After Hours French Braid
03-20-2010, 07:10 AM
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I just got a French Braid book and did a design using flowered and Fusions fabric and then thought that it might be the perfect design for my son and his girlfriend. I had asked them what colors they want and they said red/white/black/grey. I showed my son the After Hours fabric at Connecting Threads when he was here a few days ago and he liked it.
I did this in EQ6 using the fabric and placed the order today. They have a jelly roll of the 19 fabrics for $10, I ordered 2 of them (darn, just realized that probably isn't enough). I may add another braid strip to make it a little larger. I orderd the solid black, Martini Black, Dizzy, and Big Band for the borders, center strips, and end triangles.
I did this in EQ6 using the fabric and placed the order today. They have a jelly roll of the 19 fabrics for $10, I ordered 2 of them (darn, just realized that probably isn't enough). I may add another braid strip to make it a little larger. I orderd the solid black, Martini Black, Dizzy, and Big Band for the borders, center strips, and end triangles.
For the borders and strips
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03-20-2010, 07:25 AM
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I ordered some fabric from that line too. I was a tad disappointed that the blacks in the fabric weren't really black, but a dark charcoal. So, they don't really mesh with other fabrics I was planning on using with them that are straight black, white and red. Don't get me wrong, they're gorgeous, but aren't true to the color pictured.
03-20-2010, 07:30 AM
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Yes, they're a perfect line used together. And of course the quality is very nice! I think my favorite fabric from the line is the flower one you have as your border. I think I bought 3 yards of that one;>
03-20-2010, 07:58 AM
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I love your quilt! Would you mind if I asked where you got the pattern for the French Braid? Love it!
I have lots of scraps, still, after 2 scrap quilts. Does it have to be just certain colors, or can it be all scraps?
I am trying to figure out what I will make with more scraps. I think they multiply at night, or when I am not looking.
Marta
I have lots of scraps, still, after 2 scrap quilts. Does it have to be just certain colors, or can it be all scraps?
I am trying to figure out what I will make with more scraps. I think they multiply at night, or when I am not looking.
Marta
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