Just found out about French Braid quilts
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Just found out about French Braid quilts
I was in a little town and picked up a book about French Braids. Well, I'm making one now. I have never heard of them before. They are gorgeous. Are they new? Have they been around a long time? I just love them. I want to make more than one. I bought fabric to make two so far and am working on the first one. Anyone make one yet? Anyone have pictures they'd like to share?
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Lots of inspiration here on this board. In the picture gallery.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums16941.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums16941.html
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Here is a free pattern how to make one panel of the French Braid.
http://www.quiltbug.com/Free/table-topper.htm
http://www.quiltbug.com/Free/table-topper.htm
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I agree they are pretty. I'm collecting fabric to make one using homespun cotton. I'll give you the link; I never considered homespun until I saw this and now I know it'll be the first french braid that I make.
http://keepyouinstitches.blogspot.co...-tutorial.html
http://keepyouinstitches.blogspot.co...-tutorial.html
#5
I made some table runners from this design, and quite frankly - I didn't like making them. I could not chain sew them, and I had to stop with every new piece to be sewn on. That chain sewing is addictive. But, the french braids are beautiful.
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they are not new-first book came out 5 or 6 years ago-- many of us here on the board have made them- browse the picture section to see many variations- there are 2 more 'newer' french braid books out ---french braid obsession and French braid transformation-
french braids are one of my all time favorites to make enjoy the process & be sure & show us pictures when you get yours done
french braids are one of my all time favorites to make enjoy the process & be sure & show us pictures when you get yours done
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