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Katrine 03-01-2011 04:59 AM
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Shades required! :lol:
My latest OBW, ready to layer and quilt. The colours are so bright and intense. I've purposely kept the borders small and simple, as the piece is what you might call "busy" :D
It measures 46ins x 43ins.
This my 13th OBW, but the first with octagons. I think I prefer construction with hexagons, although I did enjoy playing with the small setting squares.
The fabric repeat was 12ins horizontal, 24ins vertical.
I'm currently putting together a hanging with the leftover blocks and setting squares....
And I have enough fabric left to make another but with hexagons.
Thanks for looking!

"Rings of Fire"
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couple with detailed blocks
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the original fabric
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cjk 03-01-2011 05:05 AM
WOW!!! very colorful. I like it. You did a great job. I haven't made one yet but it's on my to do list.

coastienest 03-01-2011 05:10 AM
Wow, how gorgeous is this? I can't believe how many of these you have made. I am not that brave yet, but after seeing this I think I need to get rolling.

Maggiesmom 03-01-2011 05:27 AM
It is fantastic. I have 4 nearly finished UFO's to take care of then this is to be my next project. I have my fabric, but must do a little project clean up first.

gal288 03-01-2011 05:27 AM
Holy cow, it's soo beautiful. Great job

tealfalcon 03-01-2011 05:30 AM
Wow its very striking

jansquiltn 03-01-2011 05:32 AM
This is still on my to do list as well. I love your colors.

Plain Jane 03-01-2011 05:35 AM
Amazing!!!

suezquilts 03-01-2011 05:40 AM
I have the book, but I wondered how the block becomes a square... I did make some blocks out of some chicken fabric, not sure how I liked it.
You picked perfect fabric, I love looking at these quilts.
Enjoy the Art!

LovingIzabella 03-01-2011 05:41 AM
Beautiful as always!! thanks for sharing
Hugs
April

wytetygeress 03-01-2011 05:41 AM
OMG! I love it...umm newbie question though what is an OBW? cus i differently want to make something like this.

Katrine 03-01-2011 05:48 AM
Originally Posted by wytetygeress
OMG! I love it...umm newbie question though what is an OBW? cus i differently want to make something like this.
One Block Wonder - series of three books by Maxine Rosenthal.
Go to "Topic Lists" at bottom right of page, there you will find a topic dedicated to OBWs, Stack and Whack and kaleidoscope quilts, with information and examples made by members of the Board.
The books are available at Amazon.com

emerald46 03-01-2011 05:49 AM
Beautiful...absolute eye candy!!!

Katrine 03-01-2011 05:52 AM
Originally Posted by suezquilts
I have the book, but I wondered how the block becomes a square... I did make some blocks out of some chicken fabric, not sure how I liked it.
You picked perfect fabric, I love looking at these quilts.
Enjoy the Art!
If you have the first book "One Block Wonders", chapter 5 on Octagon quilts gives details on cutting the setting squares and incorporating them so as to make the octagon into a square.

nana katie 03-01-2011 05:56 AM
Beautiful!

sidmona 03-01-2011 05:57 AM
8-) Bright but indeed very beautiful!

pojo 03-01-2011 06:02 AM
wow that is very pretty.
where did you find your pattern
thanks

lallyann 03-01-2011 06:03 AM
Awesome! I love the bright bright colors :)

Maia B 03-01-2011 06:05 AM
Gorgeous!

Katrine 03-01-2011 06:07 AM
Originally Posted by pojo
wow that is very pretty.
where did you find your pattern
thanks
It's not a pattern, but a method contained in the book One Block Wonders by Maxines Rosenthal. The book gives very clear pictorial instruction on layering repeats, cutting and construction, info on choosing suitable fabric, quantities and design possibilities. Once you have your blocks, you make your own layout/design features.
There are two further books on the method with additional design features, and they are all available from Amazon.com

k3n 03-01-2011 06:10 AM
Oh my I absolutely love it! And the brightness is wonderful. The border is perfect - I love that skinny bit of original fabric set in the black. It will be tres interessant to see the hex version - is it done yet? LOL

Katrine 03-01-2011 06:10 AM
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
that is very pretty and lovingly bright. the fishies make the best one block wonders in my own humble oppinion
I think they are good too - one of my favourites I've made was with an Asian influence koi print
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46600-1.htm

Katrine 03-01-2011 06:12 AM
Originally Posted by k3n
Oh my I absolutely love it! And the brightness is wonderful. The border is perfect - I love that skinny bit of original fabric set in the black. It will be tres interessant to see the hex version - is it done yet? LOL
Aw, come ON, K !! I am still mucking around with the orphans

:lol: :lol:

izzybelle 03-01-2011 06:13 AM
I really love it. very striking!

k3n 03-01-2011 06:15 AM
Originally Posted by Katrine
Originally Posted by k3n
Oh my I absolutely love it! And the brightness is wonderful. The border is perfect - I love that skinny bit of original fabric set in the black. It will be tres interessant to see the hex version - is it done yet? LOL
Aw, come ON, K !! I am still mucking around with the orphans

:lol: :lol:
Hey you retired ppl have nothing else to do all day! (Hiding under the desk because I KNOW you'll chuck something through the screen at me for THAT!) :lol: :lol: :lol: :mrgreen:

BZEQUILTER 03-01-2011 06:31 AM
I love it!! I've seen some done with just a few colors, and some with many--I really like a lot of color!! I just bought fabric to try one--but I need to finish a few other things up first!!

gaigai 03-01-2011 06:34 AM
Wow, Katrine, it looks like brilliant fireworks in the night sky!! I love it!!

bj 03-01-2011 06:53 AM
That is awesome! I like the way you set them together. :D :D

cuppi duke 03-01-2011 07:10 AM
I love the bright colors. It looks psycadelic(sp). You do nice work.

PurplePassion 03-01-2011 07:35 AM
Wow, How cool is that !

olgaflowers 03-01-2011 07:44 AM
insanity !! LOVE IT !!!

Katrine 03-01-2011 08:00 AM
Originally Posted by BZEQUILTER
I love it!! I've seen some done with just a few colors, and some with many--I really like a lot of color!! I just bought fabric to try one--but I need to finish a few other things up first!!

Me too! Although some would say this is a bit of a colour overload! :lol:
I also like OBWs done in subtle colours, monochrome, brights - ALL of them!

Katrine 03-01-2011 08:01 AM
Originally Posted by gaigai
Wow, Katrine, it looks like brilliant fireworks in the night sky!! I love it!!
Dead right Gai - why didnt I think of that?!

grendelskin 03-01-2011 08:05 AM
WOW! Love it!

Grama Lehr 03-01-2011 08:15 AM
Groovy!! :-o

buckeyed 03-01-2011 08:16 AM
Love how colorful it is!! Good job!!

Rebecca VLQ 03-01-2011 08:48 AM
Woo! I *have* that fabric! Those fishies turned out great!

Katrine 03-01-2011 08:53 AM
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Woo! I *have* that fabric! Those fishies turned out great!
Are you going to make an OBW with it? It makes for very interesting blocks!

rexie 03-01-2011 01:40 PM
I don't get why these are called One Block Wonders. No blocks are the same.

Kimkankwilt 03-01-2011 01:46 PM
Very nice. I love all the colors in this quilt.


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