Octagonal OBW question/help
#11
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I love your blocks! Isn't it interesting to see how they turn out when you get to sewing? It becomes addicting to add more--and more--and more until the fabric runs out. I'd use a coordinating fabric cut into 1/2 square triangles to create a square block for finishing. This would set your blocks apart a bit and let each one "shine" on its own. Be sure to make the triangles a bit bigger than necessary so you can accurately square up the block though! Beautiful work
#16
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4PP = Four Patch Posie, 4 layers, cut in squares
OBW = One Block Wonder, normally 6 layers stacked, triangles
SAW = Stack and Whack, 8 layers stacked, triangles
While the original terms are as above, the OBW/SAW terminology often gets intermixed.
Google around or look at other quilts here on QB and you'll see some pretty amazing quilts! Or take a look at some of mine ....
My OBW in progress ....
See Why OBW is Wonderful .... until ..............
My Finished OBW ....
Shabby Chic OBW .... Tout Fini! :)
My 4PP in progress ....
My Maiden 4-Patch Posey !!!!
Last edited by QuiltE; 05-24-2019 at 06:57 AM.
#19
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Look at the back of the OBW book. She tells how to cut squares, in the 8 layers, and then cut them diagonally in half, 4 in one direction, 4 in another. It really works. I did one. See my post on the cutting:
https://artinsearch.blogspot.com/201...ing-along.html
https://artinsearch.blogspot.com/201...ing-along.html
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