kitsykeel

I was wondering how small the hexagons can be to make an OBW. For instance, if I have a fabric that has smaller flowers or prints, can I scale the pattern down? If I wanted to make a crib or doll quilt it might make sense to use smaller hexagons. What do you think? Your opinions are valued.

Treasureit

When I made my OBW it depended on the repeat of the pattern....so if the pattern repeats are shorter then the blocks would be smaller. I think my pattern has suggested 12" - 18" repeats...so if your pattern has 8 - 10" repeats I think that would produce a smaller block.

auntpiggylpn

I don't have the faintest idea but I am going to follow this thread. Interesting concept!!!

woody

I don't see why not, I have scaled up, not down, and that worked. You would have a lot of bulk where the seams join in the centre so as long as you didn't go too tiny that should work.

#1piecemaker

If I remember correctly, the cut is a 60 degree one. You should be able to make them as small as you like by making your pieces 2 inches tall or 3 or 4. All you would do is extend the length of the angle.

QuiltE

Yes, with the smaller scale fabric print, a smaller triangle would be better.
Size doesn't matter to a OBW.
As someone mentioned, keep in mind the smaller you go, the more seam bulk may become a problem.

PaperPrincess

Yes, as long as you have 6 layers, you can use any size 60 degree triangle, but it must be a 60 degree!

dunster

Just as a reminder, OBWs can also be made with 8 layers, 45 degree angles, with patches in the corners to turn the octagons into squares.

The problem I see is that as the blocks get smaller the kaleidoscope effect will eventually be lost, even with smaller scale fabric. Why not make a few and see how they look?