@vickie5717 Hi Vicki 👋 ☺️!! I agree with you. This is the 1st video with verbal & visual instructions. I'm saving this video for when I want to start my project.
Thank you so much for simplifying this process, Cristen. I walked away from a braided table runner last week that was meant to be a Christmas gift. Now, I feel confident enough to return to it and get it finished! You are a treasure, and I genuinely appreciate your kind and simple way of teaching us. Hugs
I just recently cut a bunch of my scraps into different lengths of 2.5” strips. This is going to be a perfect way to use them up! I’m new at this but you explained it clearly enough I can do this! Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback! Gosh it has been so long since I made this video I don't remember the exact length! Let me know if you decide to make it on your own 🙌
That is gorgeous! You have an amazing personality and you did a great job explaining! You have a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to all in love and light!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼
THANK YOU SO MUCH..... I WATCHED THE TUTORIAL AGAIN, AND IT GETS MORE BEAUTIFUL. I WILL DEFINITELY NEED TO WATCH AGAIN WHEN I BEGIN TO SEW IT. I HOPE I CAN STILL GAIN ACCESS TO IT . THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.. CHERYL IN OREGON
This is a beautiful pattern. Many years ago I made a full sized quilt with this pattern, the only difference is that I alternated light and dark fabrics, light on one side and dark on the other. I've since lost my pattern so I'm very happy that I found your video !
I just found you and love how you simplify a project thank you for sharing i make items for Tomorrows Hope Family Store and American Legion Post 89 raffles here in Springville Tn Love your work and ideas
Ohh My Gosh, that is going to be a Gorgeous Quilt!! I Absolutely Love It😍❤ Thank You for the idea & the video. I'll have to Try to make one for myself, once I get more experience 🙂 lol. Please continue making Fantasy Videos!!
I really enjoy watching your tips an tricks. The French braid block is beautiful, Can’t wait to get started making some with my scraps. Thank you for sharing. I watch your videos all the time. ☺️
This looks so simple and beautiful Im planning to make some quilts for Christmas gifts Making this and your jelly roll quilts should be lots of fun and relaxing I cant wait to get started
found your tutorial today, love it very explanatory can you tell me how long this ends up,and can you use 9'' instead of 6'' is it the same way, thank you very much simple and easy to follow
You can do any form of length on the pieces but it may shift how wide the pieces end up being. Do a test strip and see if it's what you like before you cut all of your pieces! 😘
Do you have a video that you talk about what you do once you have sewn all the quilt pieces together. I am having a heck of a time with the borders and how to pick the batting
Hi Teresa, There are tons of videos out on youtube on those subjects. It is a bit overwhelming, isn't it? I actually have a virtual class (self paced) that I teach the entire quilt making process start to finish. I find it easier to learn when you can ask your questions and get answers back (It is closed for enrollment right now... but it is opening up again next month) You can add your name to the waitlist to be notified when it opens here: iseestarsquilting.shop/mqmewaitlist-5782
Hi Mickey, I have a Janome Horizon 15,000. It's a beautiful machine. It is a higher level machine and NOT what I began my quilting journey on. If you're looking for a midrange quilting machine that has great proven abilities I suggest a Janome 3160QDC. I use that one for travel or smaller projects. I started my quilting journey on a regular cheap Walmart sewing machine and upgraded as I was able to. 😘
I love your channel! I started a quilting course many years ago but was not able to finish. Instead of trimming the french braid, could you continue adding pieces on the sides?
You absolutely could. It might end up with some weird y seams when joining them together? Or you could trim the sides and join with other blocks. Good to keep thinking. Let me know if you try it!
I watch you alot. I have 2 jelly rolls that equal 40- 40 inch strips. If I cut them 2 1/2 by 6 inch. How many would I need to make a small throw for my Grandson? You are very information. I just made a small throw just by sewing my strips together. Now i would like to make a french braid throw for my Grandson. I have 2 - 20 jelly rolls=40 strips. How many strips do you think I would need with the braid? Also how many rows going across? Thank you in advance.
