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I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-23-2010 12:32 PM
Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by I go To The Sea To Breathe
I know this is really dumb. But how do I pick the fabric for a French Braid Quilt. I have been in LQS and I just get overwhelmed looking at the fabric. Maybe I need a mentor, I am not sure. I feel so stupid, I have been quilting since last March, I have finished 2 quilts for kids, and made one twin size, maybe I'm not ready for a FB. Any suggestions? Stupid Question for today...

I found a pattern for a french braid table runner, after my boys wake up I will run down and see who it is by. I also want to make a french braid but have been unsure of how or the size, so thought I would start small. (They all look so beautiful)From what I have gathered if a person picks a "focal" fabric(for the center) and builds out from it with the different colors from the focal fabric you can't go wrong.
Ps... I am in Piedmont, SD Maybe after the holidays we could do a french braid party gettogether...... And learn as we go.

Judy that sounds awesome. Good hints. Give me a call after the holidays. Would love to talk to someone who quilts....Blessings

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-23-2010 12:33 PM
Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by I go To The Sea To Breathe
I know this is really dumb. But how do I pick the fabric for a French Braid Quilt. I have been in LQS and I just get overwhelmed looking at the fabric. Maybe I need a mentor, I am not sure. I feel so stupid, I have been quilting since last March, I have finished 2 quilts for kids, and made one twin size, maybe I'm not ready for a FB. Any suggestions? Stupid Question for today...
I found a pattern for a french braid table runner, after my boys wake up I will run down and see who it is by. I also want to make a french braid but have been unsure of how or the size, so thought I would start small. (They all look so beautiful)From what I have gathered if a person picks a "focal" fabric(for the center) and builds out from it with the different colors from the focal fabric you can't go wrong.
Ps... I am in Piedmont, SD Maybe after the holidays we could do a french braid party gettogether...... And learn as we go.
Me again....
I found the pattern it is called "Braid Runner" "Quilt as you go"
uh oh! That could be scary-have never done that before either. The pattern says:The fabrics in the braid look great if chosen from light to dark to create 3D effect.

Maybe I should buy the pattern you have and we could do the table runner first...at least get the idea of picking fabrics...

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-23-2010 12:34 PM
We will get back to this after the holdiays....thanks so much

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-23-2010 12:35 PM
Originally Posted by Norene B
My avatar is done in French Braid also.
What part of SD are you near? Your avitar is beautiful....love those colors also. Now I don't know what colors I want...LOL

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-23-2010 12:37 PM
You ladies are so talented. I hope I can get one going...I will get one going.....Blessings and thanks for responses...

stewyscrewy 11-23-2010 12:41 PM
here is my versioin of the design. I made a few modifications that fit my needs. Hope this helps. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-72155-1.htm

Norene B 11-23-2010 01:42 PM
Originally Posted by I go To The Sea To Breathe
Originally Posted by Norene B
My avatar is done in French Braid also.
What part of SD are you near? Your avitar is beautiful....love those colors also. Now I don't know what colors I want...LOL
I live at Custer. If you ever plan on coming down this way the gal at the Quilt Shop is really good at picking colors. She has been very helpful to me.

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-27-2010 12:29 PM
Beautiful colors. Love it.

I go To The Sea To Breathe 11-27-2010 12:31 PM
If you live in Custer, I can see your inspriration for your avitar. I have never been to the quilt shop in Custer, now you did it. I am going..Blessings

Norene B 11-27-2010 12:42 PM
They have some of that fabric that I made this quilt out of. PM me when you decide to come down.


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