bigsister63

Does anyone know tricks to making prairie points. Like joining, attaching to quilt , binding. I know the general principle but am looking for an easier way. Or something that will looks the same but not so much work. I have no more background fabric or I was thinking HST. not sure piano key will look ok! Thanks!!!!!!

Jingle

youtube may have some easier way to make them. I find it faster and easier to just go ahead and do them that way. Seems if I try a new way it takes longer.

nativetexan

do a search for that subject here too. I'm sure it's been discussed. you might find some help there too.

jmoore

Yes, I’m pretty sure it has been discussed here on the board in the past.

bkay

I'm not sure exactly what the above quote means.

Here are two ways to do them. I've not made them myself and am not sure what the traditional way is. Donna Jordan has a tutorial that looks doable. She uses charm packs, but 5" squares would work as well. I didn't watch the whole video this time, but I think she shows how to bind them as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJenRhhbi4A

This looks doable, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25fnkU7L2qc

maviskw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25fnkU7L2qc

I have done this method and liked it very well. It takes some effort to keep the sequence of actions in order, but you catch on soon. I have also done this with two fabrics by sewing two strips (half as wide plus seam allowances) together. I liked that, too.

institches33

Me too. Works great!

Onebyone

Donna Jordan's tutorial is the best way for me too.

bigsister63

update- I decided not to make prairie points-looks hard and may not have enough fabric since I am using scraps. I decided to do "piano key" (Whose idea was that). Good thing I like the process and not speed. These are taking be forever since they are 1' wide. and top is about 65/85" What was I thinking!!!!!!! Have fun!!!!!!!