Question about one block wonder
11-14-2016, 11:21 AM
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it depends on which pattern you are doing. If I remember correctly, the star is made with the Stack & Whack pattern rather then the OBW that makes a hexagon. I did 1 S&W and you really need the instruction book for that one since it has several different cuts and they have be be at the right angles on the right side of the fabrics. OBW hexagons are much easier since it is all equalateral triangles.
11-14-2016, 11:33 AM
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The OBW hexagon depends on what size you cut your strips and the size of the triangles. If you already have an equalateral triangle ruler, you can use it. I have a big triangle and I just put a piece of tape on the line on the size I wanted.[ATTACH=CONFIG]562174[/ATTACH]
11-14-2016, 12:18 PM
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As Tartan mentioned, you need an equilateral triangle (all 3 sides the same, or 60-60-60 degree triangle). Also, a OBW block shape is not a star, it's a hexagon. The fabric repeat gives a starburst effect.
11-14-2016, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
Don't get a triangle ruler with the tip cut off. For the OBW you want to leave that tip on, to help in lining up the pieces.
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