Christen! Great video and perfect timing too! I’m working on two panels quilts for a set of twins…boy and girl. They are identical teddy ears…but one panel has a pink bow and the other a blue. So cute…enormous for a panel. I could quilt it and bind it and be done…but of course a seasoned quilter aunty can and won’t don’t such things. This will make the perfect main border and wow…couldn’t be easier. TY for this awesome tutorial! On another note….I notice you have a Janome Horizon. Me too! I have been having problems with my auto thread cutter and returned with machine in tow several times to my dealer. I notice you stitch auto cut and then stitch your next piece. Are you editing out pulling the needle thread and holding it while you make the first few stitches…or are you, as I suspect, just stitching? If I were to just stitch, I’d have a nest of threads and/or top thread breakage. My dealer tells me the thread cutter is not intended to work the way I think should. What say you…cause I’m getting ready to trade the machine in. I was also told that like my former machine, not a Janome, that when I stopped stitching if the needle was in the need down position, the foot would automatically lift half the full lift allowing for ease of pivot, etc. I kinda feeling a bit duped. 🤔
I have to admit that I have had absolutely no formal training on my sewing machine. I'm very much a figure it out as you go, kind of girl, but I am absolutely smitten over this machine. I love it so much. (love that we're sewing machine twins, by the way!) I do have 2 friends who have the same machine so I've watched them and sewn with them a few times. I've never held the threads for the first few stitches... I just sew and go. My first thought would be to ask what kind of thread you use in your machine. And I don't mean to sound snobish in any way, but the cheaper threads have more wax in them to keep them smooth. That can add to build up in your machine and cause all kinds of troubles. I usually use 50 weight thread and only the more premium brands. Aurofil is one of my favorites. Also, double check your needle size with the manual. I've heard of a few people having troubles that all came down to the wrong needle size - especially in the auto threading feature. I think there is a setting that you can adjust for the presser foot to automatically pop up a half bit, but I can't think of it off the top of my head. I usually just use the knee bar on mine with the needle down to pivot. If you have anymore questions, I'm happy to give my two cents, but I'm not an expert... You could also try calling a different dealer or repair shop and see what they have to say. it might help! ❤
Try using scrap pieces of fabric to lead into your stitches. It’s called leaders and enders. It can help with the bird nesting of your thread. My first machine was a Brother from Walmart. It was a wonderful machine for piecing, but it was awful about bird nesting the thread. I have a Juki 2010Q now it’s not as bad at the nesting but still happens. I learned about using leaders and enders from Lori Holt. Try it and see if it helps.
Thank You So Much For The Thread Tip!😄 I've been wondering & trying to find which thread would be best. I've come to value your opinion, so I'm gonna try it! Thank You again!
Thank you for the video I have watched sooo many videos to learn this patttern this is the only one that I understood thank you😊
You’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful!
@vickie5717 Hi Vicki 👋 ☺️!! I agree with you. This is the 1st video with verbal & visual instructions. I'm saving this video for when I want to start my project.
Thank you so much for simplifying this process, Cristen. I walked away from a braided table runner last week that was meant to be a Christmas gift. Now, I feel confident enough to return to it and get it finished! You are a treasure, and I genuinely appreciate your kind and simple way of teaching us. Hugs
Agree 100%! I so enjoy these videos. I appreciate you for putting them together for us to learn from! Happy sewing 🧵.
VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL
Thank you so much 😀
Your hair style is really cute today. Thanks for such good lessons.
aw thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed watching! 😘😘
I just found you. I’m new to quilting. You’re very good at explaining. I love this project!
I'm so glad! Welcome Irene!
I want to see a bunch of those 'blocks' put together
Excellent presentation, Aloha&mahalo ♥️🙏🏼
Thank you kindly
Thank you for making this look so easy and approachable, Christen! It looks like my next project involves French Braids!
Wonderful! I can't wait to see, please feel free to send pictures. christen@iseestarsquilting.com 😍"
I just recently cut a bunch of my scraps into different lengths of 2.5” strips. This is going to be a perfect way to use them up! I’m new at this but you explained it clearly enough I can do this! Thank you.
That is so exciting. You can do this.
Thrilled I found this video since I am going to be making this quilt shortly.
YAY! I can't wait to hear all about it.
Love all you videos. Lots of information
Thank you for watching 🥰🥰
This looks like so much fun! I appreciate the time you take to share these wonderful ideas with us!
You are so welcome! I'm glad that you like them!
What was the finished length of the braid using 13 strips?? I like the hint about making your own jelly roll strips.
Thanks for your feedback! Gosh it has been so long since I made this video I don't remember the exact length! Let me know if you decide to make it on your own 🙌
Oh MY!!! I love this! ok adding this block to my growing list of quilts to try!! Thanks for the awesome video!!
You're so welcome! You should totally try it out!
Me too!
That is gorgeous! You have an amazing personality and you did a great job explaining! You have a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing! Blessings to all in love and light!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼
That is just so kind of you. Thank you for making my day and sharing! 💜
Great tutorial! It was exactly what I was looking for.
I am so glad it helped!
I love your tutorials. I have so many jelly rolls so I’m going to give this one a try 💕
Wonderful!
