Wednesday, January 23, 2013

HEXAGONS AND HOCKEY

Hockey is finally back on. I do some of my best sewing while yelling at the T.V  : )  Hockey games are usually when I work on my hexies and I have missed them.  I am nearly finished piecing the 52 blocks from Katja's hexathon last year.  I think I've decided on a layout for them .




I sewed 7 together to create one big hexagon. I do like the way they look on this navy background, but am not 100% sure.



They now measure about 15 1/2" across



I will have 52  3" hexagons. Divided by 7 means I get 7 blocks with a few left over. If I make a few more, I get 8 blocks. Not sure I can set 7 OR 8 blocks into a quilt top.
Back to the drawing board.

The letter E for my hexi-bet quilt.



There is a game tonight, so you know what I'll be doing.
Enjoy your week.

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29 comments:

  1. CitricSugarJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Oh, Carla - you are a woman after my own heart! I predict lots of yelling at the tv tonight, too, but I'm not sure if they're showing my game or not but I've been watching everybody - as long as there's a game on!

    Beautiful hexes.

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  2. Heather D.January 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Holy moley, look at those fancy hexagons! I've never seen anything like those. Are you a fellow Canucks fan?? (I know Carly, the above commenter, is not....hehehe)

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  3. KellyJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Gorgeous hexies!

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  4. BrandieJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I love that idea for the layout! They look great that way. May I copy you?

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  5. SarahJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Your hexies look great and it was fun to see again what I'll be making :)

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  6. NikadamajaJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    They look really gorgeous on that background.

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  7. EmilyJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Your hexagons are amazing!

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  8. quiltmaniaJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    They look stunning on the blue!

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  9. LeslieJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    oh my gosh! those look amazing!!!
    ha ha on the yelling!

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  10. Heidi StaplesJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    You're hexagons are so gorgeous, Carla -- love them! We're a hockey house too here, so I know how that goes! :)

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  11. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    I love your hexies, Carla! Happy hockey season :)

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  12. Rene'January 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    This cracked me up! I do the same thing but with football....which is almost over unfortunately. Great hexagons!

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  13. CarolineJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    The hexies are gorgeous! Oh, I miss hockey, especially hockey night in Canada - still have the old theme song as my cell phone's ring tone ;). Have my fingers crossed that San Diego may one day get a team. . .one can always dream, eh? Go Leafs! Stop snickering, yes, I am a Leafs fan ;) are there many of us left anymore?

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  14. EmmaJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I love the hexies.

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  15. NicoleJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, Carla! Your hexagons are impressive! Happy hockey watching!

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  16. CathyJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    So lovely!

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  17. Gramma QuilterJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    wow so amazing!!!!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    I love your hexies! Great colors!

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  19. JanJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    A Maple Leaf Fan? Oh well, love your hexies in spite of it!

    Go Pens!

    Jan

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  20. Janine @ Rainbow HareJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    These are gorgeous - I love that colour range :)

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  21. My Sister Made Me Do It....January 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Wow! Your hexathons are amazing!

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  22. Celtic ThistleJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Love your hexagons Carla, know what you mean about the blue too.

    Hope your team were victorious!

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  23. Archie The Wonder DogJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I love all your hexies!!

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  24. CatherineJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    They look absolutely stunning against the navy

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  25. Mary MarcotteJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    I really like that navy for a background, Carla. It really make the hexies stand out. Enjoy the game and the quilting.

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  26. Marsha CooperJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    OMG! Did you put together all those pieces into the hexagons? I can't even imagine.
    I have 2 boxes of hexagons in 2 sizes and I'm trying to figure out how to do them. Hexagons are not something I've learned how to use yet.

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  27. Nat at Made in HomeJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Those hexies are amazing!! Hope you enjoyed the game!

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  28. BethJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Those hexagons are fantastic!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    I love the way the Hexies look on that navy. Good luck with a layout, it all looks amazing from here!!!

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