Its really easy to make them. Draw a circle whatever size you want. ( I use a pie plate,pizza pan,or whatever) Fold it in half ,then fold again.Take a ruler and draw a line across the rounded edge from side to side and cut off the rounded portion. Unfold and you got it!

Oh ya I can do that and thanks

Thanks Riversong! I have a small center made from a Dresden plate and I wanted to make it into an octagon. I am mathematically challenged so your instructions are great.

I've got a Santa started. Thanks for the idesa of drawing a circle and tried it on a small piece of paper and it worked, just like you said. Huggies Fay

Will you send me a copy of the octogon? I will send an envelope?? Those are the cutest!!!

Thanks
Renae :D

Thanks! now I can do this,,,,,

Riversong, you are such a dear to give us the directions. I have admired your work for many weeks. Your work is beautiful! I know the buyers of your items are so happy to have the toppers.

Thank you :)

You take the "I can't do that" out of quilting and make it so much fun. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

I did it too! with me being (well really not anymore) a newbe with the craft of quilting, I really loved to learn how to make this octagon, planning to create a doll quilt for January! Oh and I really am getting better on the borders!!

Yeah I took out the I can't do it and just started having fun with this .

Again thanks Rivewrsong for "fun"