This looks beautiful
Thank you! I hope you try it out and let me know how it goes! 🤩
❤ I really like your French Braid Block, you explained it really well, thank you. I will give it a try 😊
Please do!
THANK YOU SO MUCH..... I WATCHED THE TUTORIAL AGAIN, AND IT GETS MORE BEAUTIFUL. I WILL DEFINITELY NEED TO WATCH AGAIN WHEN I BEGIN TO SEW IT. I HOPE I CAN STILL GAIN ACCESS TO IT . THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.. CHERYL IN OREGON
It will be available to watch whenever you want to watch it 🥰 this has been a popular tutorial
This was an awesome tutorial. Now I got to try it.
Have fun! Can't wait to hear about it.
Hello! New subscriber here! Thank you for posting and I'm looking forward to your next video.
Awesome! Thank you! 🥰🥰
Love your nail polish.
YAY! I love all the colors. 😊
Thank you for making the video!! I can do this, you boosted my confidence level!
You got this! I can't wait to hear all about it.
I love how this looks and all the ideas you are giving for using up scraps! :)
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!
I would love to see what you made out of those French braid blocks.
Love this block!
It was a lot of fun.
Love watching your videos! Your projects are always so much fun and your beautiful face and joyful smile make my day!
Aw thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy watching the videos! 🥰
I finished it and it looks gorgeous. Thank you sooooo much for the instructional video. Can’t wait to try something else. I appreciate you so much.
That's wonderful 😊 thanks for letting me know!
Thank you! Love this idea
You are so welcome! Enjoy it and have fun! 😘
I loved this tutorial! What a gorgeous block.
Hey 👋 how are you doing?
Thanks ❤️❤️ I appreciate you watching the tutorial!
Great way to use jelly roll scraps, or any scraps!! Love it!! Thank you for video!!
You are so welcome!
Very beautiful fabrics indeed. Thank you.
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Thank you! 😊
Thanks for making this video.... now I can use up my scraps & make something amazing!!!
You are so welcome! Have fun with it!
Love your energy, also short and to the point. Thank you! Fun pattern.
You are so welcome!
Beautiful fabric
Thank you so much 😊
I'm so glad I saw your tutorial. I am making one of these for a summer tablerunner. I just subscribed. Hope to see many more ideas.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing 🥰 good luck on your table runner!
Great idea! I need to do something patriotic for the fourth that would really be cool.
Great tutorial! Thanks! I think this would be a nice border!
I'd love to try it out a quilt too and use this as the border! 😍 Great idea!
This is a beautiful pattern. Many years ago I made a full sized quilt with this pattern, the only difference is that I alternated light and dark fabrics, light on one side and dark on the other. I've since lost my pattern so I'm very happy that I found your video !
Wonderful! Thank you so much for being here and watching.
I can’t believe how easy this is! Thanks for the great tutorial. I’ll be making some of these.
That is so great to hear Elaine!
Very pretty
Thank you! 😘😘
Love this!!😊
Thank you!!
As you start sewing the strips together, are you pressing the seams open or pressing onyo the darker fabric?
I just found you and love how you simplify a project thank you for sharing i make items for Tomorrows Hope Family Store and American Legion Post 89 raffles here in Springville Tn Love your work and ideas
You are so sweet Denise. Thank you for sharing and I love that you gift what you make to others. That is the best.
Sew happy I found you
Me too! Thanks for watching 😘😘
Ohh My Gosh, that is going to be a Gorgeous Quilt!! I Absolutely Love It😍❤ Thank You for the idea & the video. I'll have to Try to make one for myself, once I get more experience 🙂 lol. Please continue making Fantasy Videos!!
"Fantastic " videos. 🤭 oops lol
Experience will come as long as you keep creating! I'm so glad you found inspiration in the video 🥰
This is great for me. I can’t follow patterns very well and this is great for this old brain! Now I’m excited! Thank you for thinking for me! Lol
I will always take care of my favorite quilters! 😉🥰😘
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
Love it! Thank you!
So glad!
I'm seeing some kind of amazing border!
Yesssss, girl! Go for it! It would make an amazing border!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
I just love watching your videos....I love this idea, seems to be easy enough....lol we will see
You can do this :) Just take your time and know that practice is the only way to get better at something!
Great instructions!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Love this block!!! It is going to be my next project! Thank you, Christen
I can't wait to see it! 🥰
WOWSA! This is too fun! I love a french braid quilt, but have never attempted it. I KNEW you'd come through for me, my lovee.
I have seen you attempt much more complicated pieces! You will soar beautifully with this one! 🥰🥰
You have made this so much easier love it
Glad I could help! 😘 Thanks for letting me know!
