-26T17:27:27.388-04:002020-09-26T17:27:27.388-04:00great projects for your scraps... I did have a gig...great projects for your scraps... I did have a giggle at your reason for the length of the wonky herringbone blocks....<br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996371959062263667.post-21318962975788405462020-09-26T15:33:35.016-04:002020-09-26T15:33:35.016-04:00Nice job on finding two fun patterns for your stri...Nice job on finding two fun patterns for your string-y RED scraps, Louise!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.com