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Sew 'N Sew 01-12-2011 06:09 PM
What is the difference between OBW and stack 'n whack?

Sewnique 01-12-2011 06:51 PM
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
OBW = one block wonder. It's a kalediscope type of quilt - very pretty! Also called a hexagon quilt. Cutebuns did a tutorial on it here that was very easy to follow.

I had no idea you shouldn't wash fabric that would be used for an OBW, that's my "learn something new every day" thing for today! :lol:
My learning for the day too!

jitkaau 01-12-2011 06:55 PM
What I suggest you do is find another fabric to border each hexagonal piece and join them together and you will end up with a sort of Grandma's Flower Garden. This willsave expense, disappointment and time - I am speaking from experience..,

Berta48 01-12-2011 08:42 PM
Would someone post the tute for the One Block Wonder ?this is a new one to me.But then I am fairly new LOL.

FQ Stash Queen 01-12-2011 08:47 PM
Originally Posted by featherweight
That is why I prefer not to prewash anything! JMHO
I agree, especially for a wall quilt. The only time I wash fabrics, and I don't really like to, is for swaps.

Momsmurf 01-12-2011 09:14 PM
Originally Posted by quilting.addict
Washing is really bad for OBW!! I've only done a couple, but I'd rather it shrink after construction than throw that grain off!! Just practice on this one.
Totally agree~!

I'm a "washer" of fabric, so with my first OBW I really had to resist the desire to wash it. On the other hand, thinking of having to starch and iron the 5 yards I was going to use quickly had me doing as the book said.

To anyone else who hasn't yet made one...go ahead, put it on your "to do" list because it's an easy (except deciding block placement :shock: ) and unique quilt pattern. You could make two quilts using the same fabric and not come up with the identical quilt. :thumbup:

lylamarie 01-12-2011 09:37 PM
Originally Posted by damaquilts
oh boy I was going to try one of these. I have to wash fabric. I cannot stand the chemicals in them. Maybe if I am really careful when I press.
getting rid of the chemicals by washing and then wouldn't starching the fabric make it easier to cut. and to stop the stretching. Just a thought

Momsmurf 01-13-2011 12:09 AM
Originally Posted by lylamarie
Originally Posted by damaquilts
oh boy I was going to try one of these. I have to wash fabric. I cannot stand the chemicals in them. Maybe if I am really careful when I press.
getting rid of the chemicals by washing and then wouldn't starching the fabric make it easier to cut. and to stop the stretching. Just a thought
Might work.....just remember...yards and yards and yards and yards...to wash, dry, starch and iron.

BettyGee 01-14-2011 11:01 AM
Thank you for explaining OBW. Now would someone tell me what UFO is? Is it unfinished something? I'm also a lousy texter, don't know all the abbreviations.

Nana Julie 01-14-2011 12:43 PM
Originally Posted by BettyGee
Thank you for explaining OBW. Now would someone tell me what UFO is? Is it unfinished something? I'm also a lousy texter, don't know all the abbreviations.
Hi BettyGee, I had the same questions here is a link that the others gave me when I first came here.

http://www.stashbuster.com/id19.html

I know this will help.
Nana Julie


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