I’ve always been curious about how to do this block. Thanks! 🇨🇦❤️😀🌞
Way easier than you thought, right?? I love this block!
The block is beautiful and you explained it extremely well
Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it
Love your tutorials. You explain things well. Glad I found you
So glad you found me too! 🥳🥳
Have t been quilting lately but this excited me! Guess what I. Going to do today! Thanks!
That is so wonderful! Let me know how it goes :) Yay for a sewing day
Thank You I am doing the Jelly Roll Race in my sewing group tomorrow thatks for the heads up
ooh have fun! 🥰
Great job! I do love this block! You make me want to try it!
You should try it! 😉
I loooooooove everything you do!!!!
Aw thanks so much! 🤗🤩 I am so glad!
Beautiful floral fabrics 😍
Thank you 😘😘
I love this. It is so beginner friendly. I am teaching my granddaughter how to sew. This so pretty! Definitely putting this on my list to do.
Wonderful! I hope that you both have a wonderful time together!
I love this idea! It would be really easy to do this as a quilt-as-you-go!
It would! That is a great idea!
Nice tutorial. The "braided" block is so versatile. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
You’re welcome 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I really enjoy watching your tips an tricks. The French braid block is beautiful, Can’t wait to get started making some with my scraps. Thank you for sharing. I watch your videos all the time. ☺️
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Good luck with your braid block!
Great tutorials thank you
Glad you like them!
If you were to cut the strip 8 inches or longer, would you need to increase the size of the beginning square?
Love your personality and the way you teach!! I'm in and a new sub!! ❤️
Yay! Thank you! So glad to have you!
Looks great. Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching 🥰🥰
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
I love how you presented this tutorial. Please send the link to purchase "Flatter". Thank you 😂
amzn.to/3G9YBlh here you go! there are lots of different colors and scents to choose from. I like the pink one and the new green one!
AMAZING!! I love ALL of your videos!!
Thank you for doing what you do❤️❤️❤️
Aw Thank you Janice! I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! Thank you for watching
Hello 👋 how are you doing today?
I love your tutorials! I have a bunch of jelly rolls and I love your patterns.
Thanks :) I'm so glad you enjoy the videos
Love this I am going to use it in a table runner.
Thank you so much for sharing. 😉
Great idea! I love it!
Beautiful! Can't wait to try this. Thank you.
Yay! Enjoy sewing this block!
Can you use an 8in pie to make itwider
Luv this !
Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I love this ❤
Glad you enjoy it! I appreciate you watching 🤩
Pretty
Thank you! I appreciate it ❤️❤️
This looks so simple and beautiful Im planning to make some quilts for Christmas gifts Making this and your jelly roll quilts should be lots of fun and relaxing I cant wait to get started
Have fun Janice! 😘😘
Thank you for this! I have been wanting to make this for awhile now. My question is can you make the”logs” longer than what you said? Thanks
Yes for sure.
Love it!
So glad! Thank you for watching!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
If I change the strips to two and a half by eights how big would I make the square piece
I made two blocks last night on my serger! So easy! Thanks
hi,ty would be nice to cee the finished quilt ..ty
Very beautiful can this be mixed and matched with quilt blocks? And the braid be the edge peice?
I don't see why not! That sounds like it would be beautiful to mix together! 😍🙌 Great idea!
I like this French braid pattern. Does it have to be scraps?
No not at all, whatever you like.
If you started with longer rectangles would that have helped with keeping it centered?
That would be a great experiment to try! I'll have to try it next time I get the itch to make a braid block 😘 Thanks
found your tutorial today, love it very explanatory can you tell me how long this ends up,and can you use 9'' instead of 6'' is it the same way, thank you very much simple and easy to follow
You can do any form of length on the pieces but it may shift how wide the pieces end up being. Do a test strip and see if it's what you like before you cut all of your pieces! 😘
@@ISeeStarsQuilting thank you
Just watched your video and could you use longer strip's ( 6inch ) and get the same affect. Thanks Wendy.
You absolutely could! Thats why I love quilting and sharing ideas - There is always new ideas that spark from them! 🥳
So, about how many of those braided blocks will I need to prepare for a twin size topper?
very nice
Thank you!
Do you have a video that you talk about what you do once you have sewn all the quilt pieces together. I am having a heck of a time with the borders and how to pick the batting
Hi Teresa, There are tons of videos out on youtube on those subjects. It is a bit overwhelming, isn't it? I actually have a virtual class (self paced) that I teach the entire quilt making process start to finish. I find it easier to learn when you can ask your questions and get answers back (It is closed for enrollment right now... but it is opening up again next month) You can add your name to the waitlist to be notified when it opens here: iseestarsquilting.shop/mqmewaitlist-5782
Hmmm .... hello 👋 how are you doing today?
I am a new subscriber and love what you are doing. Can you please tell me what sewing machine you are using? Thank you and happy quilting!
Hi Mickey, I have a Janome Horizon 15,000. It's a beautiful machine. It is a higher level machine and NOT what I began my quilting journey on. If you're looking for a midrange quilting machine that has great proven abilities I suggest a Janome 3160QDC. I use that one for travel or smaller projects. I started my quilting journey on a regular cheap Walmart sewing machine and upgraded as I was able to. 😘
Thanks for this tutorial, lots of great tips! Beautiful!
I love your channel! I started a quilting course many years ago but was not able to finish. Instead of trimming the french braid, could you continue adding pieces on the sides?
You absolutely could. It might end up with some weird y seams when joining them together? Or you could trim the sides and join with other blocks. Good to keep thinking. Let me know if you try it!
Can you do quilt as you go with this block?
I think you absolutely could. Just need some type of sashing in between and it would look great!
I watch you alot. I have 2 jelly rolls that equal 40- 40 inch strips. If I cut them 2 1/2 by 6 inch. How many would I need to make a small throw for my Grandson? You are very information. I just made a small throw just by sewing my strips together. Now i would like to make a french braid throw for my Grandson. I have 2 - 20 jelly rolls=40 strips. How many strips do you think I would need with the braid? Also how many rows going across? Thank you in advance.
Hi Janet. This is a pretty loaded question and all depends on the size quilt you're wanting to end up with! ❤️
Hi from Texas. What size is the small square that you use? Thank you.
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch.
Christen! Great video and perfect timing too! I’m working on two panels quilts for a set of twins…boy and girl. They are identical teddy ears…but one panel has a pink bow and the other a blue. So cute…enormous for a panel. I could quilt it and bind it and be done…but of course a seasoned quilter aunty can and won’t don’t such things. This will make the perfect main border and wow…couldn’t be easier. TY for this awesome tutorial!
On another note….I notice you have a Janome Horizon. Me too! I have been having problems with my auto thread cutter and returned with machine in tow several times to my dealer. I notice you stitch auto cut and then stitch your next piece. Are you editing out pulling the needle thread and holding it while you make the first few stitches…or are you, as I suspect, just stitching? If I were to just stitch, I’d have a nest of threads and/or top thread breakage. My dealer tells me the thread cutter is not intended to work the way I think should. What say you…cause I’m getting ready to trade the machine in. I was also told that like my former machine, not a Janome, that when I stopped stitching if the needle was in the need down position, the foot would automatically lift half the full lift allowing for ease of pivot, etc. I kinda feeling a bit duped. 🤔
I forgot to mention, thank you in advance for your advice.
I have to admit that I have had absolutely no formal training on my sewing machine. I'm very much a figure it out as you go, kind of girl, but I am absolutely smitten over this machine. I love it so much. (love that we're sewing machine twins, by the way!) I do have 2 friends who have the same machine so I've watched them and sewn with them a few times. I've never held the threads for the first few stitches... I just sew and go. My first thought would be to ask what kind of thread you use in your machine. And I don't mean to sound snobish in any way, but the cheaper threads have more wax in them to keep them smooth. That can add to build up in your machine and cause all kinds of troubles. I usually use 50 weight thread and only the more premium brands. Aurofil is one of my favorites. Also, double check your needle size with the manual. I've heard of a few people having troubles that all came down to the wrong needle size - especially in the auto threading feature. I think there is a setting that you can adjust for the presser foot to automatically pop up a half bit, but I can't think of it off the top of my head. I usually just use the knee bar on mine with the needle down to pivot. If you have anymore questions, I'm happy to give my two cents, but I'm not an expert... You could also try calling a different dealer or repair shop and see what they have to say. it might help! ❤
@@mrslincoln5118 Hey 👋 how are you doing?
Try using scrap pieces of fabric to lead into your stitches. It’s called leaders and enders. It can help with the bird nesting of your thread. My first machine was a Brother from Walmart. It was a wonderful machine for piecing, but it was awful about bird nesting the thread. I have a Juki 2010Q now it’s not as bad at the nesting but still happens. I learned about using
leaders and enders from Lori Holt. Try it and see if it helps.
Thank You So Much For The Thread Tip!😄 I've been wondering & trying to find which thread would be best. I've come to value your opinion, so I'm gonna try it! Thank You again!