Longarm

I hate to be a dissenter but, a OBW is any quilt design that uses the same block repeatedly. The block may be a tumbler, apple core, triangle or any other shape as long as it is the only shape used without any sashing. I don't know when the term OBW came into use. (Maybe someone who couldn't spell hexagon or thought it was a cute term?)

In years past they were called "charm quilts" and the shape was repeated but no fabric was used a second time. A great way to use scraps and a reason to exchange fabrics.

Longtime quilter

mynani

The OBW with the cubes added are fascinating. I am awaiting the arrival of the 60 triangle now so I can try it.

emelem

Very interesting. I really learned from these posts. Thanks to all of you.

chance

Does any one have a hint as to how to keep the bulk down where the points meet (especially on the Stack and Whacks?

duckydo

Is there a pic of the finished quilt?

MS quilter

Thanks for clarifying so effectively. It helped me so much.

MS quilter

fabulous fabric!

Ceil

love the fabric too!

Quilter7x

Thank you, me too. :lol:

There will be when it's finished. Guess I need to get it out and start working on it again. :oops:

I actually didn't get the concept of it at all until after reading Cutie's tutorial on it. After her explanation and pictures, I was not only able to do it, but I showed my quilt group how to do it this way as well. Cutie's method leaves so little unused fabric, which is great compared to a traditional stack n whack where you fussy cut designs out.

Georgia Peach

The fabric came from Joanne's last year and it's Legacy Polynesian Medallion. I have all the collection and have been looking at patterns as to what to do with it.