Ta-da! My Scrap Quilt for June 2019

Made from my Batik scrape, I call it "Pineapple....NOT". It almost looks like the Pineapple log cabin block but this quilt was made using Deb Tucker's technique sheet -  Geese On The Edge.

This challenge is one of my better ideas. At first I thought I was a bit crazy thinking I would be able to make 12 quilts in one year but as I go along each month it feels like I just might do it.

For July I'm making a Spider Web String Quilt and for August I'm planning another string quilt using Batik strings. That will leave September, October, November and December. I'm going to have to see what else I can make from my scraps.

What are "strings"?

Strings are strips of fabric in varying widths from 3/4" to 2". String can also be selvege edges from your fabric. I started to include the selveges in a few of my blocks for my July quilt. They give the quilt a little pop of fun.

What is a string quilt? 

 String quilts start with a foundation since stitching thin strips together would be difficult. String blocks can be stitched with a paper foundation that is removed after stitching. Or muslin can be used as the foundation for string blocks but the fabric would remain as part of the quilt. Fabric foundation can be used in string blocks where some of the fabric shows as part of the block front. There are so many ways to make a string quilt. I'll put together a quick video showing some of my string quilts and some of the basics of stitching a string block. I'll let you know when it is posted. Until then keep stitching those scrap quilts!