OBW fabric. How did I do?
01-02-2012, 08:35 AM
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These blocks are truly beautiful !!! It's going to be a Stunning, and I do mean STUNNING quilt !!! Can't wait to see the finished product 
Great Job........ and GOOD FOR YOU for finding this perfect fabric at such an amazing price!!
Great Job........ and GOOD FOR YOU for finding this perfect fabric at such an amazing price!!
01-02-2012, 09:31 AM
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Isn't amazing how you can get so many different looks from the same fabric? I made a couple of these when I first started quilting and it was so inspiring. It gave me more confidence to trust my " eye" when putting a more traditional sampler together. Love the process you're using and you've gotten spectacular results!
I know the type of fabric you are suggesting and yes indeed, it'll make for one terrific OBW!
Get it out and start chopping it up!
01-02-2012, 10:28 AM
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It's great how you are using paper plates to keep the pieces together. Looks like you are doing a wonderful job of it dixie_fried! I remember in the book Maxine Rosenthal said that you should pick the fabric based on how much you like the colors rather than if you like the design. The fabric you chose is going to make a fabulous OBW quilt. It's a perfect example of how a fabric that made it to the clearance rack, that doesn't work well for most projects works so beautifuly for a OBW. Can't wait to see it all when you are in the stages of arranging the blocks... that's the really fun part! 
I had to laugh when I read your post, because my very first quilt about a year ago was a (an?) OBW too and all because I got inspired by the book. And the reason I found this quilting board is because I had no idea how to quilt it after I got it all pieced. Turns out that is a common problem for many people. So I have that quilt to thank for helping me find the inspiring people and wonders of the QB!
I had to laugh when I read your post, because my very first quilt about a year ago was a (an?) OBW too and all because I got inspired by the book. And the reason I found this quilting board is because I had no idea how to quilt it after I got it all pieced. Turns out that is a common problem for many people. So I have that quilt to thank for helping me find the inspiring people and wonders of the QB!
01-02-2012, 10:36 AM
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01-02-2012, 10:55 AM
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Serial posting here... 
Dixie, you mentioned trying to figure out a design wall- a real necessity for really "seeing" your block layout. There are a whole bunch of great threads here on how to make many different kinds of design walls. Just wanted to share one less expensive version. Buy neutral colored, wide and thick fleece, twice as much as the size of your design wall. It's not too expensive with a sale or a Joanne's coupon. Fold the giant fleece piece in half and pin it onto a wide wall in your home. (I hammered in T pins.) Pinning doesn't hurt the wall and it's easy to take down and store when not in use. For some reason a double layer or a single layer with padding of some kind underneath holds the blocks on really well, while a single layer did not.
Also, when you first get your block arrangement layed out, don't be in a hurry to sew it together. Take some time (days even) to stare at your blocks and play with the arrangement. I was in too much of a hurry my first OBW and ended up ripping seams out and rearranging things. (Look carefully for any blocks put together in the wrong order too, which i did a few times too many.)
Dixie, you mentioned trying to figure out a design wall- a real necessity for really "seeing" your block layout. There are a whole bunch of great threads here on how to make many different kinds of design walls. Just wanted to share one less expensive version. Buy neutral colored, wide and thick fleece, twice as much as the size of your design wall. It's not too expensive with a sale or a Joanne's coupon. Fold the giant fleece piece in half and pin it onto a wide wall in your home. (I hammered in T pins.) Pinning doesn't hurt the wall and it's easy to take down and store when not in use. For some reason a double layer or a single layer with padding of some kind underneath holds the blocks on really well, while a single layer did not.
Also, when you first get your block arrangement layed out, don't be in a hurry to sew it together. Take some time (days even) to stare at your blocks and play with the arrangement. I was in too much of a hurry my first OBW and ended up ripping seams out and rearranging things. (Look carefully for any blocks put together in the wrong order too, which i did a few times too many.)
01-02-2012, 10:59 AM
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My design wall is black fleece .... one layer! Everything sticks to it without any problems.
Once I had my OBW all put together and pressed, I hung it there for a good drying time .... no pins!
BuzzinBumble ... Maybe it's the weight of the fleece you used? I didn't buy any specific type, just black of what was in stock.
Once I had my OBW all put together and pressed, I hung it there for a good drying time .... no pins!
BuzzinBumble ... Maybe it's the weight of the fleece you used? I didn't buy any specific type, just black of what was in stock.
01-02-2012, 11:03 AM
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A friend of mine used a panel for a OBW and it turned out wonderfully. Until I saw her quilt I don't think I'd have thought to use a panel. Go for it!
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