How do you choose fabric for OBW

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02-28-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrine

The bigger the repeat, the greater number and variety of blocks you will get. Don't go below 12". Avoid fabrics with very widely spaced features, i.e. too much background colour, and also avoid straight lines. The OBW books all give good info and hints on how to choose fabrics too.

Thank you Katrine.

02-28-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrine

Absolutely right. :-D You can find all the book information here http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section_list.jsp
read the topic heading for OBWs, Stack n Whack etc...

Thanks k3n, I will check that out.

02-28-2011, 09:51 AM

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I have one to do the goes against all the normal rules.. but I looked at it with the mirror tool that you can get and I love the way it looks in there.