"Turning Over a New Leaf #2" OBW with octagons
#11
I would find it difficult to say I prefer one against the other Kathryn - you know I love the first one and the cubes are so right in it.
And I have to say I love the "drama" (excitement almost)I think the octagons create - and the "subtlety" of #1 and the hexagons.
There is one thing I just realised with the octagons though - and that is that you don't lose so much of the block when trimming the top and bottom, as you do with the hexagons, and I like that.
And I have to say I love the "drama" (excitement almost)I think the octagons create - and the "subtlety" of #1 and the hexagons.
There is one thing I just realised with the octagons though - and that is that you don't lose so much of the block when trimming the top and bottom, as you do with the hexagons, and I like that.
#15
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
So...which one do you think was easier? I have not done a OBW but it is on my list.
OH! And they are both stunning! Love the fabric!
OH! And they are both stunning! Love the fabric!
Katrine, I think I'm with yu in that I like both equally but for different reasons. Hadn't thought of not losing parts of the blocks, good point! But you can't do cubes in the octagons or easily hang them into the borders, though I did think you could hang a few of the setting squares out... next one! :mrgreen: :lol:
#16
Originally Posted by cuppi duke
I like them both, I agree they both have merit. I think I like the first one the best but maybe because of your warm color choices. I lean more to the earth tones.
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It's beautiful! I don't know why, but it seems the hexs brought out the green and the octos bring out the gold more. I like how you made the corner tris into 4-patch posies. So, which technique do you prefer? And I hope you have enough of that fabric! :lol:
#18
Spooky! Hans was just looking up at Leaf #1 (hanging over my desk) and saying 'that's not the same fabric, it's darker'. I held up a swatch alongside to prove that it was then we were saying just the same thing, about the octos bringing out the gold more! Can you hear us through the Skype? LOL
Which technique do I prefer? Hard to say - think from now on I'll look at each fabric and decide project by project and use either! And yes I do still have a bit left - maybe a Leaf #3 in the future? LOL
Which technique do I prefer? Hard to say - think from now on I'll look at each fabric and decide project by project and use either! And yes I do still have a bit left - maybe a Leaf #3 in the future? LOL
#20
I was just about to agree with Gai about how the 2 different cuts have brought out more emphasis on different colours in the fabric - it's fascinating!
Now I suppose we will all be buying enough of a fabric to make both!!
Just out of interest, what repeat is it?
Now I suppose we will all be buying enough of a fabric to make both!!
Just out of interest, what repeat is it?
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