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taiboo 05-24-2011 04:46 AM

Can anyone share some advice or tips before diving in this week to try to make one???

TIA :-)

DebraK 05-24-2011 04:48 AM

don't stretch you triangles, and sew a consistent 1/4" seam. The usual ;-)

gaigai 05-24-2011 04:56 AM


Originally Posted by DebraK
don't stretch you triangles, and sew a consistent 1/4" seam. The usual ;-)

DITTO, with an emphasis on the first one. And have fun!!

featherweight 05-24-2011 05:20 AM

Cute buns has an awesome tute to help with the OBW. There are many discussions for this one.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1006

amma 05-24-2011 06:33 AM

Starching the fabric before cutting really helps a lot.
Flower head pins are very helpful for pinning the fabric stacks in place. Regular pins make cutting the stacks more difficult. :D:D:D

the casual quilter 05-24-2011 06:48 AM

Be careful to read through the book before starting. Unless you've had a class or talked to someone who has made one of these, the assembly can be a little confusing. Pages 31,40 and 41 of the book will clarify it.
A friend of mine made one of these and missed the note on 31 and sewed all the hexes together and then had to unsew the halves.

gaigai 05-24-2011 07:24 AM

Oh, and DON'T prewash your fabric!!

taiboo 05-24-2011 07:26 AM

GOOD to know....Thank you!!!


Originally Posted by the casual quilter
Be careful to read through the book before starting. Unless you've had a class or talked to someone who has made one of these, the assembly can be a little confusing. Pages 31,40 and 41 of the book will clarify it.
A friend of mine made one of these and missed the note on 31 and sewed all the hexes together and then had to unsew the halves.


tooMuchFabric 05-24-2011 08:18 AM

I seriously advise that, since you will be cutting triangles which = oodles of off-grain edges, STARCH STARCH STARCH before you cut, and handle carefully. Other than that, Go For It! And post pictures of your progress!
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PaperPrincess 05-24-2011 01:52 PM

I would take the time to read the book thoroughly. She has a lot of good tips. Take it slowly and make sure you have the correct ruler to cut the 60 degree triangles!


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