french braid pattern
06-07-2013, 05:01 AM
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I have those templates but haven't tried it yet.
What I have seen that is really pretty is to put sashing inbetween the columns of braids. But, my favorite is when they use it as a border.
I think it would be great to use the small half hexi and make a small border around a center pieced block or panel, then some plain border, then use the large half hexi for a final, larger border.
What I have seen that is really pretty is to put sashing inbetween the columns of braids. But, my favorite is when they use it as a border.
I think it would be great to use the small half hexi and make a small border around a center pieced block or panel, then some plain border, then use the large half hexi for a final, larger border.
06-07-2013, 06:08 AM
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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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06-07-2013, 06:48 AM
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Has anyone done the french braid using the small half hexi ruler. I saw this idea on Missouri Star. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dn_4vTxwfk
It makes the cutest little braid, but I dont have a pattern for a quilt. The braid is only 5 inches wide, and no matter how I arrange the braids, it doesn't look balanced. They look so long and skinny. Any ideas?
I have Googled french braid, watched Ellen do a Braid in a Day, but they all look wider. I'm stuck!
It makes the cutest little braid, but I dont have a pattern for a quilt. The braid is only 5 inches wide, and no matter how I arrange the braids, it doesn't look balanced. They look so long and skinny. Any ideas?
I have Googled french braid, watched Ellen do a Braid in a Day, but they all look wider. I'm stuck!
It turned out well but I would not make another any time soon.
06-07-2013, 08:19 AM
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I have made several French braids without a ruler or pattern. Just remember to keep in mind the ratio is 1 to 3. In other words, if you cut your piece 2 inches wide then it must be 6 inches long. if you do 2.5 then the length must be 7.5 I like this because you can make any size you want as long as you remember the 1 to 3 ratio. Hope this helps.
06-07-2013, 10:23 AM
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I think this is good advice. I'll try to remember this when I make mine (it's on my bucket list). A friend of mine had the same problem when she made a tablerunner from French braids. Thanks for the reminder!
06-07-2013, 10:32 AM
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This is what I came up with for a solution. Because I was using the mini half hexi, the braids were only 6 inches wide. They looked too long and skinny to run from one end of the quilt to the other. I still would like a way to make a bigger quilt, as I have many, many scraps to use up. Thanks for all you help
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