String Quilt Using Bright Madras Plaids: I was at a retreat last spring and some gals were tossing their scrap strips away. I (being a scrap queen) asked if I could have the scraps. I found a neat pattern on the Heartstring Quilts Project pages and began to sew. I soon realized that I wanted a consistent color to tie it together so my friend Gwen gave me this marvelous purple Thanks, Gwen!! I also realized I needed to incorporate some of my own plaids or I either wouldn't have enough for a quilt or it would look strange if they weren't mixed in. Here is what I've done so far. I won't join the blocks until I have them all done and can plan placement. I love it!!! It's easy and fun. I'll post a finished picture later.