Looking for French Braid Pattern Using Layer Cakes
08-31-2012, 12:39 PM
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Just to point out, you requested FRENCH braid, and the messages we've been showing you are for FRIENDSHIP braid. And if you check out quiltville.com I'm pretty sure she still has her tute and you don't need any special ruler.
08-31-2012, 01:05 PM
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I recently made a quilt suggested by a Fons and Porter show. All of the pieces were half hexagons. With everything precut at precisely the correct angle, the braids went together super easily. I have made other braids, including French braids, but none I liked any better.
I you really want a French braid from your layer cake, remember that you will need right and left handed pieces, so pair your fabrics face to face to get both shapes, cut the strips, then sub-cut at the center on a 45*. Be sure to make a pile of each type of piece to avoid frustrating searches. It works well to use only one or 2 colors for your row of squares.
I you really want a French braid from your layer cake, remember that you will need right and left handed pieces, so pair your fabrics face to face to get both shapes, cut the strips, then sub-cut at the center on a 45*. Be sure to make a pile of each type of piece to avoid frustrating searches. It works well to use only one or 2 colors for your row of squares.
08-31-2012, 02:09 PM
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Learn something new everyday. I thought they were all called French Braid! I wonder - how many variations on the name there are. Thanks Thimblebug - before I start I will check out Quiltville. I have also watch Jennie over at Missouri Star use the half hexagon and the binding tool.
QM - those are good pointers - I'll keep that in mind - thanks!
QM - those are good pointers - I'll keep that in mind - thanks!
08-31-2012, 03:45 PM
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09-01-2012, 09:48 AM
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Eddie was able to send me a new url: http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...p_Braid_01.jpg
It's really a cute quilt for a young lady.
It's really a cute quilt for a young lady.
09-01-2012, 03:22 PM
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09-01-2012, 11:44 PM
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Try this one. It uses jelly rolls, but is the same principle. It was really easy and there were no ragged ends to cut off. I just did a reguar braid, and not hearts, like the first pattern shows. www.mirkwooddesigns.com
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