It turns out that a few of us on the Board have got this fabric to make a One Block Wonder quilt so we thought it would be fun to post our progress all together on one thread! The fabric is called Floral Master and is by Springs Creative Products. Gaigai sent me mine but I think it's from JoAnns if anyone else feels like getting some and joining in. Correct me if I'm wrong someone!

Anyway, for those who don't know, a One Block Wonder or OBW is a kind of kaleidcoscope quilt similar to stack n whack. There is a Topic List here on the board and a brief description about them with details of the books here http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section_list.jsp

I think we'll all be using the technique from the One Block Wonder books by Maxine Rosenthal. See my link above for more info.

So far it's me, imjustme and NUTMEG10 who are taking part plus nena in a couple of weeks. I know another lady has the fabric and I'm waiting to hear from her. Meanwhile, here's a pic of the fabric and my first blocks. Looking forward to seeing pics here on this thread from the other ppl with this fabric. It will be interesting to see the differences as we go along! :-D

Very good start. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

very pretty...aren't OBWs fun :)

Gosh! I love that fabric. It makes great OBW blocks. I'm envious. I'm going to look for that fabric at my JoAnn's.

And here are mine. I will take more pics and add them when I get home.

Brilliant imjustme, your pics are much clearer than mine and show the fabric up better. Now I'm comparing hexes! I think I have one similar to your top right. Oh my, this will keep me amused for hours! LOL

EDIT my bottom right is similar to your top right! :mrgreen:

Yeayyy!!! Get some and join in! The more the merrier! See if we can empty every shop of all that fabric! :lol:

LOL- I can't wait to get home. I have a ton more done. They are all chain pieced still. I just kept the 2 halfs together chained so I wouldn't lose which 1/2 was for what. I could pin them lol didn't think about that til I saw yours.

I just saw that to lol was starring at yours while you were typing I guess.

EDIT my bottom right is similar to your top right! :mrgreen:[/quote]

Is this fabric current or an older pattern. I can't find it on their website at all.

I chain them as well - first into the pairs then into the halves. When I press the halves, I then pin and put up on my 'design wall' (in fact it's just a pack of batting hung on the wall)! I use those little aspplique pins as they're really small and light so they stay put.

I don't know, I'm afraid but I only got it a few weeks ago from Gai. Don't know how long she had it though. Maybe someone else can help? I'll PM Gai. :-D

I need a design wall, maybe I can work on that this weekend. I am so scared the kids are gonna mess with my pieces so I have them hidden lol

I chain them as well - first into the pairs then into the halves. When I press the halves, I then pin and put up on my 'design wall' (in fact it's just a pack of batting hung on the wall)! I use those little aspplique pins as they're really small and light so they stay put.[/quote]

I've also looked for it online and can't find it. It sure is making some beautiful blocks. How big is the typical kaleidoscope block?

I got mine at Hancock fabrics.

Hiya Ducks! I don't know if there's a 'typical' but a good size for these OBWs (as recommended in the book) is to cut a 3 3/4" strip. This makes a finsihed block of 6" across. I sometimes cut bigger or smaller though, depending on the print size. :-D

PS Just heard from quiltstodo who also has this fabric and will be joining in after she's finished her current project. And thanks imjustme for the correction on the fabric supplier. Hancocks sell online as well don't they? Will check! :-D

I just got mine a couple weeks ago at joann's. Maybe they don't carry it online. Do you have a store near you?

This fabric is making beautiful obw's. You guys are doing a great job. Thanks for sharing.

I checked Hancocks online but couldn't find it. :-(

Wow! How pretty!

Your blocks are all wonderful. I need to get back at mine. I have several different fabrics that I think will make great OBWs.

Oh my gosh. Your fabric choice was awesome. I can't wait to see the finished products.. Very, Very nice!!!

For all those trying to get the fabric, I checked JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby online but no luck. I'm sorry! We seem to have picked a rare one!

I have to give Gai the credit for mine as she picked it! :-D

Who ever choose it, all I can say is WOW. You are the one putting it together so I have to give you a double WOW!!!

I cant wait to see them all finished they all look great so far. This is another one on my list to do.

Wow.... beautiful fabric and I love those blocks, this is perfect fabric design for this obw you are working on, cant wait to see the finished quilt and what others do with it!

That is going to be awesome!! :thumbup: :D

Very pretty! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished quilt. Your work is very pretty.

These are all going to look fantastic!!!!

Wonderful fabric, love it, the blocks are so pretty!

Pretty!

Yea, Joann's doesn't have it either. Oh well. Is it a new fabric because it doesn't even appear on the Springs Creative website.

quote "I need a design wall, maybe I can work on that this weekend. I am so scared the kids are gonna mess with my pieces so I have them hidden lol" quote

You know, my design wall is just 2 flannel backed plastic tablecloths I got at the thrift store for 99 cents each. I use 3 clotheshangers with the clips to hold them up; 1 on each corner and 1 in the center where the 2 overlap. It works great and folds up easily out of the way when I don't need it. For smaller projects, I can just use 1 of the tablecloths. I put the hangers on the door frames now but plan to install 3 hooks in the wall near the ceiling to hang them from eventually.

beautiful fabric and will follow along, thanks

great idea for a design wall

Really coming along nicely. Can't wait to see it finished.

Amazing how one fabric can give so many different blocks. They are all so beautiful!! Definitely keeping a watch on this thread. :)

Patti

Very pretty, I like the fabric chosen for these. I hope to make on someday.