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While I can plan string quilts on EQ8, the pictures never show the real variety of string blocks.When I made Multi-Color Stars, I mentioned that I was going to make an experiment to see if I could show the layout to better effect. Here are the results.
 

String Stars 65" x 75" (straight layout)

String Stars 65" x 75" (offset layout)

Other than the layout, these quilts are alike in overall size, size of blocks (4.5" finished), mix of strings, and fabric for the stars. With the straight layout, the string diamonds come together in fours (focus on ...

 Another string quilt!

Multi-Colored Stars 78" x 78"

Multi-Colored Stars (detail)

Multi-Colored Stars (back and binding detail)

 It's a little crazy--I have another in the works that I think will show the secondary pattern to better effect.

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