kclausing

Okay I finally decided to try out the OBW (one block wonder). I took a yard of really obnoxious fabric, found the repeat (or as close to a repeat as this fabric had) and started cutting my triangles. But when putting them together I realized that I had used the wrong triangle tool. The one I used was not 60 degrees, probably more like 55 degrees.

Bugger!!! Going out today to buy a 60degree triangle.

I'm sure I can figure out a way to usae all these triangles I just cut, they just won't be a OBW. Luckily I had only used 1 yard of fabric since thid was more of a test than a quilt.

Aunt Fanny

Love your avitar! Sorry about your cutting mistake - I have a few of them myself!

nativetexan

i'd cut those down to 45 degrees and use them. no waste!

bjnicholson

So, does the fabric look better since you cut it up?!

Holice

how can you do a OBW with just one yard of fabric. Don't you need at least 4 repeats.

Cyn

ha I love this idea! May have to steal the name...

amma

Sorry that this happened, but I love your attitude! Good for you for moving forward with this project :D:D:D

amma

A OBW needs 6 repeats. You can make a small quilt with one yd of fabric. You can cut the fabric in half length wise, and then find the 3 repeats in each half. I have some fabric with medium sized designs that this will work well with :D:D:D

kraftykimberly

Im confused too. I've never been able to do a OBW with less than 2 yards. (12" repeats is the smallest I've ever seen, needing 6 sets of the repeats = 72" of fabric) Would love to know how to get some blocks out of just one yard though. Please share that tidbit.

kraftykimberly

O Amma, thanks for the info. I learn something new everyday around here !!!