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GingerK 09-19-2011 08:26 AM

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I really wanted to try this technique but didn't want to spend a lot of money on it. So this is my $20 twin sized quilt top (I spread it on our queen bed) I learned a whole lot and will definitely make another one (fabric is already purchased) The people at my local fabric shop were very interested as I ran around with my angle mirrors.

Everywhere I look, I can see hexagon possibilities. I think I'm obsessed!

The origional fabric--a kids' print
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The quilt top--twin sized
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One of the hexagons
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PaperPrincess 09-19-2011 08:30 AM


Originally Posted by GingerK
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Everywhere I look, I can see hexagon possibilities. I think I'm obsessed!

Yep, that's a common result!

Lovely quilt!

Thusnelda 09-19-2011 08:30 AM

The close-up of the six hippo heads is hilarious. :D I like it how you see the black zebra noses sprinkled all over the quilt.

Jingle 09-19-2011 08:35 AM

Beautiful, love the results.

Xstitshmom 09-19-2011 08:43 AM

This is so cute!

wuv2quilt 09-19-2011 08:45 AM

Super cute!!! I'm trying to work up the nerve to try a OBW....we'll see. Thanks for sharing:)

girliegirl 09-19-2011 08:46 AM

oh what is this?? i think i would like to do one... looks hard, a need a teacher!

blondeslave 09-19-2011 08:47 AM

Adorable!

patski 09-19-2011 08:49 AM

I love the way it looks but I've been afraid to try, is it hard to figure out where to cut?

debcavan 09-19-2011 08:50 AM

Beautiful. Aren't they fun

Quilter7x 09-19-2011 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by girliegirl
oh what is this?? i think i would like to do one... looks hard, a need a teacher!

Here are a series of tutorials created by our very own Cutebuns, who we call Cutie. She does an excellent job showing us with pictures how easy this is to make. It truly is easy!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34937-1.htm, choosing the fabric
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35100-1.htm, more discussion on fabric choises
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-35685-1.htm, cutting the hexagons
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36316-1.htm, assembling the blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36954-1.htm, layout

I did a search for one block wonder and came up with this:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....+wonder&u=&s=0

And this is a search of OBW:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search.jsp?q=OBW&u=

Stack N Whack is another name for it. Here's a recent thread where it seems several people are using the same fabric (including me!) to make theirs:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-153265-1.htm

FayZ 09-19-2011 09:03 AM

I'm liking these OBW. At first I was like "they're ok". Now I can't wait to see. I really like the before and after. I love your colors. Nice.

cutebuns 09-19-2011 09:05 AM

That is so cute!

isnthatodd 09-19-2011 09:08 AM

I still have my 10 (TEN!!!) yards I bought to do the one that several people did from the same fabric. I don't have any idea where it is right now, so will have to wait until I find it while organizing.

lindy 09-19-2011 09:31 AM

I haven't been brave enough to try one, yet. Beautiful work!

Summer Spice 09-19-2011 09:50 AM

I just love it, good job.

Wendys Quilts 09-19-2011 09:53 AM

This is great!!!!

GingerK 09-19-2011 10:12 AM

It is totally addictive. And much easier than it looks. The tutorials on this board were great. The hardest thing is matching up the six layers of fabric. After that, it's like a treasure chest--you never know what secret your next block will reveal.

The fabric for my next one is a large floral. Can't wait to get at that one but have 3 baby quilts to finish first--including one for my next grandbaby--DD is due at the end of the month. Guess I should get back to the sewing room!

isnthatodd 09-19-2011 10:14 AM

I would never have thought of doing it with a kid's print! It really adds something.

Jazzz 09-19-2011 01:03 PM

Wow what a transformation...great job!

Treasureit 09-19-2011 01:06 PM

Look at all those pink heads! Very cute

leahbug 09-19-2011 02:25 PM

I haven't worked up the courage to try a OBW yet but I do like them. Your is very cute.

ube quilting 09-19-2011 02:28 PM

What a fun fabric to do OBW with. I like It! What's better than pink hippos!

Jim's Gem 09-21-2011 07:00 PM

Very cute!


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