One Block Wonder
06-24-2021, 05:17 AM
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Definitely a fun quilt to make - I highly recommend for those (like me) that typically want even/square/balanced/methodical type layouts. There are no rules with the OBW layout!
06-24-2021, 06:08 AM
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This is a beautiful keeper of a quilt. I do hope you keep this one for yourself. It is stunning and you did a grand job on it. It is a perfect one block wonder. Thanks for sharing this one it is an inspiration.
06-24-2021, 08:23 AM
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One block Wonder
I have not made a OBW yet but plan to and looking at yours, which I love, brings me to a question. I see that in the upper right corner a few blues are together and in the left corner some yellows are together and some pinks are kinda circled around the center. Does this mean that you can lay out your blocks the way you to choose or did they just randomly end up that way? I haven't read the instructions for a OBW so don't know the exact process. Thanks
06-24-2021, 04:11 PM
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Thank you all for the lovely comments. To answer a few of those who asked questions - it feels a bit overwhelming to embark on a OBW quilt but once you have the information it's really not difficult and it certainly provides an opportunity to be very creative.
Here's what I did in advance of cutting fabric:
- I read Maxine Rosenthal's book on One Block Wonder Quilts which helps you understand how it all works
- I discovered an online website that allows you to upload pics of fabric candidates and play with the various strip cut widths so that you can find what appeals to you the most - consult Mr. Google for the One Block Wonder Design Helper website
- I asked some questions and received some great tips on the QB from other members who had experience with the how-to's and their shared experience was very helpful!
- I follow a facebook page called One Block Wonder Quilt Forum which has tons & tons of information in files under Announcements. The leader of the group is very, very helpful with guidance, tips, explanations, advice.. And the member participation is awesome - you see all types of beautiful OBW works in progress and finished. It's a very inspiring facebook group. And for those who remember Kassaundra - she's active on that site showing her gorgeous creations!
Once you understand the process it's really fun seeking out the perfect-for-you fabric and making choices on strip size and then once hexi's are sewn in 1/2's you can start laying it all out and play, play, play! In my case, I put up all the half hexi's within a few hours and only made 2-3 switches the next morning. I didn't have a plan I just decided to group colors and arrange in a certain subtle way and that's what I got!
I hope I might inspire another to try it! And please feel free to ask me any questions - I'd be happy to share my experience and help any way I can.
Here's what I did in advance of cutting fabric:
- I read Maxine Rosenthal's book on One Block Wonder Quilts which helps you understand how it all works
- I discovered an online website that allows you to upload pics of fabric candidates and play with the various strip cut widths so that you can find what appeals to you the most - consult Mr. Google for the One Block Wonder Design Helper website
- I asked some questions and received some great tips on the QB from other members who had experience with the how-to's and their shared experience was very helpful!
- I follow a facebook page called One Block Wonder Quilt Forum which has tons & tons of information in files under Announcements. The leader of the group is very, very helpful with guidance, tips, explanations, advice.. And the member participation is awesome - you see all types of beautiful OBW works in progress and finished. It's a very inspiring facebook group. And for those who remember Kassaundra - she's active on that site showing her gorgeous creations!
Once you understand the process it's really fun seeking out the perfect-for-you fabric and making choices on strip size and then once hexi's are sewn in 1/2's you can start laying it all out and play, play, play! In my case, I put up all the half hexi's within a few hours and only made 2-3 switches the next morning. I didn't have a plan I just decided to group colors and arrange in a certain subtle way and that's what I got!
I hope I might inspire another to try it! And please feel free to ask me any questions - I'd be happy to share my experience and help any way I can.
