still hexagoning

I have another batch of 26 hexagon diamonds done. 

I can't make any more until I join these blocks into rows because I'm out of templates.  Again.  (I think maybe I should just go get some more.)

And this stack includes some of my new Liberty Tana Lawns ... 

You guys, this next one is reeeeeally really dark. 

As in really. 

Dark.

I wouldn't normally go for this print.  It's not quite me.  But I forced myself to buy it because I wanted to have some "edgy" fabrics in the mix.  It's hard for me to do this, but I so often find that the most interesting quilts are the ones that have those oddball colours & prints thrown in.  So I'm stepping a little outside my comfort zone with this one. 

I did a preliminary layout with my new diamonds and this one DEFINITELY stands out during "the squint test".  But I'm only slightly uncomfortable with it ... not overwhelmingly.  So I'm gonna use it.

And if I don't like it when the quilt is done, I'll tell myself to grow up and get over it already.

'Cause it is a beautiful fabric.

No matter how I feel about it.

Comments

[Hildy]

Love your diamonds also (or especially?) the dark one.

[greenrabbitdesigns]

Just gorg-e-ous! :)
V x

[Leanne]

Beautiful! You sure do work fast! My hexies are coming together too, but much more slowly.

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

Liberty Tana Lawns = Beautiful. :)

[Lesley]

I am so impressed with your drive and motivation. I love your work and can't wait to see photos of your finished hexagon quilt. It is going to be so beautiful. I love those new Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics too...there's just something about small floral prints that captures my heart. Have a great day :-)

[Debbie R.]

Bravo for that small step outside your comfort zone! Those hexies are looking fabulous.

[Denise]

These are all gorgeous!!

[Susie]

Gosh liberty looks wonderful in hexies doesn't it

[Sandy B]

I am really liking your hexies. That darker one is nice too but if you think it's too dark, perhaps you could get another print/s that is/are somewhat lighter than it, to span the gap. Then it wont be so noticeable. Does that make sense? Then again I do like your very brave attitude to stepping outside your comfort zone!!

[Margaret Parks]

Your hexies are just beautiful! I am mad over your fabric choices. Just lovely and so "romantic" .
Well done.
Thanks for sharing . Looking at them just makes ms happy.
cheers
maggie

[Cheryl]

I keep meaning to ask if you are cutting each hexi by hand using scissors? I've looked back through past blog entries, but can't seem to find where you talked about this question.
Cheryl

[Kathleen]

I love it! I love ALL the fabrics! It's so pretty. But, I don't see it as that dark...it could be me. It looks like the green one, only blue/pink. I too have moments with fabric- sometimes I can't decide if I absolutely love it or don't like it at all! : ) I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
And good for you for keeping an open mind and going with it. I think it's going to be just lovely!

[Pat M.]

Your work is beautiful.

[kim]

Yay, you are gonna use it,,,I'm thinking it will be just fine....as a whole it will be breathtaking!! My daughter and I have taken on the saying "put your big girl panties on and deal with it" for tackling of our life's obstacles. oh and yeah, I have six diamonds done haha, but lovin it :)

[Jodi]

This my be a stupid question but since you are using templates do you cut your fabric in hexagon or what shape do you cut your fabric. I've wanted to do a hexagon quilt but can't bring myself to spend the time cutting out the hexies.

Thanks,
Jodi

[Kathleen O'Grady]

Beautiful! Who doesn't love Liberty Tana Lawn?????

[ina]

i LOVE those hexies! i've gotta give it a try! ;p

yes, i'm still lurking whenever i get a chance......

[lori jones]

OH BOY!!! I can't wait to see what it will look like when you are finished with it!!
they are sooooo pretty!! It makes me want to get out my liberty fabric and make a quilt with them.!! and with that i need to get more fabric, LOL

[Marie Lismore]

Just love these hexagon ....simply beautiful. What size hexagon are you using?

[kathy]

I made purple hex flower garden quilt with green between each flower....I spent a winter dragging that thing around in a tin to my sons hockey games. But it's gone missing. I'm heartbroken. Anyway...the paper that I used were those stupid mail in subscription things that fall out of magazines as the paper. Hand basted (seemed like millions of them) then whip stitched together. It was a scrap quilt. No two fabrics ever backed up agains each other. or touched. I wonder where it is?

[Betsy]

Great blog.

[Donna]

Hexies? I've seen them; thought about them; never tried them. But looking at yours and your tutorial? Looks like they are in my future. Thanks

[Ruth W]

Never had a Gelalto, but love Mint Chocolate chip ice cream. Really liked your blogging about the development process.

[Darla Dishman]

Just love all the blocks and colors. Can't wait to do the ice creams for my granddaughter. Thank you for the chance to win.

[Marie]

I'm a newbie and not much for hand sewing but you are inspiring. beautiful work!!

[Debbie]

Love the Gelato blocks! Very creative and fun for a childs quilt.

[Marilynn D-R]

What fun your block; my favorite ice cream flavor is Hagan Dasz (?) Creme Brulette (?) you know, like the custard dessert, yummmmm!! I do not purchase it too often because, well, it is really rich! I have gotten into the hex mode also with 3 quilts in progress. However, I am doing very big hexes using the Accuquilt Go Cutter to cut out the hexes, 9 inch. Big hexes = big quilt in less time!!

[Janine]

Never had a Gelato either but my favorite flavor ice cream would be the one and only chocolate!

[Karen]

congrats on having your pattern chosen for the new magazine, quite an honor but well deserved.

[Lorraine Skarzynski]

Love your blog, and would love to win a prize.

[Gladys Bacon-Rust]

I am so impressed with the hexes, I haven't tried those yet and your unbelievable ice cream cones!

[Vicki B]

Had a gelato in Italy. Can't remember the flavor - was overwhelmed!

[Linda Taylor]

Raspberry Gelato for me!! The color is a great quilty color!

[melisa bakos]

you can purchase a paper punch from fiskers for hexies i picked mine upat micheals saves heap loads