"Turning Over a New Leaf #2" OBW with octagons
#102
Originally Posted by gaigai
Originally Posted by k3n
[ And yes, since I really got into quilting, I suddenly see the relevance of things like geometry! :-D
#104
I am no help. They are both attractive. It does seem to me, though, that the octagonal quilt has more angles within each section. As I pondered the difference, I noticed that for whatever reason, the angles of the flowers/leaves, whatever they are, were more pronounced. There was a white one with a red diagonal that went across each piece ... I couldn't find anything like that in the hexagons, so I have to conclude that the accentuated angles are created because of the increased number of seams and pieces. <wave>
#105
Originally Posted by JoanneS
Another reason why I love to quilt - I loved hs geometry!
No no no - don't hit me ...
No no no - don't hit me ...
I like being arty-creative and chucking stuff about willy-nilly, like on my art quilts but I also LOVE structure, order and pattern. Thought I was weird, glad I'm not, or at least, I'm in good company! :lol:
#106
Originally Posted by omak
I am no help. They are both attractive. It does seem to me, though, that the octagonal quilt has more angles within each section. As I pondered the difference, I noticed that for whatever reason, the angles of the flowers/leaves, whatever they are, were more pronounced. There was a white one with a red diagonal that went across each piece ... I couldn't find anything like that in the hexagons, so I have to conclude that the accentuated angles are created because of the increased number of seams and pieces. <wave>
#109
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Oh wow, just saw this. How very cool to see the comparison. I'm surprised to see I like both. I'm a real fan of the movement and liveliness that comes with hexagons, but the octagons are amazing, too, such richness and stateliness!
For me the "losing part of the blocks" really enhances the dynamic nature of the hexes (and conversely, emphasises the calmness of the octagons - both very cool).
For me the "losing part of the blocks" really enhances the dynamic nature of the hexes (and conversely, emphasises the calmness of the octagons - both very cool).
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