I made the french braid friendship quilt as a baby quilt just using two 2 1/2" jelly roles and a photo. I cut the strips into 7" pieces. The chevrons IMHO look more balanced if you use the same fabric for the touching pieces. I loved the baby quilt. Here is a photo. First photo pieces on design wall. Second finished quilt.
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