Thursday, September 3, 2015

Mystery Quilt-Along Step 4

The fourth step to my Mystery Quilt-Along is finally done thanks to the low humidity of the past couple of days during which time I spent many hours happily playing in my upstairs sewing studio.
Mystery Quilt-Along Step 4
After Step 4, the quilt top should measure 66 1/2" long x 62 1/2" wide.  We're getting there!

 I decided on a French braid border and for those of you who have never made one, you'll find that it is surprisingly easy to do.  

 Below is one of the many links I found on how to go about constructing a pieced French braid.


And just click HERE for the link to the downloadable PDF file containing the photo and instructions.

 Have fun and we'll see you 'soon' with Step 5.

Happy stitching!


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17 comments:

  1. LesleySeptember 3, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Kaaren, your quilt is beautiful! Love seeing the braided border added to the centre. Gorgeous!

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  2. FlickenstichlerinSeptember 3, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Just gorgeous Karen, wonderful desing.
    Greetings,
    Syliva

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  3. SaraSeptember 3, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. The braid adds a real depth to the whole design.

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  4. Janet O.September 3, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    The wandering geese and braid borders really give it movement!

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  5. SandiSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Lovely!

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  6. MariaSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I am loving your House Mystery Quilt and hope to still be able to download the patterns and make it when we get home in a few weeks. Hubby and I have been travelling around Aussie for the past 6 weeks...

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  7. barbara woodsSeptember 3, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I love that, you need to put into a show some where. It would win!

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  8. Robin Waggoner, Quilter and DesignerSeptember 3, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Kaaren, I LOVE, LOVE this. I am always drawn to "neighborhood" house type quilts but this one is really striking. I like the primitive color scheme and the wonderful staggered flying geese. Great job as always.

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  9. SheilaSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern Kaarin. I'm one step behind, but I will get caught up!

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  10. margaretSeptember 4, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    thank you Karen

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  11. Samplings from Spring CreekSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    I made a French braid quilt using French General fabrics and gave the quilt to my niece. I used the binding tool--it was ever so easy

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  12. Wendy Caton ReedSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Looking wonderful! I hope you are getting some of this cool air we are enjoying in Maine this morning!

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  13. Peg - Happy In QuiltingSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Gorgeous Karen 💖

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  14. ConnieSeptember 6, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    I love your quilt and your blog!

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  15. Pam in ILSeptember 9, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous design. I love the colors of the fabric you are using!

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  16. ~Laurie~September 15, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    I would stop where you are. The single color border really makes it pop - just as is :) Great job - a beautiful beautiful quilt!

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  17. FrancesSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I would love to know what the additional step would be. I would be happy making it larger, but will love it even if you stop where you are.

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