Saturday 14 June 2014

Week 11 EPP - at last, a hexagon.



I could not do an English Paper Piecing project without hexagons, could I?  But I had to mess about with them.


It might make a good medallion for the middle of a quilt if the edge wasn't so aggressive and sharp looking.   

 The hexagon is probably the most popular shape used in this kind of piecing, but it took me a while to decide on this design.  It was days before I worked out that you can combine any size hexagon and any size triangle and they will fit together.  




The current plan is to get this piece to a bit bigger than 12 inches across and then square it off. I'll use my least favourite fabrics for the edge - don't like chopping off my favourites.


I now have nine pieces of various designs and sizes.  When I run out of ideas for different designs....what happens next?  I have bought too many supplies to stop now enough supplies to do a bit more...

Linking up with Jessica at Life Under Quilts, of course.
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15 comments:

  1. Manuela14 June 2014 at 17:58

    Fantastic your hexagon medallion.
    I 'm looking forward to the quilt.

    Have a wonderful weekend, Manuela

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  2. Grit14 June 2014 at 18:51

    I love all your EPP. Can not say what is my favorite. All so wonderful.

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  3. salamanda15 June 2014 at 00:11

    I really like the triangles set off from edge of hexagon

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  4. Glenda15 June 2014 at 00:29

    What?!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Celtic Thistle15 June 2014 at 08:12

    These are brilliant Dittany, I love the offset triangles.

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  6. Lisa J.15 June 2014 at 19:09

    I love watching your progress on these 9 pieces.

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  7. Unknown16 June 2014 at 10:02

    My eyes! My beautiful eyes! My god, woman, what are you doing to our wonderful home ..... already the cats daren't doze on any of these trompe l'oeil masterpieces for fear of falling, and I get dizzy approaching any of the sofas.

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  8. Christa16 June 2014 at 13:26

    Wow, how great! I am amazed at the offset triangle-hexagon pattern. Truly amazed!

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  9. Adrienne16 June 2014 at 13:29

    Love, love, love! These pieces are stunning!

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  10. suemac16 June 2014 at 15:17

    I like all the low volume fabric you are using in your pieces.

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  11. Terri16 June 2014 at 15:28

    I love the combination of hexagons and triangles. Your work is inspiring.

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  12. Unknown16 June 2014 at 19:45

    LOL I loved how you stuck that giant DeWalt saw blade in there... and laughed again when I realized the resemblance to your piece. too funny. And.. amazing work!

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  13. Pamela16 June 2014 at 23:44

    I think this is my favorite! Great work.

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  14. Run 'n Stitch17 June 2014 at 16:52

    You are very talented! What a lot of work! Thank you for sharing.

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  15. Martha 19 June 2014 at 06:34

    Beautiful! I love all the designs you are trying out and your color palette is my favorite.

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