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I didn't like the one I did either. In the end, I put a border around each piece and then joined them together. It looked more appealing at that stage.
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You may be able to do it. It just needs to stack up so you have 6 repeats. How far apart are the repeats in your fabric. I have made 5 OBW and have fabric for three more. I did one as an Octagon and I decided I like the hexagon better. You have options when putting the pieces together, while the octagon triangles do not since only two sides are equal.
I am sorry sewingsuz doesn' like the quilt, I love that each one is a surprise in the end.
Originally Posted by Raggiemom
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sewingsuz---what is it you don't like about it? I'm thinking about making one this spring but have been intimidated so far. And my book says I need 5 yards of material but there is only 4 yards left of what I wanted to use. Hang in there, once it's done, hopefully you won't have to look at it any longer.
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I agree with Tartan!!!!!Don't beat yourself up!!!!
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I'm working on one now....determined to finish it before I can start anything else.
Let me just say that sharing the steps here made the process very fun. That being said...in the time I sit at the machine and stare at my design wall at the FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX triangles...well, I get overwhelmed and have considered shoving it in a box, too. I really don't like the fabric, but I like the hexes, and as the rows are coming together, I like the quilt better. I know I want to try it again. Later. With fabric I actually like. LOL. |
Suzanne, You are not alone, the OBW is not for me. If I were making one I would do something to separate the blocks.
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My goodness don't feel guilty about the price of the book. I felt the same way about the Blooming Nine Patch. That was the hardest simple pattern I've ever done.
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Originally Posted by raptureready
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A year ago or more I kept hearing how great DP9s were so I got the idea to make one. BIG MISTAKE. Finally I took the blocks that I'd made, the blocks that I'd cut, and all the fabric needed to finish this large quilt to a retreat determined to finish it. I took it out and had it done in less than 10 minutes! One of the ladies across from me said oh that's so beautiful! I asked if she really liked it and when she said yes, I shoved it across the table, gave it to her and marked it off my list. Project done! So yes, I can feel your pain.
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I've heard pros and cons here in Aberdeen,WA about OBWs. I think I will sign up for a class at the LQS if the same teacher has it again as I have seen her quilts in process and liked her way of talking about how it is done. I think I would be content with a wall hangingfor a starter on a new technique to me.
Originally Posted by sewbeadit
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Gosh, I just bought that book. lol
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Originally Posted by Traditional
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Suzanne, You are not alone, the OBW is not for me. If I were making one I would do something to separate the blocks.
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I have made one OBW. I love the look of it but did not enjoy the sewing process of it at all. I can now say "been there, done that". But not twice!
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