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Essiescott 07-06-2011 05:14 PM
I love the look of these and found some fabric I think that would work well for one. The repeat is 12 1/2 inches. I have cut the pieces that length. So would I want to cut that length in half so my blocks would be closer to 12 inches or so. What would y'all do? I haven't ever made one, or even seen a book, or a quilt in real life. But thought I would try one. Could use a bit of guidance.

Sibyl

QuiltE 07-06-2011 05:34 PM
Originally Posted by Essiescott
I love the look of these and found some fabric I think that would work well for one. The repeat is 12 1/2 inches. I have cut the pieces that length. So would I want to cut that length in half so my blocks would be closer to 12 inches or so. What would y'all do? I haven't ever made one, or even seen a book, or a quilt in real life. But thought I would try one. Could use a bit of guidance.

Sibyl
I think you had better stop and get the full instructions before you ruin your fabric by making any more cuts. BEtter to know what you are doing and do it right, isn't it?

emerald46 07-06-2011 05:35 PM
Check the tutorials here for more info.

PaperPrincess 07-06-2011 05:37 PM
Puzzled by your comment "... my blocks would be closer to 12 inches..."
Not exactly sure what you are asking, but before you cut your 3 or 4 inch strips, you need to lay the 6 pieces of fabric in a stack so the repeats are perfectly aligned. It's easier to do this with half the width.
Before you go any farther, do a search on OBW on this board. There is a tutorial that explains it all.

Holice 07-06-2011 05:38 PM
You need the instructions before going any further.

QuiltE 07-06-2011 05:40 PM
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Puzzled by your comment "... my blocks would be closer to 12 inches..." .
That's exactly why I wanted to stop this poster ... I have a feeling she has no clue what she is doing, and that we are next going to have her asking what the 3 or 4" strips are about, that you have mentioned!

Essiescott 07-06-2011 05:45 PM
Oh ok I will look a bit further. Going back and reading some of the discussions back and they are giving a few links. I am looking at these. I will look a bit further. The fabric I am using is something I've had for a while. But will take heed. Thanks.

Sibyl

featherweight 07-06-2011 06:02 PM
Yes, Please look for the instructions before you ruin your fabric...

sushi 07-06-2011 06:08 PM
Such wisdom is to be had here - for which I am ever grateful!

amma 07-06-2011 06:08 PM
Check out this class that cutebuns gave us here :D:D:D

Cutebuns Condensed OBW Class
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-92503-1.htm

Cutebuns Tip Toe Through the Hexagon classes

Fabric Choices
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35100-1.htm

Cutting the Blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35685-1.htm

Assembling the Blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36316-1.htm

Layouts
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36954-1.htm


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