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seasaw2mch 02-16-2011 07:58 PM

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I have found 2 fabrics that I think will make good OBW's but since I have never really tried doing them I would like your opinion on both of these, please.

The other question: is there a "standard" size for the OBW's blocks? or Do you make the block according to the designs in the fabric to get the effect you want?

not sure if these are to small but I think they would look really cool
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now this one has lots of color and the main reason for getting this one is the couple that will end up with it, her favorite color is purple and his is red
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hperttula123 02-16-2011 08:10 PM

I'm having a hard time picturing the first one in my head, but the second one would be great

LindaM 02-16-2011 08:10 PM

Ooooohhh - these are pretty!

One way to 'preview' how the fabric might look in an OBW, is to use the set of mirrors (there are 2 pieces, stuck onto some felt-like stuff so you can change the angle) - you end up with the kaleidoscope effect.

With the top fabric, there are quite a few very similar shapes, but there are a few little circles and leaves, so you should get some interesting effects.

The bottom fabric should really work out well in an OBW.

quiltstodo 02-16-2011 08:15 PM

I agree the second one would be great. Just make sure you have enough for the 6 repeats you need

KatFish 02-16-2011 08:17 PM

I love the second one.

sewwhat85 02-16-2011 08:17 PM

i love both

seasaw2mch 02-16-2011 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
Try the mirror thing. just stand two lil mirror pieces up like a book. move them open/close to see the design and move the mirrows all over your fabrics. it is super cool look see.

I will have to try that Thanks

littlehud 02-16-2011 08:34 PM

I like both of them. They would each give different effects but both would be great.

BETTY62 02-16-2011 08:45 PM

Both of your fabrics are beautiful.

Cherylsea 02-16-2011 08:54 PM

Beautiful fabrics, can't wait to see how they turn out.


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