AngelinaMaria

I purchased a border strip fabric that I thought would make a pretty OBW. I've color copied it and played around a bit. The actual color is quite a bit brighter (the copier washed it out some).

The floral print isn't really big enough to make it spill from one triangle to the other so I am thinking this would look better if I finish each 6 sided block into a square and then sash it with matching coral fabric as cornerstones. I can't figure out what I would cut (some type of a non 60 degree triangle I am guessing, and how to figure out the size) to make these square--?

The triangles will finish at 3 inches (as I've cut them here) so the OBW on it's own will finish at 6 inches across. If I would like a say 8 inch finished square block what would it do?

tesspug

Maybe appliqué the blocks onto black and make them "float." Or cut Hexagons the same size in black or green to mix in.

dunster

You can't just add 4 corners to a hexagon and have a square because if you orient the hexagon so that you have flat sides on top and bottom, the measurement from side to side (point to point) is not the same as the vertical measurement. Triangles that are 30-60-90 degrees could be added to turn the hexagon into a rectangle, but getting the angles just right when you sew them on would be difficult. I like tesspug's suggestion of adding more hexagons in solid colors.

AngelinaMaria

dunster, what I was thinking is that there is some type of triangle (or half triangle) that you would put on the 4 "corners" (then straighten the edges to make it square) and then sashing around the block. I feel like I have seen this before but maybe I am mixing up a 6 triangle block with an 8 triangle block???

dakotamaid

I've never made a OBW, mostly cause of all the work, but I do like yours, maybe it is the colors or the way the pattern appears in the final block. I would applique or use other solid hexies to fill in. Very pretty!

kristakz

You want a 1/2 triangle for each of the 4 corners - you can cut this with the same template you used for your triangles, if it has a center line marked (don't forget to add the seam alllowance. As others said - this will make a recentangle, not a square. But should still work for what you are thinking. You could then add sahsing to each block to bring it to 8" square.
I think that "sashing" it with solid-coloured hexagons might be more interesting, however. Just scatter some solid hexies in around your patterned onces and see what pops out.

TeresaA

I second dunster that adding 30 degree triangles would turn the blocks into rectangles. Do something like add solid 60 degree triangles, sort of between blocks. You can piece your blocks in "strips" that way. The secondary design would be a star. I found this pic on flickr of how it would work (not mine):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/quilti...ss/6265900610/





Yes, AngelinaMaria, you're thinking of octagons.

I recently did something similar to what you're describing for this quilt, but yes, that was for octagonal blocks:

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nativetexan

sew the top three together and the bottom ones together. then add triangles to make corners. you can sew your quilt blocks in rows easier if you leave them in half rows. but making them square would work for sewing the obw cuts together in the middle seam also.

PenniF

Your question has been answered - but just wanted to say how much i really like your fabric choice for your blocks. Can't wait to see the finished project.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree. You might want to look at your 60' triangle. I got a set and the one that is half would probably work for bring two of the sides out to be a straight edge. You will need to do it to the other side then you will have a square block. Good Luck. It is going to be a very pretty quilt!!