Here is a tute for the toppper as requested. If you need a pattern for the Octagon,there is a tute here for that too.
OCTAGONAL TOPPER TUTE
( Pardon the purple marks on my ruler.Little hands did it!!(: )
STEP 1
You will need an Octagon and 2 sets of strips. My strips are 1 1/2 " wide for the first round,and 3 1/2" for the second round.
Step 2
sew 4 narrow stips to opposite sides of octagon (these are about 7 inches)
Step 3 trim off at an angle,lining up edge of ruler along edge of octagon..do second narrow sides the same way
Step 4 square off all sides to 1 inch,lining up edge of ruler with edge of octagon
Step 5 add second set in same manner,but trim by lining ruler on FIRST STRIP instead of octagon
Step 6
do opposite sides and trim before adding second sides...NOTE that the first strip will be narrower .This will match up after you sew on remaining sides.
Step 7
Now trim final corners,lining ruler on edge of octagon again,,,mine trim off at 4 inches
Step 8
You are ready to quilt....do not do anymore trimming until quilted,,,then line ruler up along egde of octagon again and trim all sides to 3 1/2 You are done and ready to bind.
These are my measurements,,,you may make wider or more strips as desired. Enjoy!!
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9/19/2010 12:34:26 PM