How to Make a String Quilt - String Piecing

Square Up Your String Quilt Block

Square up the string pieced block

© Janet Wickell

Use a Square Ruler to Square Up the String Block

You might find that your next starter foundation does not have to be a full 1" taller and wider than your finished block size, that you don't lose foundation width and length as you piece. If that's true, cut your foundation about slightly smaller.

• What Is a String Quilt?
• Make a Simple String Quilt Block
• Continue Adding Strings
• Creating Angled Strings from Straight Strips of Fabric
• Square Up Your String Quilt Block
• String Quilt Variations
• Cut Your String Block Apart and Reassemble It