I got a TON done over my VA weekend, thanks to not having to drive...I got to be the passenger! That meant lots of progress was made.
I'm piecing the floral borders surrounding the stars in sections:
Can you see the blossoms in the chain? :c)
Here's a shot of the whole thing and how it will fit (some day)
I didn't realize how far that border was going to extend beyond the previous round of star points! I think...yep...I think....that after this border is on, I'll find a way to fill it in to be squar-ish, and call it done. Not sure I want to fill in the corners with all blank hexes...but can pattern in there too I bet...if I plan it right!
You did make progress! If only I didn't get so car sick. I dream of working on projects in the car but I can't even read a text message or heaven forbid I look at a map! So what is the over all plan for this? Will you applique the hexies onto a plain background?
ReplyDeleteThis could be the course of study in any class on "Stick-to-itiveness"! It's going to be stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeletewow bonnie, that is simply beautiful, what an amazing piece of work, can't wait to see it finished
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous! I so admire your commitment to this project - I would probably have given up by now and tucked it away with the other UFOs!
ReplyDeleteThat is just incredible and well done. I love the hexies. Every time I see how beautiful this is, I want to start a hexie project.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous !
ReplyDeleteLovely hexes! I think I have said that before...And to do them while you are in the car..such concentration!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely going to be a show-stopper.
When you square it out, have you considered making a vine of the green hexes and adding another flower or two in the larger 'blank' areas?
I am curious about the above as well. Can you post about what is done with the hexes once all done? I have a huge box of precut hex shapes that I keep thinking I will do something with... someday! Great work and very inspiring Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteI'll find a way to fill it in to be squar-ish, and call it done
ReplyDeleteBonnie....I can see some of your fantastic machine/hand quilting in the squarish corners.
I envy you being able to sew while moving. It gives me an instant headache even glancing at a map. You have all the luck!
You deserve a pat on the back for commitment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bonnie! Doing handwork in the car is one of my favorite activities! I'm working on two hex projects right now....
ReplyDeleteFor your background creams, did you just collect an assortment and then do a random grab for each one as you sewed them together?
Keep up the good work and have a great trip!
Maybe instead of saying just creams, I should've asked about all the variety in the greens and reds too :)
ReplyDeleteWowzers! That's a lot of work! Karmen
ReplyDeleteI love watching how your mind works. Are you a good puzzle solver? It appears that way.
ReplyDeleteHI Bonnie-cakes!! Love your hexies, very pretty...and this is going to be a big one, huh??
ReplyDeletegorgeous... you've made a ton of progress. There is just something about hexies... they are so addicting! lol
ReplyDeleteGosh that is so nice. When its all stitched together it will be lovely
ReplyDeleteI've certainly enjoyed watching the progress of the "hexie" quilt. It's like nothing I've ever seen, quite wonderful. I admire your stick-to-it-ness in finishing it up!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I think it is just stunning. Hugs, Dian
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