I got the twister and little twister and figured it out and love it. This was a lot of piecing not my favorite thing, but once i had the hexies together, my husband and i spend over a month just moving them around on my design wall before assembling the quilt. This quilt pattern is an easy one for a beginning quilter because it only requires a single piece of fabric. See more ideas about one block wonder, kaleidoscope quilt, quilting designs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Not finished, but have founda way to save it and make a wall hanging.
My thought is that you would have as many hexagons and you may waste a little fabric, and require extra stacking. I just took a class and my choice of fabric was not ideal bought before class and without all the info i should have had but still turned out pretty good and i learned the technique. For many quilters, one block quilt patterns are known for how easy and versatile they are. Oneblock wonders is a guide to making kaleidoscope quilts using just one largescale print fabric. However, the hexagons will be larger so fewer will be needed to make a similarly sized quilt. Bestselling author maxine rosenthal and linda bardes share stunning one block wonder quilts, with contributions from the popular facebook design community. The process is same whether you are using yardage or panels.
It is almost impossible for a block to repeat, unless you decide to intentionally recreate one. One block wonder question on the size of strips and repeat. This quilt is made from the popular one block wonder pattern. The only difference is the repeats are already cut for you. This is a fun quilt to make each hexagon block is a surprise. I prefer the oneblock wonder encore it includes the cubes, i think the instructions are better. Using the one block wonder design helper with penny from. Oneblock wonders encore new shapes, multiple fabrics, outof. The most common one block wonder material is cotton. A one block wonder quilt is created out of one fabric and with only one shape of block, but the end result is one awesome and incredibly unique quilt. After youre setup, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep.
The book has pretty clear instructions, and the photo illustrations are really good. Dec 08, 2008 oneblock wonders is a unique quilting technique taught by maxine rosenthal in her bestselling book oneblock wonders and in the follow up book oneblock wonders encore. As a result, i find there are loads more tips and tricks that could be helpful to those making hexified panel quilts or one block wonders. Having made over 30 hexified panel quilts andor one block wonders, it seems appropriate to share some of tips that are helpful to know when going through the process of making these one ofakind quilts. One block wonder blog part 1 country sampler quilts. This post includes affiliate links, marked with an.
Briefly, the way to achieve this is to stack six layers of a fabric, matching the pattern repeat, and cutting out adjacent 60 degree triangles. This one does not give you the instructions for the cubes even though they show them in a lot of the examples. This is an amazing technique to use with big print fabrics. One block wonder the quilting forum missouri stars. Her coauthor, linda bardes, suggested maxine write another book and prepared a table of contents that set the book in motion. If you have already made one block wonder quilts this is the next adventure. I was disappointed with this book despite the different quilt projects offered. I dont have a lot of photos from the day, but i thought id share those which have resulting. The one block wonder challenge just because i started my own pattern company doesnt mean i dont try other interesting methods. Join me jackie obrien, aka quilt ninja for a creative journey learning to making a kaleidoscopehexagon block. This panel is halfwidth of fabric and was paired with the. It was a busy but satisfying day and i think the participants enjoyed it. Oneblock wonders encore new shapes, multiple fabrics. This is one of two of lizs quilts selected by maxine rosenthal and linda bardes to be included in the 2017 book, one block wonders of the world.
One block wonder this amazing quilt is made using only one print fabric for the body of the quilt and border, or use a different coordinating print for the border. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts on your website. After watching a tutorial i have learned the repeat should be 24 inches and the strips need to be cut 3 34 inches. Popular one hit wonders books meet your next favorite book. It is also just as much as a story of awakening for the younger sister ana who tries to discover just whom her sister was amid all the secrets. Brand new technique is all about texture, movement, sparkle, and swirl.
Using the one block wonder design helper with penny. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read one block wonders. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts by maxine rosen. Oneblock wonder completed top and tips at long last, after much procrastination, here is the completed one block wonder quilt top.
Penny shows you how to use the one block wonder design helper by maxine rosenthal. Kaleidoscope blocks in the background this doesnt link to pattern but i will use this as an inspiration. Oneblock wonder getting started im using this book as a guideline to making my own one block wonder quilt. Download a free oneblock quilt patterns ebook from quilting daily.
