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    Old 03-07-2013, 04:58 PM
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    So to make it big enough I'm just going to get more of the obw fabric to make enough hexagon's I just need another 6 repeats so an extra 3 yards of that fabric.

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    Old 03-07-2013, 06:15 PM
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    Ok, I'm clueless what is an OBW quilt?
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    Old 03-07-2013, 06:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by nancy14418
    Ok, I'm clueless what is an OBW quilt?
    One Block Wonder. Maxine Rosenthal has written several books describing how to make them. Basically, you layer fabric just as with Stack & Whack, but you use only one fabric. Because of the layering, it forms lots of kaleidoscopic blocks, all smushed together. There's a folder of OBW's on this board's quilt gallery. They're lots of fun to make, but selecting the right fabric is key.
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    Old 03-07-2013, 07:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by yweinst
    I found the perfect fabric for a obw, the repeat is 18" and I am planning on making a king size quilt. I'm trying to figure out the size rectangle I would get from 6 yards of fabric so that I know how much border fabric I need.

    Does anyone know based off of making these types of quilt how large the rectangle would be?
    When making an OBW you have certain requirements just because of the pattern.
    If it has an 18" repeat, you will need 3 yards just for one run. So you will have to buy the fabric in multiples of 3 yards. 6 yards will make 80 by 108 which is no where near king size not even considering the seam allowance.
    If I were to make a king size quilt, I would buy 9 yards for the obw center.
    Then a solid color from the fabric for an inner border.
    Then I like to make an outer border of the original fabric so you can see where it came from. For this you would have to calculate how wide the last border would be and buy that much additional fabric.
    Bind with the solid.
    This is how I have done them and I like the way it looks, but this is your quilt. Just enjoy the fun of laying out all the hexagon blocks to create your center. Ann )
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    Originally Posted by krafty14
    When making an OBW you have certain requirements just because of the pattern.
    If it has an 18" repeat, you will need 3 yards just for one run. So you will have to buy the fabric in multiples of 3 yards. 6 yards will make 80 by 108 which is no where near king size not even considering the seam allowance.
    If I were to make a king size quilt, I would buy 9 yards for the obw center.
    Then a solid color from the fabric for an inner border.
    Then I like to make an outer border of the original fabric so you can see where it came from. For this you would have to calculate how wide the last border would be and buy that much additional fabric.
    Bind with the solid.
    This is how I have done them and I like the way it looks, but this is your quilt. Just enjoy the fun of laying out all the hexagon blocks to create your center. Ann )
    Have you ever considered using the original fabric as backing or as part of the backing?
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    http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics.../APTM-5086-62/

    So this is what the fabric looks like.
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    Old 03-08-2013, 03:56 AM
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    I have used the original fabric incorporated both into the borders and into a pieced back on a OBW. To me, this is really a quilt that will lead you where it needs to go. Try all of your options with your hexes or octagons. Your selection on the fabric is going to make a beautifully subtle (I think) OBW. Will be looking forward to seeing the hexes you come up with! Good Luck!!!
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    Originally Posted by yweinst
    Have you ever considered using the original fabric as backing or as part of the backing?
    Yes I have. But sometimes it is really interesting to see the original fabric and the result near each other. )

    Just saw the fabric. I would love to try an obw with that, it is beautiful.
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    One Block Wonder. There's a folder of OBW's on this board's quilt gallery. They're lots of fun to make, but selecting the right fabric is key.
    How can I find the obw folder? Thanks!
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    Originally Posted by Pollytink
    How can I find the obw folder? Thanks!
    From the main forum page, go to Pictures, then the Sticky for Quilt Gallery
    here's the direct link: http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...07-albums.html
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