k3n

Hi all. I love making OBWs (some of you may have noticed! :lol: ) but I've always used the hexagon technique (from the One Block Wonder books by Maxine Rosenthal). When I saw the beautiful dragon OBW with octagons made by Karen K that she posted recently, I thought it was about time I gave octagons a try! I had some leaf fabric (sent me by the lovely gaigai :-D ) that I'd already made a hexagon OBW with so I though it would be fun to see the difference. So here's my finished top using octagons. It's 55" square. The second pic is a close up and the third pic is the original OBW with hexagon blocks.

I'd really appreciate comments and preferences regarding the two techniques. I think they each have merit myself. :-

tealfalcon

Beautiful.....I really need to try one of these

sinceresissy

Pretty amazing looking. I can't figure out how it is done. Do you fussy cut these pieces then sew them together? My mind is boggled.

k3n

Thank you! No fussy cutting, it's a process like stack n whack where you layer repeats of fabric and cut triangles from that to create the kaleidoscope effect. No waste and a surprise in every block! Check out the Topic List for more info on the books etc...http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual_section_list.jsp

sinceresissy

Thanks. I will look into that.

hobo2000

Beautiful! I love the octagons. ThEy really blossom. I. Will have to try it.

donna873

beautifulllll..I need to learn how to make these!

rockie8903

Beautiful

oldswimmer

So...which one do you think was easier? I have not done a OBW but it is on my list.

OH! And they are both stunning! Love the fabric!

Fayelh

Beautiful.