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    Old 07-20-2010, 08:05 PM
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    Yes, I did go into the achives and found several items regardling the making and laying out of the fabrics. And I watched the tutorial that used the "binding" tool folded in half to get that angeled edge. Does anyone know what degree the actual cut would be on a standard ruler that has a various amount of degree markers? I would like to make a small wall hanging first to see how I can best handle it. I am "aquiver" with anticipation of actually attemtping one. I do have the two separate patterns, but I am one who prefers to be as accurate as possible when attempting something new. And I am on over load with special rulers and triangles, etc. the Go machine and it all ends up to using the same rulers all the time. Just curious from those who have conquered the "Braid". with thanks,
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    Old 07-20-2010, 08:26 PM
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    Have not made one yet, but the one I have in mind has the on-point square at the center of the braid and it looks like the braid strips just continue the sides of the square, so they are actually sewed on straight to the two 'bottom' sides of the on-point square. Hope that description makes sense!
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    Old 07-20-2010, 08:50 PM
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    I do believe it is 45 degree....
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    Old 07-20-2010, 09:00 PM
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    I agree -- it is 45 degrees
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    Old 07-20-2010, 11:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by mom-6
    Have not made one yet, but the one I have in mind has the on-point square at the center of the braid and it looks like the braid strips just continue the sides of the square, so they are actually sewed on straight to the two 'bottom' sides of the on-point square. Hope that description makes sense!
    That's how I've seen it done too, and plan to do it that way when I get up the nerve to try it. The way I saw it done, it was sewed like described above and then the sides are trimmed straight.
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    i do braids the lazy way. i use rectangles and then trim the edges to size.
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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by PatriceJ
    i do braids the lazy way. i use rectangles and then trim the edges to size.
    That's what I did too. It's much easier to handle because you aren't worrying about the bias constantly while working on it. Once the strip is done, then you trim. Save the leftover triangles for another project.
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    http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html

    Is this what you want to do?
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    Old 07-21-2010, 04:26 AM
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    there is a video from Missouri Quilting Co. about using the binding ruler to do a braid, looks very easy.
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    Old 07-21-2010, 04:36 AM
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    Use rectangles (or a square and strips) and move on -- straight cuts with a regular ruler - and you can determine the width of your braid by the size of your rectangles/strips.

    =) It's how I did it.
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