About
Easy but effective string quilt design
A brief guide to making the Octastring block. A great way to use up scrap fabric strips and make a quilt to treasure. Each block takes around an hour to complete not including the preparation of the fabrics.
PDF of tutorial is attached.
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- 116325_2F2017-04-17-151547-Octastring+block.pdf 7.25 MB [ Download ]
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Nancy B. favorited Octastring
19 Mar 14:01
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Gail B. favorited Octastring
21 Jul 14:14
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Karen D. added Octastring to Quilt
16 May 22:57
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Karen D. favorited Octastring
16 May 22:57
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Reene at Nellie's Niceties published her project Octastring
18 May 09:00
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Step 1Construction layout. More detail in PDF.
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Step 2Square string block. More info in PDF.
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Step 3Diagonal string block construction. More info in PDF.
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Step 4Diagonal string block.
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Step 5Block layout. More info in PDF
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Step 6Finished block. More info in PDF
Make multiples for a pretty quilt with secondary design which you can see in the finished top.
Resize the blocks to make a mini Octastring project like the cushion in the photographs.
1
Branch & Twig Wreaths »
A Pretty Easter Wreath
2
Charms »
Charlie's Key
