How would I do this block?
08-02-2011, 03:43 PM
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I have some OBW octagon shapes that I want to put into a block...I know I have seen pictures of quilts like this, but I can't find one right now!
Is there a pattern to do this or has someone done it and can share the how to part? I know I could applique it on, but really don't want to do that.
Is there a pattern to do this or has someone done it and can share the how to part? I know I could applique it on, but really don't want to do that.
08-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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Add triangles to the 4 corners that are the same size as the ones in the hexagons. :D:D:D
These pieces will be a bit large, but you will be fine once you cut them down in the squaring up process :D
These pieces will be a bit large, but you will be fine once you cut them down in the squaring up process :D
08-02-2011, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Add triangles to the 4 corners that are the same size as the ones in the hexagons. :D:D:D
These pieces will be a bit large, but you will be fine once you cut them down in the squaring up process :D
These pieces will be a bit large, but you will be fine once you cut them down in the squaring up process :D
08-02-2011, 06:59 PM
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I think I got it! I added triangles to the corners and then 2" border! Thanks Amma you got me started. It took a little trial and error getting the right size triangle. I have never tried making my own block before. The white was just some fabric scraps I had handy. I might cut it down to a smaller border too.
08-02-2011, 07:16 PM
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When I cut the pieces for my octagons from a 4" strip, I cut the pieces that will square it off from a 2 3/4" strip. (This is based on Maxine Rosenthal's book, "One Block Wonders.")
While I don't know for sure, I suspect that if you subtract 1/2" (1/4" + 1/4") off each measurement for seam allowances, you'd come up with a repeatable proportion.
If so, then the ratio 3 1/2: 2 1/4, which can be reduced to 14:9, should work. For example, if you cut your octagon pieces from a 6" strip, then you should cut the squaring pieces from a 3.86" strip. In mathematical terms, 14/9:6/x (in English, 14 is to 9 as 6 is to x (the unknown width of the strip from which you'll cut squaring pieces) Working the math, 14x=54, therefore x=3.86").
That said, there are plenty of smarter quilters on this board than me! Since I've only been quilting for about 18 months, I may be all wrong in this approach to answering your question. I hope others will continue to chime in!
While I don't know for sure, I suspect that if you subtract 1/2" (1/4" + 1/4") off each measurement for seam allowances, you'd come up with a repeatable proportion.
If so, then the ratio 3 1/2: 2 1/4, which can be reduced to 14:9, should work. For example, if you cut your octagon pieces from a 6" strip, then you should cut the squaring pieces from a 3.86" strip. In mathematical terms, 14/9:6/x (in English, 14 is to 9 as 6 is to x (the unknown width of the strip from which you'll cut squaring pieces) Working the math, 14x=54, therefore x=3.86").
That said, there are plenty of smarter quilters on this board than me! Since I've only been quilting for about 18 months, I may be all wrong in this approach to answering your question. I hope others will continue to chime in!
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