Friday, January 15, 2010

No Strings Attached

I’ve been stripping…doing lots of stripping as a matter of fact.  No, not as in taking my clothes off…perish the thought…but as in cutting strips of fabric in all different shapes and sizes.

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I joined Stephanie’s “No Strings Attached” challenge and today’s the day I’ve set aside to start piecing these guys.

String Quilt Blocks

I think Stephanie has over 100 people who have joined in the challenge so if you’d like to find out more about it or join in, click here and that will take you over to Loft Creations.  There will be prizes along the way too!

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But you’d better hurry because today is the last day to sign up for the challenge.  Just think…you too can become a stripper!  *wink*

Happy stitching…and stripping!

Kaaren ♥

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21 comments:

  1. DarleneJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Hey, hey, hey, I'm a stripper too. LOL I've been thinking about my first project this morning. I love string quilts and always have plans to make another one and then don't. LOL

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  2. Beth KareseJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I've never "met" a string a quilt I didn't like. Can't wait to see yours. Strip away. ;-) Too funny.

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  3. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    This sounds intriguing and if anyone is up to a creative challenge like this it is you Kaaren! Can't wait to see where you go with it.

    I am proud to say I follow a stripper!!

    warm hugs, Linda

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  4. Stina BlomgrenJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Ahhh.. You too...lol... a lot of stripping going on in blogland... :o)... Havent fallen for it yet..lol...
    Maybe I should ask husband - What about if I should strip today.??? *S*S Do you think there would be some dissapointment...nah...lol... Almost worth a try..;o)

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  5. BrendaJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    You're so fresh! LOL! The thought of doing all that piecing would make me lay awake at night and wonder,"what was I thinking???". Therefore, I'll just watch you strip your way into a wonderful new quilt, thankyouverymuch! HAHAHA!

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  6. CindyJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    And stripping is such fun........

    Well, atleast the cutting type...LOL

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  7. Abby and StephanieJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Perhaps we could start a National Stripping Day? Happy Stripping Kaaren and thanks for the "ad".

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  8. AllieJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Oh very good - can't wait to see! I really love these strip quilts.

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  9. Kim D.January 15, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Looking forward to seeing your quilt. Happy Stripping!! LOL

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  10. MickiJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    I love doing sting quilts and enjoy making them as colorful as possible!
    Have fun with them!
    Micki

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  11. SandraJanuary 15, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    I just signed in this afternoon and now reading my blogroll I see your post with pictures of a whole lot of strips!!! This is fun and as I wanted to do a string quilt out of my thrifted sheets and now I have the opportunity to give it a go!

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  12. JulieJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    i'm so looking forward to seeing your creation kaaren. just seeing the colours of your strips tells me it's gonna be a beauty!
    have fun.
    julie xox

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  13. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    OK I guess we will be "stripping" together--signed up a few days ago--gotta do something with all my bits and pieces!!!
    Hugs, Di&co

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  14. KarenJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Hey you just can't beat a stripper can ya, lol or a hooker for that matter, rug hooker that is, LOL. Love string quilts - can't wait to see yours.

    Hugs - Karen

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  15. Annie BeeJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    That is quite an interesting lot of strips and I am looking forward to seeing what you make with them. Go the strippers......LOL

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  16. SiobhánJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Oh, neat! I can't wait to see your progress. Have a great weekend!

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  17. MarieJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Hi - I've never "stripped" before (or made a strip quilt either). I guess I'm the novice here. I hope I can keep up with the rest of you.

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  18. LeslieJanuary 17, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    I read up on this the other day and it looks like something else I would like to try :) I just want to finish my daughter's quilt for her bed and the little rag table runner I started and I have another to make for a blog reader...then maybe I can get to work stripping away with some scraps! You know, I wanted to do something with the leftover pieces from Af's quilt...maybe I could make a little topper for her toy box or something?

    Have a great rest of your weekend :)

    Leslie

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  19. Quilts And PiecesJanuary 18, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Yup, I have a million strips I've thrown in a tub - now I just have to find time to sew them!

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  20. busyascanbeJanuary 18, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    I love stripping! I can wait to see what you come up with.

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  21. SherriJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Cute post Kaaren! I've joined in as well...though I haven't started stripping yet--lol!

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