Quick and dirty string quilting tutorial 

I have been making string quilts for over two decades and have tried various methods, including no foundation. My preferred method is to use some sort of temporary foundation because I use skinny strings and without a foundation, the bias edges distort and I do not like the results.

My first string quilt used muslin as a foundation and after that quilt I decided that I greatly preferred removable foundations over non-removable. Even thin muslin added bulk that I didn't want in the quilt and made the block intersections even lumpier which I really didn't like. All of my subsequent string quilts used various forms of removable foundations from regular printer paper to deli paper. Hope this helps!

look at a few of my other replies.

I find you quite rude with your reply’s

HI, you can make the squares the size you want. I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful

@@fabricpixie3602Monica you can use any size paper you want, it is according to what size you want your quilt to be. I personally like to make 6 or 8 inch blocks because that helps me use the shorter scraps I have. Happy quilting.

Just a saying we have up here I guess :-)

yes you can just sew the strips....

I prefer a foundation because I stink at Squaring up. I I can use a pre cut foundation to use as a "straight edge... ssso much easier.

I use skinny strings for my string quilts and without some sort of foundation it's hard to keep all of the bias edges in check. You can use paper or some people prefer a permanent foundation like muslin. My preference is some sort of removable foundation so as to not as more bulk to my quilt. Hope this helps!

@@myveryownquiltshop5202 ok, cool. Thanks!!

The paper really helps keep it straight and stable. I’ve tried it both ways. I like using the paper, but I don’t like tearing it off.

it acts as a stabilzer, if not, then you will have a variety of bias strips that will get wonky, stretchy when you go to quilt it... ask me how I know, LOL... lesson learned!

I personally don't like paper foundation cuz I hate ripping it out. I use the cheapest, thinnest fabric available (and on sale ... cheap cheap) and cut to size sq that I want. You can also use fabric softener sheets that have been used in your clothes dryer ... recycle, reuse. OH, or even the ugly fabric in your stash, just place wrong side up so that it is lighter in color so it won't show up so much under your strings, hope this is helpful

The title is accurate. One definition of quick and dirty is this - "used for describing a quick calculation, method, etc., especially one that is done or used until you have enough time or money to do or use a more careful one." That is exactly what this video was. We had a number of people asking for a tutorial and I didn't have the time to do anything in depth so we did this quick video in one take and called it good. We may do a more thorough video at some point, but this video served the purpose for which it was intended and for which the title is accurate.

@@myveryownquiltshop5202great answer/response. Sounds good. Quick n dirty doesn’t necessarily mean Tacky or Negative.