OBW tutorial by Cutebuns
#71
Originally Posted by Suzi
I have just folded fabric #5 up to put away for another day --- I can't find anything with a repeat that is in line with the following repeat and I'm about ready to chuck the whole idea of a OBW. This is something that I really want to try and I'm so frustrated I could scream. Is it me or do I have wonky fabric? I'm going to post a pic of the only one I have that looks to line up properly so would someone please tell me where the repeats are and which way I'm supposed to cut them - or even if this fabric would be suitabe for a OBW. Second part of the question: is it common to have the design printed on fabric off kilter? I'm finding this more and more and it doesn't make me happy!
I'm hoping this paisley print is not printed crooked on the fabric - I'm interested in seeing how it turns out in a OBW.
After looking again at your fabric, if you look on the right side there a large green petaled flower towards the top, look down and at the bottom that same flower appears again. That's your repeat length. Perhaps 20 some inches?
#72
Worked off and on on this all day yesterday and today (stubborn??) and finally have the hex's all cut out. This was a lesson in patience and perseverence because the dratted design was crooked on the fabric. I laid out a couple and they seem to be working OK - had to cut strips from top to bottom instead of selvage to selvage due to the wonky print, but that's OK. Especially since I didn't think this would come anywhere near working. I'll post a couple of pics of the hex's tomorrow .......... right now I'm tired! fireworkslover - that repeat was 27".
#74
Originally Posted by MCarleneM
Thanks...I definitely am going to tackle this soon...already have the fabric...now, all I need is the courage!
#75
Am laying out a few of the hex's and so far am pleased even though they tend to be on the darker side - which is fine. Enclosed is another shot of the original fabric and a shot of the few hex's that I've laid out .......... you know - this is FUN!
Original fabric
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A few of the hex's (unsewn)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]171822[/ATTACH]
#77
Suzi,
Your orig. fabric certainly didn't seem to have so much solid blue, teal and maroon as what show up in your hex's. It's amazing how sometimes you end up seeing the background more clearly, once you cut that fabric up and make hex's out of it. This same thing happened with a peacock feathers print I used on a OBW for my son. That solid purple just jumped out at you, in contrast to the peacock feather colors even tho they were edged with metallic gold! I'm anxious to see the rest of the hex's and how you arrange them in the end.
Your orig. fabric certainly didn't seem to have so much solid blue, teal and maroon as what show up in your hex's. It's amazing how sometimes you end up seeing the background more clearly, once you cut that fabric up and make hex's out of it. This same thing happened with a peacock feathers print I used on a OBW for my son. That solid purple just jumped out at you, in contrast to the peacock feather colors even tho they were edged with metallic gold! I'm anxious to see the rest of the hex's and how you arrange them in the end.
#78
They are being pinned now and yes, I am coming up with alot of the blue but fortunately there is enough "busyness" to put interesting combinations together. Arranging them is going to be a challenge ....... I do believe I'm going to need a design wall for this!
#79
Hi, that was interesting. Do you know what else that block is called? I have a book called "Stack & Whack" the book is very good and and I think there are 2 vols. out and it goes way back when. Have you seen it? Just thought you would like to know about the book.
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Originally Posted by stichinluvr
OBW - one block wonder
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