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Octagonal Topper Tutorial

Caroline1947
Missouri

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!!

This post has been edited.

9/19/2010 12:34:26 PM

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TooMuchFabric
Windy Country

Thank you

9/19/2010 1:54:25 PM

vivian1970
SW Ohio

Caroline, You do such a great job on these. I love looking at all of them. I printed this out to put in my pattern stash. Thanks

vivian1970

9/19/2010 1:59:12 PM

busylady
Logan,NM

Thanks Caroline from Missouri for sharing how you are making all of the wonderful table toppers. I am going to have to try to make one. I have save the pattern now. It sure was kind of you to share.

9/19/2010 3:15:35 PM

Caroline1947
Missouri

You're welcome!

9/19/2010 3:27:10 PM

Joannequilts
Williamsburg,OH

Caroline, thank you so much for this tutorial!! You are a sweetie!!

Joanne

9/20/2010 5:49:27 AM

momof6quilts
New York

Caroline, I love your tutorials, they are always so clear and understandable. I can see it now the beginning of a new career! Quilting Tutorials By Caroline, sounds like a money maker to me :-)

Vicky

9/20/2010 6:48:12 AM

DouceFleur1
Québec

Caroline, thank you for your tutorial. :-)

9/20/2010 7:38:06 AM

Oasis
West Coast

Thanks Caroline......I'm going to get a binder so I can keep all your TUTES in one place.

9/20/2010 8:21:49 AM

Lodad
Denver

Thank You very much. I will be looking forward to making a few. I would like the pattern for the Octagon. Thanks for sharing.
Lowell ;)

9/20/2010 8:42:35 AM

Becca
Mtns of NC

Caroline YOu are so kind to do this knowing your health is not good.May God bless you as you bless others.You do such wonderful work.

9/20/2010 11:20:54 AM

nur5e
st louis MO

how big is the center octagon? marcia (nur5e)

9/20/2010 6:20:57 PM

cathy143
Augusta, GA

Caroline,

I would like a copy of your octogon pattern if you don''''t mind. If you will email me your address I will send you an envelope.

10/23/2010 6:53:16 PM

Suzyscissors
Cleveland,OH

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have finished 3 and have 3 more cut - these will make wonderful gifts - I love making table toppers and love this new shape.

10/29/2010 3:53:35 PM

sharonkl
louisville,ky

Caroline thanks for the tute on the candle mats and how to make an octagon!

10/30/2010 10:36:13 AM

toekeyotow
Indiana Joan

Oh Caroline....Thanks so much for sharing the pattern, with everyone. This will make a very nice and quick last minute gifts for the holidays. What a lifesaver. Many thanks to you. Joan

11/18/2010 2:50:28 PM

Cathy32078
Okla. 4 now

Thank You so much for taking the time to do this tutorial Caroline. It was very kind & sweet of you. I love your directions because you do make them so easy to understand. You have a genuine knack for that! Thanks again.

12/3/2010 3:23:00 PM

TooMuchFabric
Windy Country

Carolyn, I have looked at your pattern and tutorial and I have decided the only way you could make it easier for me is if you were to actually make it. I truly appreciate you sharing your talent with us.

Jo Ann

12/5/2010 12:54:46 PM

grandmaof12
coping

That is so neat!! How big do u make the octagon? Thank u !!!

2/13/2011 6:56:54 PM

grandmaof12
coping

Caroline, if I send u a envelope would u send me the directions and the shape? ty

2/13/2011 7:01:43 PM

Caroline1947
Missouri

If you scroll down farther in this section there is a tute on how to cut the octagon

3/5/2011 2:04:23 AM

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