To make one block wonder triangles match saras hollow cube, replace any mention of 3. One block wonders ebook by maxine rosenthal rakuten kobo. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I find it easier to cut a 21 inch stack of strips than to try to cut a 42 inch strip. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nov 24, 2017 has anyone ever done a one block wonder with two types of fabric. Oneblock wonders cubed dramatic designs, new techniques. You can earn a 5% commission by selling one block wonders. One block wonder this quilt pattern is an easy one for a beginning quilter because it only requires a single piece of fabric. If you like this technique and would like to make a quilt therere lots of pattern books available. A stack and whack uses kalidescope blocks, but they are set with other fabrics to highlight the individual blocks. The center of each hexagon is marked with a pink dot, which is handy to know where it is when planning out your quilting pattern so you can avoid having to sew through it as often as possible. Hollow cube one block wonder quilt with marci baker.
What made this quilt top different started when i recently joined the one block wonder forum group on facebook. Closeup of quilting in borders original fabric used as backing hollow cube. A one block wonder is a quilt made from hexagons sewn from six identical 60 degree triangles. Looked at the book but did not buy i am a more visual person. Though this pattern recommends using a fabric with just a few colors, i disregarded that. One block wonder quilt forum public group facebook. The technique isnt new by any means anybody remember stack and whack by bethany reynolds and it uses a ton of fabric, but at least its just one. Make your reservation now at the strong house inn may 14 17, 2020 for a one block wonder workshop strong house inn 94 west main street vergennes, vt 05491 amy djordjevic, innkeeper phone. I prefer the one block wonder encore it includes the cubes, i think the instructions are better. Alongside one block wonders position 2 mirrors in a v on the fabric so customers can see the kaleidoscopes the fabric will produce. This group is where you post pictures of your obw quiltswall hangings and fabrics, ask questions or. Jan 26, 20 im using this book as a guideline to making my own oneblock wonder quilt.
Kay on one block wonder design h marsha on one block wonder. Not invented by me, but a great help if you cant get started with your precious fabric. Aug 07, 2009 inspired by quilts seen in maxine rosenthals and joy pelzmanns one block wonder. My next quilt will likely be a one block wonder putting the hexagons together is so fun, so ill make that one a bonafide queen size. This is the first time i attempted making a oneblock wonder quilt and i found the directions provided very clear and easy to follow. To make a kaleidoscope quilt, you only need fabric with a large print and 6 print repeats. A blank template for a one block wonder quilt a basic hexagon grid. Im currently working on a mini one so i get the idea before i do the. Oneblock wonders encore new shapes, multiple fabrics, outofthisworld quilts by rosenthal, maxine, pelzmann, joy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I purchased it in 20, with a one block wonder in mind. Come join me and the frayed knots as we learn how to easily construct this quilt. If you summon the power of the unicorn, the unicorn will give you the blessings to be a success in whatever you choose to pursue. Two superspeedy, surefire projects easy random cutting. Mar 01, 2006 i have a small collection of books about patchwork and quilting, but none have made me go wow quite like this one.
See more ideas about one block wonder, quilts and kaleidoscope quilt. I chose to cut 312 strips, slightly narrower than the recommended strip width of 334 for large scale prints in the original one block wonder books by maxine rosenthal. Oneblock wonder getting started one block wonder, quilt. Well the fabric i bought has a 14 inch repeat and i want to know if i can make the strips narrower and what size would work. Jun 27, 2014 40 videos play all one block wonder elisabeth toft make a jelly roll race with jenny doan of missouri star instructional video duration. The technique isnt new by any means anybody remember stack and whack by bethany reynolds and it uses a ton of fabric, but at least its just one fabric. The floral design at the bottom of the fabric seemed a smaller scale than many of the fabrics used for obws, so a 312 strip would keep the colors and designs better. A one block wonder has kalidescope blocks, usually a hexagon, but could also be a square or octagon. So you start by selecting a multicolored fabric with a 24 inch repeat in.
I dont trim the panels, i just press them and layer them assuring they are all going in the direction. Beth karr will lead you through and we will have a ball. Making one block wonders with panels or border printtype panels and incorporating an uncut panel into the overall layout. Align them as directed in maxine rosenthals book one block wonders or one block wonder encore. Tips taken away from my one block wonder workshop this past saturday i taught a workshop on the one block wonder technique at the eastern branch of the irish patchwork society. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts by maxine rosenthal and joy pelzmann 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I can spot a few mistakes only after staring at the thing for an hour, so it hides them wonderfully. See more ideas about quilt patterns, quilt blocks and one block wonder. One block wonders encore new shapes, multiple fabrics, outofthisworld quilts by rosenthal, maxine, pelzmann, joy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The stacking method used in the book is great for getting started with stacking the layers together, but i still prefer to eliminate all pins quickly and take time to tie the stacks.
