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    Old 03-24-2011, 07:05 AM
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    Love the quilt
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    Old 03-24-2011, 07:20 AM
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    It's coming along beautifully. Love your fabric.
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    Old 03-24-2011, 08:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by itsmesuzq
    I was really "over it" by the time I got a far as I did.
    I can empathize with that feeling of "over it"! My first attempt is still a bunch of hexagons. I found that I really didn't like the way the hexes blended into each other, prefering instead, the look of a Stack 'n Whack where there's a background fabric to make each hex standout. Personal preference but I had to try a OBW to find that out. Also found it hard to find a fabric that would work for a OBW.
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    Old 03-24-2011, 09:18 AM
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    Great job. I stressed (dithered?) quite a while over placement on mine. Your's looks fabulous.
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    Old 03-24-2011, 09:33 AM
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    That is looking so very nice.
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    Old 03-24-2011, 12:45 PM
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    That's looks really good. I like the colours and how they've turned out
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    Old 03-24-2011, 02:31 PM
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    you've done a fine job. i really like it.
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    Old 03-24-2011, 11:37 PM
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    Lovely fabric and you are doing very well!

    Could I make one suggestion which will make the placement and construction easier.

    As the triangles will be joined together in rows, it will be much easier if you put your cut blocks on the design wall with the "pointed" end of the hexagon at the top.
    Then you will be working to join vertical rows, rather than horizontal, or diagonal.
    In other words, rotate your layout 45 degrees, you will find it much simpler to pin together and subsequently stitch.
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    Old 03-25-2011, 06:24 AM
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    Katrine thank you so much for the suggestion! I will do that on the next project. I really appreciate your help. ~Susan
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    Old 03-25-2011, 07:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by itsmesuzq
    Katrine thank you so much for the suggestion! I will do that on the next project. I really appreciate your help. ~Susan
    You're welcome Susan - but dont wait for the next one, turn these blocks - makes it much easier :lol:
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