cjsews

If you have not figured it out yet I see your problem. You need too add strips on each adjacent side like you would a log cabin. You skipped a side and went to opposite edges

elnan

No matter what shape you end up with, it will be beautiful with that fabric.

emmydo

Thanks for all the replies !!! cjsews your right .... i do remember seeing that step.lol thanks for all the help and ideas , i am going to try to get it straight later today .... will post picture if all goes well..

linmid

This is on my to do list so I am going to follow this closely.

twinkie

I have made many octagon table toppers. When I add on a border, I add the first border on every other edge for a total of 4 pieces. Then I trim them off so that the end of the added piece is even with the edge of the material that doesn't have a border piece added to it. Then I add the other 4 border pieces and trim them. I hope this explains how I do it and it works for me.

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emmydo

twinkie that is exactly what i want to do with my dresdon !! your is beautiful !!! i do ok on my first border , but ... some how i trim my second border wrong, i put it on then trim it even with my first border , that is next to it .... and that creates more of a triangle....

Barb in Louisiana

The pattern from myCarolinahome.
https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress...-table-topper/

I am so glad you asked the questions about this type of quilt. I want to make some as gifts. I'm have to search through my rulers to see if I have a hexagon one for the center. If not....shopping trip!!!