Tag Archives: String of Beads

Beaded Blocks and Borders 37, 38

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Virtual Quilter

String of Beads designs are a great way to use scraps, or fabrics purchased for the project. They are also easy to applique by hand or machine if you use fusible webbing … not so easy if you do the … Continue reading →

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String of Beads Roundabout 37, 38

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Virtual Quilter

Nice one! The colour of the border/binding makes it look like it has just been added to a very old and faded quilt! I do like the old part of the quilt though!

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Beaded Fans 21, 22

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Virtual Quilter

I like it. Much more interesting!

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Double Wedding String of Beads 21, 22

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Virtual Quilter

As it is I would make this as a tablecloth for a large square table with room for two places on each side. No quilting involved. However, if I was making it as a quilt there is lots of room … Continue reading →

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Beaded Borders 15, 16

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Virtual Quilter

I like the subdued colours in this project file. Love the second design. I think it would look good in bright, or pretty, or even dramatic colour schemes, not just the subdued shown here.

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Tangled String of Beads 37, 38

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Love it! Like the second one too, despite the booboo of the border.

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Bunch of Beads 21, 22

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

One simple shape … one multi coloured fabric plus a border fabric. All those simple shapes could be cut from small scraps. Of all the shapes I have used to design quilts, this simple shape would have to be the … Continue reading →

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Beaded Borders 13, 14

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

This project file was started so I could play with beaded applique borders, in particular, getting around corners. String of beads, no matter how I tangle them up, are my favourite traditional style applique quilts to play with virtually, as … Continue reading →

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String of Beads Roundabout 31, 32

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Interesting. I like it, but would have to find just the right quilting to use in the centre. My first thought is Double Wedding String of Bead outlines … with something in the centre. That centre is what I was … Continue reading →

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Beaded Blocks and Borders Batik 33, 34

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Virtual Quilter

Simply repeat blocks … not often I share a design with just one block, but I love the simplicity of this design. The second design for today is more like my usual offerings, but I prefer the first one.

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