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I just started quilting and went to a Eleanor burns quilt in a day log cabin quilt. I learned so much, cutting,sewing etc. but the most important thing I learned is that quilt in a day is false advertisement!!'
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Originally Posted by tjradj
(Post 5247973)
The Friendship braid quilt is an easy one to do with the quilt as you go technique and that eliminates the whole issue of the bias edges. Once the strips are finished, you connect them with a joining strip between them.
Use the tutorial that shows you how to foundation piece the friendship braid, but instead of using a foundation fabric, layer your backing and batting and stitch onto that. You'll end up with each braid already quilted when you're done and then all you do is connect them, add a border and bind it. |
Great tut Jacquie. I too have admired the French Braid but haven't tried one yet. I like the advise to Grannyh and think I'll also try a table runner first, working my way up. Thanks!
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 5246478)
check this video out.....I can't keep this tool in stock...(though right now I have a new order of 6)
this is crazy fast and fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpHAp_pyVXQ |
Very interesting discussion! I want to make a French Braid quilt someday, but had never researched the problems!
I've just learned so much! Thanks everyone for the great tips and the tutorials!! |
It was one of my firsts, and I didn't have any problem with it. It was fun!
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I just made a scrappy braid quilt by following the pattern here http://quiltville.blogspot.ca/2005/0...d-borders.html. This is for a border but I made a quilt with 5 strips & sashing between the strips. My friend is making one now & this will be her 1st quilt. Go for it! This pattern is great for a beginner.
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There's some great advice that others have given. One other hint I could add is this: when you're putting your braids down to match up and pin, DO NOT pick up one end and flip it (like you would sheets) to move it. This will stretch them out, and this movement is an unconscious move that we all make I think to straighten out quilt tops and sections. Other than being careful of the bias stretching, just pay attention to the details and you'll end up with a very nice quilt. (p.s. after I made mine, I gave the book away!!)
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jaciqltznok, I knew before I went to the tute that that was the one you had linked to! I just did one of those & it was so easy! Thanks auntpiggylpn for posting the tute I posted for the runner. It's really simple also. Ya'll beat me to the posts! Granny, try both these. Or one of them. You'll like the results!
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Oh! A little hint on working with bias....starch the piece first, then cut. Helps to retain shape.
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Here's another Missouri Star demonstration of making a friendship braid:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dn_4vTxwfk
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