EmmaS - I've done a braid runner with more widely different fabrics than you are considering and it turned out pretty, just did not do the tonal progression like the examples here show. I like what you have pictured.
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Ok, Sorry for the delay. Here are the instructions. Once my email is done acting up I will be shipping out the *.pdf versions to everyone.
FrenchBraid Table Runner FabricRequirements: Braids:Each fabric for the braids will require approximately: 4= 2 inch by 8.5 inch strips (for one run) OR 8 = 2 inch by 8.5inch strips Accent:You will need 24 = 2 inch by 2 inch squares CenterBlock: Center square needs to be 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Backing:the backing will require a piece that is at least 12.5 inches wide byabout 48 inches long. *youcan always piece this* Binding:you will need a strip of binding (either 2.25 or 2.5 in widedepending on your desire) by 100 inches. Cutting: Braid Fabrics: 8.5 inches x 2 inches (4 of each braid) Accent Squares: 2 inches x 2 inches ( 2 for each braid) Center Square: 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches CenterSquare: The center square should be finished at 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Youmay do the center in different ways. You can embroider one, fussy cutone, or piece one. In the end the center should measure 8.5 x 8.5 inches. Stretch yourboundaries :) do something different! FabricSelection: Thekey to a glowing braid is in the selection of fabrics used to createthe braid. You have 2 different types of fabrics, the braid fabricsand the accent fabric. I will start with the discussion on how toselect braid fabrics. These fabrics focus mainly on tone and value.You first need to decide what color you want the finished product tobe, such as blue/green/yellow/etc. You may also decide to go through2 or even 3 colors. I have done several of each, so I will stronglysuggest for your first, settle on one color. It is infinitely easierto find one color than shifting through values of differentcolors. Onceyou select the color family you want, then you need to find fabricsthat go through the different values of that color in a specifictone. It is important to note, your fabrics for the braids need to beof the same tonal family but different values in that tone. Setthem up on a table you pass often, in the order you want to do them.Then leave them there for several days, look at the braids indifferent lights and times of day. Feel free to shift things aroundas you need to do. For my larger versions of the braids I generallyleave them out for a week or two before finalizing the color order.Take the time you need, trust me it will come out wonderful. Instructions:
AdditionalNotes: 1. You can useinsul-brite as your batting and it will make the runner do dual dutyas a hot plate. Only thing you need to ensure is that you use 100%cotton on everything, including the stitching. Meaning you probablyshould not use an embroidered center. 2. This is a great place to use different decorative stitches on yourmachines. Pick one and just go for it! |
Going to start now.
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Email has gone out, assuming everything went well you all should have it in your regular email box now :)
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Thanks!
I have a question. I don't have an embroidery machine, jut a quilters companion 4800, so no big embroidery for me. But I did get a dresden plate this week and was wondering what size to make a dresden for the center. I was thinking a 3 inch cut, but thought someone here might have a better idea. |
Originally Posted by Ashjoy
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Thanks!
I have a question. I don't have an embroidery machine, jut a quilters companion 4800, so no big embroidery for me. But I did get a dresden plate this week and was wondering what size to make a dresden for the center. I was thinking a 3 inch cut, but thought someone here might have a better idea. |
Now that I reading the email, I'm feeling slightly panicked!
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I read through the instructions and have a question -- step 14 - trim excess from all 4 sides? Wouldn't we be only trimming the 2 sides of the straggly fabric? Or, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.
I cut my pink ombre out last night and was EXTREMELY excited about how it turned out. The gals at our sit & sew came over and loved it too. I got 10 runs so will only be doing the one color for now. Think 20 runs (using the teal and pink fabric) would make it too long. Will start on this after breakfast..... |
Originally Posted by vickig626
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I read through the instructions and have a question -- step 14 - trim excess from all 4 sides? Wouldn't we be only trimming the 2 sides of the straggly fabric? Or, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.
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Originally Posted by Ashjoy
(Post 5945809)
Now that I reading the email, I'm feeling slightly panicked!
Now now, dont get panicked, it really is easy peasy when you put it together. Just go slow. Sew on the small accents, sort your stacks, and just do one braid at a time. Iron, then the next braid. Once you get past that first one, the rest of it is just repetition. I call this my ADHD pattern, sew for 2 seconds, get up and iron, sew for 2 seconds, up and iron......consider it exercise :) |
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