Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Final Strings

Only twenty-six string blocks remain of those I sewed in January. Twenty-five will make a baby quilt although I'm not sure anyone will want this. One block is blue {which I won't use} but the others are black, white and brown.

Here's what evolved.

Black, brown, and white string quilt
Black, brown, and white baby quilt

On one hand, it's handsome {perhaps.} On the other, not the most cheerful baby colors. If it were larger I could easily give it as a man's lap quilt. But it's not. Nor am I planning to enlarge it.

Someone will want it some day.

Enjoy the day, Ann
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  1. ArianeDecember 13, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    I think it's beautiful! It would be a great quilt for a baby boy.

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:10 AM

      Thanks, Ariane. A baby boy quilt sounds good.

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  2. MonicaDecember 13, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    It IS really good looking, actually. I love those brown blocks! I think you'll find the right person for it soon enough. All done? Now what?

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:12 AM

      I'm glad you like it, too. The prints show up more in this combination than any other color set I've made. Not sure why. There are many quilts still in the works.

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  3. Kate @ Smiles From KateDecember 13, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    We are all different, I really like it and my midwife daughter tells me neutrals are in with new Mums.

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:12 AM

      I'm glad to know neutrals are in. I thought it was only greys. Thanks, Kate.

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  4. KaHollyDecember 13, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Be still my beating heart! I've been dabbling in different genres, but scrappy still sings the loudest to me! So nice! XO

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:13 AM

      I'm finding I like scrappy best, too, Karen.

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  5. Lara B.December 13, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    It would look so great in a baby (boy or girl) bedroom with a nature theme Ann. Plus, a lot of people like to put little quilts on the floor for baby to lay on and this would go with most room decors. I wonder what it is about black & white and sepia tones that makes you notice details more? Just liked with photographs.

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:17 AM

      I hadn't thought of nature themes. And I agree this set of colors shows the prints more than any other combinations I've made. I do envision all of these as very useable quilts - something to wrap in, through on the floor. Isn't it exciting to encourage young ones to love quilts!

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  6. judith lockhartDecember 13, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    I really like this string quilt! Quite striking with the different colors and the way you put it together. Don't think I would've thought doing it this way but it's great idea!

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2016 at 1:23 AM

      I like it, too, Judith. I just wasn't sure anyone else would. Nice to know I'm wrong.
      These blocks were made from all my string scraps last year, simply divided by colors. The easier ones made the first quilts and these are the leftovers. They worked better than expected. It's nice to have used them all.

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  7. Mystic QuilterDecember 13, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    I go with the idea from Lara B, iI made y first two grandchildren small sized floor quilts in darker colours, any spills etc wouldn't show, I figured.

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    1. AnnDecember 17, 2016 at 3:18 PM

      That's a good plan. Thanks for letting me know it works, Maureen.

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  8. audreyDecember 14, 2016 at 1:42 AM

    Yes they definitely will! One of my favorite baby quilts gifted to me for my oldest was a brown, gold and cream quilt. Perfect for little boys!

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    1. AnnDecember 17, 2016 at 3:20 PM

      Ok, Audrey. Since so many of you smarties endorses the idea, that's what I'll do. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  9. patty a.December 14, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I think the quilt is beautiful! What will you be using for the binding? I think if you would use a red, blue, green, or yellow/orange solid binding, it would brighten up and finish the quilt nicely.

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    1. AnnDecember 17, 2016 at 3:21 PM

      I hadn't thought as far ahead as binding. There is some black and white stripe left but I'll check out colors, too. Thanks for the great idea, Patty.

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  10. Linda @ kokaquiltsDecember 14, 2016 at 2:40 PM

    A great string quilt! Neutrals are always popular, it'll fit in with any decor! And perfect for 'tummy-time'!

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    1. AnnDecember 17, 2016 at 3:22 PM

      My daughter calls it tummy-time, too. Thanks for the endorsement, Linda.

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  11. NickyDecember 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    Hope this lovely quilt finds a loving home. Definitely would fit a nature theme. Thanks for linking up to #scraptastictuesday!

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  12. StephieDecember 27, 2016 at 5:18 AM

    It's gorgeous Ann! I know a couple of people that had woodland themed nurseries that this colour scheme would be perfect for - I have a couple of small scraps I'd love to send you for a scrappy binding or back! One has little brown foxes and I have one with an earthy pinkish brown badgers sett print! They'd be absolutely spot on and I'd love to send them, so let me have your address!!!

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  13. Linda SwanekampJanuary 21, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    I think the quilt is gorgeous. I love the tonal changes. It reminds me so much of nature- trees, bark, rocks.

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    1. AnnJanuary 21, 2017 at 11:05 AM

      What a vivid sight, Linda. It looks like a first choice of blocks rather than the last of the stack that it really is.

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  14. SnowcatcherJanuary 21, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    I think it makes a gorgeous quilt, no matter what becomes of it.

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    1. AnnJanuary 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      Thank you. I'm always amused when my pre-construction opinions are so wrong. Guess who doesn't know best? :-]

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  15. QuiltdivajulieMarch 1, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    This is one of the coolest combinations - not one I would go to on my own unless, like you, the strings themselves instructed me to . . . LOVE IT!

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