However in thinking about this perhaps the let down phase was the last 2 days where I just didn't seem to get anything done. Oh, I returned some shoes, and some capris and a lampshade but I didn't even go into my sewing room... until today!
I sewed up some more of these hexagons and pondered what I want to do with them. During the initial gung-ho phase I was going to make a really BIG quilt. However those feelings have dissipated and I'm contemplating just working with the 60 some odd blocks I'll get out of cutting the one 25" repeat. That many hexagons will make a nice size lap quilt, or if I use this kind of layout...
I could make a BIG quilt with the amount of pieced hexagons I already have. I found that layout in a new book called The New Hexagon by Katja Marek - Bev's Modern Vintage Hexies and you can see the book here.
I also like this layout which is also from The New Hexagon book...
It takes more hexagons than the first layout but it is different and interesting. I need to mull it over a bit. These are two of the blocks I made today... LOVE the spin!
I have a ton of things I want to get done now that the wedding is over... there is still the plumbing issue in the basement that needs attention, and I want to have some carpet installed in my son's room and my sewing room, and I have to clean out the garage which I should attend to this weekend as I could unload some of that stuff in a garage sale next week,and I need to make eye exam appointments for me and my son, and there are about a bajillion quilting, cross stitch and knitting projects I want to get to. When I think about everything I want to do I'm tired before I get started...LOL...I think I need a nap.
It is going to be a busy summer! Bring on the warm weather!
happy stitching-
carol fun
Fun hexies! I like both layouts, you can't go wrong with either of them.
ReplyDeleteI have added your blog to my watch list because I am very curious what you do with those hexagons. I have a ton of them that I made with a stack and whack technique out of some Mardi Gras mask fabric and it is one of those projects that is ripening away in my pile of UFOs. My intention was to assemble them to each other and I never considered a background. Yours looks neat and has given me food for thought. Your blog title tickles my fancy, too!
ReplyDeleteGlad the wedding went off well--looking forward to some pics!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are so striking with the yellow! I'm eager to see what layout you land on (and wedding pics... :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing (and cleaning out the garage, and carpet shopping, etc ;-)
~ Tracy
Whew - BIG exhale! So glad that the wedding was wonderful. You must be exhausted. Playing with fabric sounds like the perfect way to unwind.I love the movement in those blocks and I am awful at making decisions so you're on your own...you're a master at choosing the perfect setting.
ReplyDeleteThought of you this morning as I went out to mow...the weeds are so tall that I can't see Carol. :)
Congrats to the newlyweds and for the end of wedding planning :). Glad it went well. I'm not surprised it took a couple of days to return to regular programming. The Hexies look terrific!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on surviving the wedding and to the newlyweds. Looking forward to seeing a pic or two.
ReplyDeletethanks for the up close snap shot...those are amazing
ReplyDeleteSo happy the wedding went off without a hitch and you survived to sew again! I'm looking forward to seeing how you end up setting your blocks. I really like that vertical placement with all the negative space, but truth told, I like those hexies PERIOD!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hexis... I really like them set with the yellow!
ReplyDeleteWhat ever arrangement you chose, it will be a wonderful quilt! Looking forward to wedding photos.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear the wedding went well. Love seeing your different ideas for block placement. They're all beautiful!
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