I don't want any extra weight in my string quilts so I prefer to use paper or something else that is removable. I made my first string quilt using thin muslin as a foundation and I hated every minute of sewing those blocks together. This is why it's good to have options so that everyone can do what works best for them.
Instead of paper, that you eventually have to tear away and which makes a mess....try Pellon SF-101 yardage, 1 sided adhesive, Shape-Flexible for the backing blocks. It's great without added batting for summer quilt weight or used with batting. Sew strip's back to the adhesive side, after strips are sewn on the shaped mini or xx-L block, PRESS and then trim/square up. Too bad Pellon doesn't come out with a SF-101 pre-printed quilt designs on Shape-Flex.
I have tried many methods for the many string quilts that I've made and I prefer to use some sort of removable foundation as I don't want anything "extra" in my quilt besides fabric, batting and thread. That is my personal preference and I understand that not everyone agrees with it. I truly don't mind removing the paper. It's a mindless activity that can be done while watching a movie or tv. Thanks for watching my video!
The paper, or whatever foundation that you choose to use, helps to stabilize the bias edges of the strips. I often use really skinny strips that would be difficult to sew together without a foundation. Hope this helps!
My first string quilt used muslin as a foundation and after that quilt I decided that I greatly preferred removable foundations over non-removable. Even thin muslin added bulk that I didn't want in the quilt and made the block intersections even lumpier which I really didn't like. All of my subsequent string quilts used various forms of removable foundations from regular printer paper to deli paper. Hope this helps!
HI, you can make the squares the size you want. I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful
@@fabricpixie3602Monica you can use any size paper you want, it is according to what size you want your quilt to be. I personally like to make 6 or 8 inch blocks because that helps me use the shorter scraps I have. Happy quilting.
I use skinny strings for my string quilts and without some sort of foundation it's hard to keep all of the bias edges in check. You can use paper or some people prefer a permanent foundation like muslin. My preference is some sort of removable foundation so as to not as more bulk to my quilt. Hope this helps!
Time for a new title. You are not making a DIRTY quilt. Quick and pretty or Quick and cool, Quick and something good, not dirty. Quick and dirty implies quick and ugly or quick and trashy, quick and thoughtless... something to put in the trash right away.
The title is accurate. One definition of quick and dirty is this - "used for describing a quick calculation, method, etc., especially one that is done or used until you have enough time or money to do or use a more careful one." That is exactly what this video was. We had a number of people asking for a tutorial and I didn't have the time to do anything in depth so we did this quick video in one take and called it good. We may do a more thorough video at some point, but this video served the purpose for which it was intended and for which the title is accurate.
it acts as a stabilzer, if not, then you will have a variety of bias strips that will get wonky, stretchy when you go to quilt it... ask me how I know, LOL... lesson learned!
I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful
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I use old sheeting when making strings quilts.
I don't want any extra weight in my string quilts so I prefer to use paper or something else that is removable. I made my first string quilt using thin muslin as a foundation and I hated every minute of sewing those blocks together. This is why it's good to have options so that everyone can do what works best for them.
Funny...I have that sweatshirt...nice tutorial
Instead of paper, that you eventually have to tear away and which makes a mess....try Pellon SF-101 yardage, 1 sided adhesive, Shape-Flexible for the backing blocks. It's great without added batting for summer quilt weight or used with batting. Sew strip's back to the adhesive side, after strips are sewn on the shaped mini or xx-L block, PRESS and then trim/square up. Too bad Pellon doesn't come out with a SF-101 pre-printed quilt designs on Shape-Flex.
I have tried many methods for the many string quilts that I've made and I prefer to use some sort of removable foundation as I don't want anything "extra" in my quilt besides fabric, batting and thread. That is my personal preference and I understand that not everyone agrees with it. I truly don't mind removing the paper. It's a mindless activity that can be done while watching a movie or tv. Thanks for watching my video!
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String blocks are such fun! good job.
We have the same materials. 👍
so this may be a stupid question, but why do you need the paper? Why can't you just sew the two layers together?
The paper, or whatever foundation that you choose to use, helps to stabilize the bias edges of the strips. I often use really skinny strips that would be difficult to sew together without a foundation. Hope this helps!
Some people use a paper foundation some use fabric. Which is your preferred one?
My first string quilt used muslin as a foundation and after that quilt I decided that I greatly preferred removable foundations over non-removable. Even thin muslin added bulk that I didn't want in the quilt and made the block intersections even lumpier which I really didn't like. All of my subsequent string quilts used various forms of removable foundations from regular printer paper to deli paper. Hope this helps!
Hi what kind of paper do you use and do you leave the paper on when you start basting and backing your quilt?
look at a few of my other replies.
I find you quite rude with your reply’s
Do you have to use a foundation? Can you just sew the strips together?
yes you can just sew the strips....
I prefer a foundation because I stink at Squaring up. I I can use a pre cut foundation to use as a "straight edge... ssso much easier.
Hi, I was just wondering what size the paper is that you are using? monica from Australia
HI, you can make the squares the size you want. I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful
@@fabricpixie3602Monica you can use any size paper you want, it is according to what size you want your quilt to be. I personally like to make 6 or 8 inch blocks because that helps me use the shorter scraps I have. Happy quilting.
cool idea, but why call it dirty??? Just asking???
Just a saying we have up here I guess :-)
I'm confused as to why sew material on to paper....?
I use skinny strings for my string quilts and without some sort of foundation it's hard to keep all of the bias edges in check. You can use paper or some people prefer a permanent foundation like muslin. My preference is some sort of removable foundation so as to not as more bulk to my quilt. Hope this helps!
@@myveryownquiltshop5202 ok, cool. Thanks!!
Why don't you just sew and flip ...not use the paper
Time for a new title. You are not making a DIRTY quilt. Quick and pretty or Quick and cool, Quick and something good, not dirty. Quick and dirty implies quick and ugly or quick and trashy, quick and thoughtless... something to put in the trash right away.
The title is accurate. One definition of quick and dirty is this - "used for describing a quick calculation, method, etc., especially one that is done or used until you have enough time or money to do or use a more careful one." That is exactly what this video was. We had a number of people asking for a tutorial and I didn't have the time to do anything in depth so we did this quick video in one take and called it good. We may do a more thorough video at some point, but this video served the purpose for which it was intended and for which the title is accurate.
@@myveryownquiltshop5202great answer/response. Sounds good. Quick n dirty doesn’t necessarily mean Tacky or Negative.
Why bother with the paper?
The paper really helps keep it straight and stable. I’ve tried it both ways. I like using the paper, but I don’t like tearing it off.
it acts as a stabilzer, if not, then you will have a variety of bias strips that will get wonky, stretchy when you go to quilt it... ask me how I know, LOL... lesson learned!
I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful