French Braid Construction Skills
#11
Originally Posted by katier825
In your other post, you mention the bali pops being cut wrong. if the strips varied in size, that would throw your alignment off. Seam width variations would also do the same. Did you use a book/pattern? My book mentioned how to align the strips.
I still think it looks great!
I still think it looks great!
#12
Originally Posted by weezie
Originally Posted by katier825
In your other post, you mention the bali pops being cut wrong. if the strips varied in size, that would throw your alignment off. Seam width variations would also do the same. Did you use a book/pattern? My book mentioned how to align the strips.
I still think it looks great!
I still think it looks great!
#13
Originally Posted by katier825
Another thing that may have happened is that it could have stretched on the bias in places. When I did mine, I didn't handle it as gently as I should have and it did seem a little wavy in places. I have a habit of hanging things while working on them. Probably not a good idea with this pattern. It worked out fine though. I think yours looks great. Once you quilt and wash it, it will crinkle up a little any imperfections won't be noticable to others. :)
#16
Originally Posted by katier825
Please post a picture once you quilt it! We all love to admire and get inspired by other people's quilts! :)
You mentioned earlier that your book tells how to align the strips/separator bands. I bet we have copies of the same book. Maybe next time, I'll actually follow the instructions (pp 26 & 27) instead of "winging" it. That'll probably work out better.
#17
Originally Posted by weezie
Thanks! Actually, after making adjustments, there's only 1 flaw left that I know of ... a very little pouffy area that does not want to lay flat ... I first noticed when I spread it out on the floor to take its picture. I think it's a minor boo-boo that will quilt out fine.
#18
Originally Posted by weezie
Originally Posted by katier825
Please post a picture once you quilt it! We all love to admire and get inspired by other people's quilts! :)
You mentioned earlier that your book tells how to align the strips/separator bands. I bet we have copies of the same book. Maybe next time, I'll actually follow the instructions (pp 26 & 27) instead of "winging" it. That'll probably work out better.
#19
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I have the book but haven't looked at the instructions. I have made the French Braid using this method. Is it the same as in the book?
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