northwind String Theory I - When I saw Heart Strings in The Quilt Life, I dropped everything and dug out my strips. I started with apprx 13-inch strips, then cut the sewn strips in half lengthwise and sewed them together for a longer strip. This quilt made a good canvas for practicing all-over free motion feathers. I still have several pieced strips in more subdued colors for another quilt. I liked Jennifer's idea of quilting first, then adding applique, which I will do on the next string quilt.