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Old 11-27-2010, 11:35 AM
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OK so I decided to be bold and try the French Braid pattern. I am finding the directions so confusing. I can usually figure these patterns out so I am not totally without a few good brain cells or so I thought. Was going to say forget it but the material cost too much and I hate to give up. This one might make me. Anyway the pattern I am trying to make calls for a 15" base triangle. I don't have a ruler that does a 15" base nor can I find one. Will someone please help me??? I just want to get through this and will never do it again. Thank you.
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:39 AM
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FYI. JoAnn's sells a 20 inch ruler. it also has the measurements on it for setting triangles and corner triangles for each measurement you would need.
have you looked for youtube videos on what you need? or tutes in here?
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by nativetexan
FYI. JoAnn's sells a 20 inch ruler. it also has the measurements on it for setting triangles and corner triangles for each measurement you would need.
have you looked for youtube videos on what you need? or tutes in here?
Thanks - am going to JoAnn's today. Forgot about you tube.
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:47 AM
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You don't need any special ruler for this one.
http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
You don't need any special ruler for this one.
http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html
OMG!!! This is so much easier AND I can really understand it. Thank you so much.
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Old 11-27-2010, 12:12 PM
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quiltercache is a must have on your bookmarks or favorites list. When in doubt check there. Glad you got your problem resolved.
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Yeah! So happy for you. I am always grateful for the knowledge on the Quiltingboard and the willingness to share.
Congratulations.
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Any question I have ever had can be found on this board and Most times I don't have to even post a question. I think it is absolutely amazing.
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Old 11-27-2010, 12:24 PM
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Here is a tabletopper pattern the is the same as the French Braid and the instructions are easy and it has pictures. I made a lot of these and then bought the French Braid book. I didn't know it would be the same pattern!

http://www.quiltbug.com/free/table-topper.htm
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
You don't need any special ruler for this one.
http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BraidBlock.html
thank you so much for the website I have been wanting to try the pattern but could not find a pattern I thought would do for me, this is it. thank you for asking the question...
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