I just couldn't wait. I had to start this hexagon quilt. My daughter's quilt is done as much as I can do until I make my template patterns. When I started this quilt the first two attempts did not go well. The first time I started I felt the hexagon was too close to the edges, which made the edges curl up. So, out it came. I started the second time with in the ditch sewing, but with all the bulk of the fabric at each corner, I just could not get it to go straight. So, again out it came. This quilt is so old and beautiful that I have to get it just so. Third times a charm. I made myself a little hexagon that measures only 3/4" across. I use this template to drawer all the hexagons. It is going well.
This next picture is a closeup of the centre block. From this block I will go around and around until they are all done. My daughter and I each counted and came up with the same number. Do you know how many florets there actually are? Take a guess. Drum roll, please......
There are exactly 351 full florets and 20 three quarter florets. For a total of 371 florets. So far I have 7 of them done. Now "only" 364 left to go. Hehehe. This is where I chant "just do one at a time" or "one more done" to keep myself motivated. This one will take me a while. But I will look great when it is done.
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