Maxines cutting technique and piecing creates distinctive kaleidoscope blocks. To make one you place 6 layers of the same fabric on top of each other lining up the patterns exactly, and then cut them into triangles then sew each group of 6 triangles together into a hexagon. I bought the same fabric but one has a purple background and the other has a teal background. Mar 01, 2006 one block wonders is a guide to making kaleidoscope quilts using just one largescale print fabric. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. Using panels for a one block wonder if these threads. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When cutting a one block wonder quilt, is it just as good to split the fabric in half as i was instructed to do in the stack and whack book.
Read one block wonders one fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts by maxine rosenthal available from rakuten kobo. I have a quilt under way not from this book and cant wait to get to the point when im ready to start another and it will definitely be one of these i am scouring the shops both actual and virtual for the fabric to use. To make this quilt you should choose a fabric with nice color contrasts, but not too many colors. This quilt is a one block wonder, tadalafil and was a challenge quilt i made using the guidelines in the book. Onehit wonder by lisa jewell meet your next favorite book. I took a class at cool cottons, using the technique in the one block wonder book. Special rulers the sara nephew 60 degree ruler is the best. Budget is tight and i really want to use the fabric i have. Maxine rosenthal is the author of one block wonders 4. This is a technique we all have been wanting to try, but were either too chicken to tackle it on our own or couldnt quite find time. Aug 27, 20 this video is about one block wonder two p. For our version, you will cut and sew one shape triangles then use these to form hexagons but dont worry we will be piecing in straight rows not hexagons.
If you want to make it bigger, then get enough fabric for 12 print repeats or any number in multiples of 6. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts ebook written by maxine rosenthal. With just one fabric and one block you can make your own stunning oneblock wonder quilt, and the possibilities are endless when you include additional fabrics and shapes for stunning variations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sharing templates for quilting one block wonder quilts. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts paperback march, 2006. This book began as a facebook pagethe one block wonder quilt forum. One fabric, one shape, one ofakind quilts by maxine rosenthal isbn. Oneblock wonders, maxine rosenthal shop online for books. Okay i just love the look of the one block wonder quilts. No planning, no fussy cuts, no messups simple steps to dazzle friends and impress people. See more ideas about one block wonder, kaleidoscope quilt and quilts. Concessa shearer one piece of fabric does all the work for this class.
My guild has been going gaga over the book one block wonders by maxine rosenthal. I made this one block wonder for my son jasons birthday in a few weeks. Here are my tips for using panels to make a one block wonder. I had already made three different one block wonder quilts and have a new miniobw in the works. I read the instructions, was a bit overwhelmed, and put the book and the fabric into the closet.
Depending on your repeats, this may require more fabric to get 6 repeats. One block wonders i spent yesterday playing with my friends we all worked with the book one block wonders. I was really getting tired of having it hanging on the makeshift design wall of my china cabinet. New shapes, multiple fabrics, outofthisworld quilts kindle edition by pelzmann, joy, rosenthal, maxine. One block wonder i would suggest getting the book one block wonders by maxine rosenthal. My thoughts are to do the one block wonder with both fabrics to give it more variety. Jul 10, 2017 one block wonder design helper july 10, 2017 by kay, posted in uncategorized not invented by me, but a great help if you cant get started with your precious fabric. Fantastic book that covers all stages of making a beautiful oneblock wonder quilt from fabric selection to finishing the quilt top. Learn how to choose the right 60degree ruler, how to pick the most useful fabric. Authors, maxine rosenthal and linda bardes, show us how to transform a single fabric print with some clever piecing.
The iris the iris is a wallhanging size hexified panel quilt made with a panel from stephanie brandenburgs daydream flower bomb designs. Would you believe my one block wonder quilt top is finished. One fabric, one shape, oneofakind quilts by maxine rosenthal isbn. The authors of this book give precise and easy to follow directions for prepping the fabric in order to cut the triangles for this one block wonder design. Submit the form to download by providing your email address you will begin to receive our newsletters, special offers and more free content from quilting daily. Learn how to choose the right 60 ruler, how to pick the most useful fabric and strip size, and, best of all, how to create hexagonal blocks without any y. A lot of color photos that detail the types of fabrics that work well for this technique versus those that dont work as well. Oneblockwonder one fabric, one shape, oneofakind quilts by maxine rosenthal class taught by. The projects produce highimpact quilts made with simple cutting and construction, therefore no fussy cutting or yseams are required. May 03, 2017 fantastic book that covers all stages of making a beautiful oneblock wonder quilt from fabric selection to finishing the quilt top. The book includes examples of all varieties of fabric, so you not only get the explanation for why one does or doesnt work, but you also get a. Do i really need the class are is this one that is easy to follow.