SheriR

I've been making quilts for all the grandchildren of my late MotherInLaw, using the stash she had in her closet. My daughter thought she'd like to make a hexagon quilt using all the scraps. She started this nearly three years ago.

When I was visiting her in Minot this May, I asked about it. She really just had about 1/8 basted to the little forms. I began basting more as we visited and started sewing them together on our drive from Minot to Texas and then from Texas to Minot. We were able to cut four hexagons out of each fabric swatch from grandma's collection. Below is 1/4 of them sewn in groups of five. (Just the right size to store in baggies as I traveled.)

I threw what I had finished on my daughter's design wall and now I'll sew the little sets of five together. It measures about 56" x 32". One quarter done with just over 300 hexis.

I was unsure of how to connect them. In a rows or as four patches...eight patches...sixteen patches? My friend, Fraew, said just start in the corner and connect them. When my piece is unmanageable start a new piece then join those. I've really never done this, so I sincerely appreciate the input.

My daughter is thrilled and I think my MotherInLaw is watching from above with a big smile!