...At least, I think it's called a braid. I'm going to make a table runner using Quiltbug.com's free table topper pattern (pic below).

But I want to put a border around it, and this question may be a bit premature, but - when you're going to put a border around a braid like this, do you cut it differently? I mean, one of the last steps on quiltbug's instructions is to cut it so the sides are straight (instead of the triangles that you would have left). So do I cut it the same? For some reason I'm thinking if you cut it the same and added a border, it would cut off your points.

Not sure if any of that made sense, but I hope it does!

Also, I have three different purple fabrics (see pic below) - do you recommend doing dark in the middle and then the medium and the white going out or white in the middle and medium and dark going outward?

You would cut the sides straight, just make sure you leave 1/4 inch away from the corner of the center diamond so that the point doesn't get cut off.
Pretty colors! I'm not sure how I would place them....

Your fabrics are lovely!! You could go either way, light to dark, or dark to light, both would be great!
If you put a border around it, it will not cut off the points, just make the runner longer and wider.
Please post a picture when you are done, I really like your colors. :thumbup:

Any color placement will be beautiful. If I were doing it I would put the white in the Center and the small squares. I have made these, they are fun and easy.

Your colors are very pretty! I'd put the light in the small squares-

I just finished this runner today-same downloaded pattern. I used Christmas fabric and it turned out really pretty. I recommend using the lightest fabric as the center and the small squares.
Sadiemae said this was an easy pattern. I didn't think so LOL!! The cutting instructions were confusing to me and then trying to place the strips--bless you Sadiemae if you had an easy time.
Can't wait to see a pic of yours done in those beautiful fabrics.

Isn't it fascinating how some things might be easy for me and difficult for you--then something that is easy for you might be a struggle for me. It is the same with Log Cabin which I found simple and yet some people really struggle with it. Applique' I found frustrating and most people find it easy.

I have made a few of these with & added borders. I was afraid, too, that the point of the center square would be cut off, but it wasn't. Adding a border with a 1/4" seam to the braid would be no different than adding your binding with 1/4" seam- right? I also thought that the cutting directions were more work to figure out than making the runner! I just took this pic with my cell phone so it isn't as clear as a camera shot- sorry!

Those of you who have done this...how do you do the binding for the points and angles?
Is there a tute?

Gday, they are all beautiful. I was wondering when making these tablerunners and placemats, what does everyone use for the middle part, what type of wadding etc... ?

Beautiful fabrics!! Purple is my favorite. I'm thinking the white for the center squares.


Pennyj123
I would think and low-loft batting would be fine. I use Warm and Natural.

Thanks to everyone for the helpful advice!

Maggiemay, your runner is beautiful! :)

The instructions did look a little bit confusing to me. Maybe it's just the way she worded it. I'll probably start the project tonight or tomorrow morning so I'll let you know how it goes!

Once again, thanks. This board is so awesome and I'm pretty sure I'd be lost without you guys.

I have made several from this pattern and I found it to be easy also. Once you make one it will make sense.

I have made some of these too...the directions were confusing to me the first time around but once you get it, it goes very fast! A nice simple pattern with beautiful results. Love your fabrics..purples are my favorite.

I do the same as a regular square corner where I stop 1/4" before the corner then fold up, then down ( I'm sure there is a name for it...) but when I do the folds I just fold & follow the angle of the runner & it comes out ok.

Pretty colors. I would suggest searching on GOOGLE for Braid quilts images. You should see them both with a dark center and a light center and then decide which way you like better.

That is going to be just beautiful. I love your fabric. Make sure and post a pic when you are done.

I have this pattern also and have made a couple, they were quite easy to do. Your colors will be really pretty on this one.

Here are a couple of pictures of one I did from that same pattern. I DID make sure that I had enough fabric beyond the center points that I didn't lose them when I did the binding, which is quite narrow.

MaggieMay, yours is very beautiful. I like it with extra borders!

Sue

Awww, yours is absolutely beautiful! :) I love the quilting you did in the center. I had considered appliqueing something there, but after hearing a few suggestions from the board and seeing yours - I think I'll just find a nice larger pattern to quilt there. In case you missed it, here's what I have so far:

Ooooo, that is pretty.

I have made three of this pattern so far. First time was a bugger, second not so bad, and third time a breeze. From now on, I will be leaving the braids longer so as not to cut too short when straigtening the sides. Also, measure, measure, measure. Fold in half-point to point, so that your obtuse corner points are matching.

You just have to play with the obtuse corners when binding. No real trick to it for me.

I like the quilt pictured with the two borders and teh binding. Looks great.

Very pretty Alexis! I like the fabric placement!

I like the Christmas one too Pinkiris!

I really like how yours is turning out, Alexis. Please let us see it when it's finished!

Sue