quiltingnd

Does someone have a link for an online tutorial for a one block wonder? Also..could you post examples of what kind of fabrics work and which ones don't? I really...really would love to try my hand at one of these. And...on a scale of 1-10..how hard is a OBW?

Also..can batiks be used?

PaperPrincess

Here is the tutorial on this board. There is a discussion on fabric choice in the tutorial
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ns-t92503.html
If you are really interested, i would get the book, One Block Wonders, either by purchase or from the library:
http://www.amazon.com/One-Block-Wond...der+quilt+book

It is a very easy quilt, on a scale of 1-10, i would rate it a 2. You need fabric that has an EXACTLY repeating pattern, so a batik can't be used as they usually are hand stamped.

A OBW is a specific type of kalidescope quilt where there are no contrasting fabrics used.
Here are examples from our board. Easier to show than explain.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums16953.html

WTxRed

I agree with paperPrincess - I made my first OBW using the book, then went thru the tutorial CuteBuns has and it's very good. I would recommend the book as there are some pretty handy hints/tips/clues, etc. However I don't think you'd go wrong following Cutebun's steps

quiltingnd

This is the exact type of quilt I want to make. Thank you!

quiltingnd

What about Hoffman fabrics? Like http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/...011&Parent_Ids= Would something like that work?

What about http://www.joann.com/legacy-studio-f...prd_10347581a/

Or http://www.joann.com/keepsake-calico...prd_10792141a/

woody

It's hard to tell exactly how big the pattern repeat is for these fabrics but they do look as if they would all work. I would go for the one which has the colours you really like.
Be careful, they are addictive, I have made 3 and still looking for more fabric to make another

Sewnoma

I just bought some of this to make my second OBW:
http://www.joann.com/legacy-studio-c...prd_02292159a/

I haven't had a chance to get started yet - for me my first one of these was hard to make, so I'm challenging myself to make another one, and this one I intend to enter into the county fair so it HAS to be good!

KSellers

I've made one, and I would recommend a large gaudy print, with a lot of contrast in the colors. This causes the designs to stand out more.

Jackie Spencer

I would use a very busy print with lots of color and with a repeat of no less than 12 inches and no more than 18 to 20.I love to make the stack and wack.

grma33

I just started my first my fabric isn`t as bright as sewnoma {love yours} but I`m loving it
here`s a link
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t216348.html
the books are very helpful
also look up obw in the gallery and on the net for pictures there are lots
Go for it. Have Fun!
I was hesitant to start but take it slow and you`ll do fine.
Gale