Wow is that really only your 2nd quilt!? That's awesome!! It's going to be fantastic when you're done - please post pics of the finished project!

So glad about the successful pix! they probably were too large before.
One additional comment. On all hexagonal quilts you have the issue of those 2 edges not being straight. You have at least 3 options:
1) leave them as zig zags.
2) cut and piece end blocks (note that these are not half blocks! they need to be a bit larger to accomodate the seam allowance)
3) piece it up just as you have it, when you are done, cut the partial triangles off with a ruler and rotary cutter. Make sure that you add the seam allowance when you cut.

This thread is why I enjoy the board so much. BDawn came to the board with a question. Several quilters chimed in and helped. In reading BDawn question and the answers, I was helped too. I have ordered the piecing book. My swap partners will reap the benifits. Thanks all.

I am glad you will be ordering the book, I think it is one of the most concise and well illlustated I have come across, and like I said, for a penny you cannot go wrong!!
Pat

Amazon will probably sell out of this book since so many of us will be ordering this book!!!!

BDawn, kudos to you for tackling that gorgeous quilt. It will truly be a labor of love when you are finished with it.