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Baby Quilt for neighbors baby coming in a couple of weeks. String patchwork on 1/2 of 72 blocks using left over scraps of baby fabrics. Backing is a cotton Baby Pooh fabric with scenes from Pooh of all the characters in all different colors. Quilted on machine but then I also tie quilted with hand emb. thrd at all the corners . Size 45"w & 53"L
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Wow what a neat job of using up all your scrapes plus blessing a new baby and his family .Yes you are a blessing!!hugs
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Thanks so much
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dailylaundry
06 Oct 2013
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What a sweet thing to do!! And, your stitchin is wonderful!!! This will be a wonderful keepsake for them!! Hugs, Laura*
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Thanks Laura
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good job. Hugs & ** Loralye
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Thanks you
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I adore these scrappy looking quilts. I've never actually done a string quilt, but I have quilts using scraps. You did a great job and I know your neighbor will be so happy to have her little one hugged in the love you stitched into this. ;)
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Thans much dear. There's a story behind this. when I delivered it I was attacked and bitten by their dog, have been on antibiotic for 7 days and now they tell me I must have some surgery done to remove dead flesh from around my ankle and start wound care. It simply has gotten worse and worse and is very painful.
Oh dear, that is too bad, hope it heals really soon
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queenofhearts
06 Oct 2013
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I am not familar with the term string patchwork. Will someone please explain what it means?
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It is the term used for (paper-pieced) blocks made of narrow strips of fabric. Here they are the diaonally striped blocks.
I had a closer look and noticed horizontaaly striped ones as well.
Thank you and as I see Martine has answ. your ques re a string quilt. They are great for using up small pieces of scraps. Grandmother always said. "Waste not want not and you can use what you normally would discard when you do a string block.
Thank you, I am familar with paper piecing but I use it when I am creating a pattern. But I can see how you can use up small pieces when you have a foundation.
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I love the scrappy look of the quilt, it makes it so colourful. You did a great job and I am sure your neighbour will be delighted.
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Thanks Martine and for answering Q of H question. I did do some both ways. some scraps were larger than others so it worked out well. I try to salvage everything I can.
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highlandermom
06 Oct 2013
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I love the scrappy look and this is so nice your neighbors will love it.
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Thank you
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It's a sweet quilt. I know it will be treasured.
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Thank you
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aussiequilter
06 Oct 2013
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what a great way to use up your scraps ,your quilt looks very sweet
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Thanks much
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Lovely quilt and lovely idea
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Thank you
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And I bet behind every piece of fabric there is a story to tell too. I am so sorry about your foot Lillian. I do hope you are out of pain soon and that it heals really fast. Love and blessings Chris