how many strings does it take...

to make a twin-sized quilt?

how many strings does it take?

I could never guess! This pile seems too small, but then I've been surprised before by how far scraps can stretch. 

processing strings

I keep my string scraps organized by color, just tossed in appropriate bins.  Over time they end up tumbled and twisted about   That means a project like this must start with a fair amount of pressing and trimming.  Maybe I should be more organized, but - meh - strings are not my favorite scraps.  Today I'm trimming these string scraps into widths from 1" to 3.5" wide, in neat 1/4" intervals.  

Oh my, this could be awhile...