Make a Scrappy Strings Block with Beth Shibley
Make a beautiful quilt block using up your scrappy strings and strips! Join Beth Shibley as she shows you how to use up all those scraps to create one amazing block (or many) and build a beautiful quilt!
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Beth Shibley
Beth Shibley loves to create and share her adventures in quilting. Simple patterns and practical gifts are what she loves most.
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Make a beautiful quilt block using up your scrappy strings and strips! Join Beth Shibley as she shows you how to use up all those scraps to create one amazing block (or many) and build a beautiful quilt!
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The tutorial video is 00:11:26.
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Video Transcript
Each block requires:
One (1) 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" pieced square - use up your strips and scraps!
Five (5) 4" x 4" squares - blue scraps
Five (5) 4" x 4" squares - background white
Two (2) 3 1/2" squares - background white
String quilting is a quilting technique where fabric strips, often referred to as "strings," are sewn together to form blocks or quilt tops. These strips are usually thin and can vary in width, color, and fabric pattern. String quilting allows you to utilize scraps of fabric leftover from other projects, making it a thrifty and creative way to produce quilts. It also offers endless design possibilities, as you can experiment with different layouts, color schemes, and strip widths to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
One (1) 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" pieced square - use up your strips and scraps!
Five (5) 4" x 4" squares - blue scraps
Five (5) 4" x 4" squares - background white
Two (2) 3 1/2" squares - background white
String quilting is a quilting technique where fabric strips, often referred to as "strings," are sewn together to form blocks or quilt tops. These strips are usually thin and can vary in width, color, and fabric pattern. String quilting allows you to utilize scraps of fabric leftover from other projects, making it a thrifty and creative way to produce quilts. It also offers endless design possibilities, as you can experiment with different layouts, color schemes, and strip widths to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
