Thanks for your answers. I have concluded I didn't ask the question the right way. I do have a layout and what my friend had told me was that a certain ? number of path pieces should be applied to each block, but not all the way around as when assembling they would fit together and you shouldn't have gaps or extras. She couldn't remember whether it was 6 or 8 or some other number and I have figured out that is probably right. I have printed off the hexagon paper and will experiment. I am about to get the third one done with 8 path pieces so shall probably get it figured out, I hope. You are right, there are lots and lots of beautiful layouts and there is a beauty in each one and I have loved seeing all your posts and jillmc, yours is beautiful. Never thought of using black. Thank you for taking the time to help me.