Hi all. I love making OBWs (some of you may have noticed! :lol: ) but I've always used the hexagon technique (from the One Block Wonder books by Maxine Rosenthal). When I saw the beautiful dragon OBW with octagons made by Karen K that she posted recently, I thought it was about time I gave octagons a try! I had some leaf fabric (sent me by the lovely gaigai :-D ) that I'd already made a hexagon OBW with so I though it would be fun to see the difference. So here's my finished top using octagons. It's 55" square. The second pic is a close up and the third pic is the original OBW with hexagon blocks.

I'd really appreciate comments and preferences regarding the two techniques. I think they each have merit myself. :-

Beautiful.....I really need to try one of these

Pretty amazing looking. I can't figure out how it is done. Do you fussy cut these pieces then sew them together? My mind is boggled.

Thank you! No fussy cutting, it's a process like stack n whack where you layer repeats of fabric and cut triangles from that to create the kaleidoscope effect. No waste and a surprise in every block! Check out the Topic List for more info on the books etc...http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section_list.jsp

Thanks. I will look into that.

Beautiful! I love the octagons. ThEy really blossom. I. Will have to try it.

beautifulllll..I need to learn how to make these!

Beautiful

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!

Beautiful.