Octagon in octagon
So I started with an1″ octagon.
The result is also an octagon.
I thought to apply the same geometry and I made a bigger block.
…and bigger…
…and bigger…
Then I thought it is not big enough (30″) and it has too much green so I added one more triangle row (purple and pink). And I made a monster…
Much bigger than I wanted… The triangles were cut out from 30” squares.
So I tried to make it smaller … and I decreased the triangles… no success! I had to remove them!
Then I had another brilliant idea (!)…
I did not like it either so I removed them all…
And after 6 hours of work and 4 yards less in my stash, I finished it this way. And I like it. It was the original idea.
It still has too much green !I hope it will look even better after quilting.
There are many possibilities to color this quilt. In another life, I will probably try one more… with white space between two rows of triangles.
Have a great weekend!
Geta
Very striking and fun. Love it!
I love your artistry. I actually like it best with the white, yellow, orange and pink strips surrounding the green. Such talent to be able to do the math and play like this. Thanks for sharing with me.
I love this! Will you share the measurements you came up with for the triangles for those of us not so good at the math part?
you never cease to amaze me with how you think outside or around the block 😉
You are very creative! I just purchased your loving hug pattern and now I am tempted to try this too!
MAria
Es precioso!!!!!, te quedó muy bonito con estos colores. Un beso
Круговорот! Затягивает взгляд.
This is really neat! I love your plan to make four together. What a great idea. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.
I liked the little stripes around it, too. Love the idea and the green, also–I don't think it's too much.
It must be your playfulness (not to mention your creativity) that makes me such a huge fan! It love how the triangles spiral and converge at the center. Lovely idea, Geta!
This is as stunning as all your projects are. I like this way, maybe because green is my favorite color, but it's great too with the pink stripes around.
Geta, your designs are INCREDIBLE!! I can't wait to make your Flower Ball. I'm not sure if I'll make a wall hanging or quilt. It seems a bit advanced for me. Is that your quilting at the top of your blog? If so, I wish I lived closer so I could send my quilts to you. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! That is absolutely fantastic!!! Love it!
Carol
how cool! I agree with the way you ended up with the final layout. i don't think it's too much green though! green is a lovely, calming color. great job!
This looks amazing! Love the colours you have used too.
You are amazing!
Really impressive!
Fantastic quilt! It is just amazing! Love love love!
WOW that is awesome. Fantastic effect. I think it would look amazing in a graduated rainbow too. 🙂
That looks great!!
Oh my goodness – that is fabulous!!! I love it!
Cool! Did you think about piecing the large triangles with smaller ones to break up the color?
Wow love your increading octogan and it is interesting to see how you played with the design.
So cool!
I can't wrap my brain around how you would even sew those together.
This is so awesome! It blows my mind a little bit. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!
no such thing as too much green! i love all the colors together, esp the jewel-center of purple.
Love it! You can always bind in a color that compliments the green, but it's a beautiful green. 🙂
What a fabulous design. Thank you for sharing your process, too.
Just found you through Sew Many Ways. You are an inspiration. Your work is beautiful and hints very helpful. Thank you!
This is so awesome!! I would love to have this pattern!!! GREAT quilt!