Originally Posted by
Aszule
Why is it bad that all of the cuts are on a bias? Because it makes the fabric stretchier and more easy to warp? What makes this pattern so difficult? It looks really repetitive.... Once I make 1 block wont i just keep doing that over and over again until I hate myself and my stupid quilt idea?
A beginner's quilting class at a quilt shop or adult education is highly recommended for basic quilting skills.
I don't think the pattern is really hard. My friend made it as her first quilt. She hadn't sewn since Jr High and that was 40+ years ago. Yes. You need to treat the bias edges with respect so they won't stretch. Don't push or pull the fabric as you sew.
As far as the pattern goes, buy the book. There are lots of tips. Read it a couple times then just follow the instructions step by step:
http://www.amazon.com/One-Block-Wond...e+block+wonder
Do not be tempted to get the Kindle version. I did. Downloaded it to my IPad. It was B&W and you couldn't make heads or tails of it.
You can also get instructions here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ns-t92503.html
You also need to invest in a couple of rulers: a 6.5" X 24" and a 60 degree ruler. You will also need a rotary cutter and mat.
As far as the fabric needed, you are making hexagons, so you need 6 pattern repeats. It looks like the fabric has a 24 inch repeat (2 feet), so 6 X 2 feet = 12 feet or 4 yards. You want some extra, so I would get at least 4.5 yards. more if you want to use it for a border.