FACESNORTH

Prairie points-I think that is what you call them. I found a wonderful tutorial but I would like to have the points in multiple colors like the patterns in my quilt top. Can any one instruct me in how to do that?

candlequilter

I don't know if there some sort of a shortcut for doing this but when I want prairie points to match the colors or fabrics in my quilt top I just make individual points out of those same fabrics and put them in the order that I want them to repeat and sew them down. I did see at a sewing expo where a lady had created a template to use to make prairie points and in the demo she sewed 2 strips (different colors together) to make an alternating color prairie point. You could probably google prairie point template to find her system.

Good luck,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

quilterella

I just make individual points from the colours in the quilt and sew them down. They are time consuming and tedious...but, oh...what a beautiful finish. Good luck and please post pictures when finished.

katier825

I put them on a quilt I recently did. I selected some charms that matched the turnovers I used in the quilt. Then I cut the charms into 4 squares. Here's the link to the picture and pattern:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-91109-1.htm

FACESNORTH

Thank you every one. I was hoping there was a quick way but I looks like no there is not . So I am cutting our 250 2.5 inch squares and getting started !!! thanks again.
Loretta

LucyInTheSky

They do look great when finished though

GypsyRse1

I was using 2.5" strips for a scrappy log cabin and when I finished, I cut the remaining strips into 2.5" squares. I sat at the ironing board with a small container and folded the pieces diagonally, pressed, folded again diagonally and pressed then tossed into the container. I then sat at my sewing machine and started assembling the border. Like I said, I liked working with it and I loved the finished look. I was a newby and it didn't seem like a difficult process.