squilter

WOW, that is gorgeous!!!!!

earthwalker

Looks very good....I have no useful input, I think feline fanatic's ideas are well worth pursuing..

gaigai

The first one was the hardest for me. I agonized over the placement of every single hex for weeks. I arranged and rearranged. After that it was much easier, and I really didn't agonize. I would recommend that you take a photo and print it out. You will be amazed how things jump out that you didn't notice in real life. It makes it easy to see a block that really doesn't mesh with any around it. Good luck!!

blahel

beautiful..obw on my to do list oneday..

k3n

And this part is exactly why I love making these - the chance to input your own design process rather than just following a pattern. The guidelines in the book can help you get started but then it's over to you! Gai's idea of taking a pic is a good one and your eye will develop over time - good luck!

hobbykat1955

Mix the darks in...too many grouped together in one spot...

dunster

Your fabric is beautiful, and the hexes look great. Just experiment moving them around, and when you're tired of looking at it stop and come back a few hours later. You'll know when it's done, and remember there's no "right answer".

QuiltE

Thanks for the tips and hints ... yes, I did pics as per my posted pic!! :)

And said this was Round One ... I knew better than to start playing with it endlessly. So am leaving it for atleast a day.

I think my mind-block on this has come because most of the ones that have been posted are more dark/jeweled and little light. Whereas mine is reverse with more lighter hexes and less of the heavyness that comes from the darks.

Right now it's not flowing and needs a little more balance ... it'll come, I know!!

I really do appreciate the different ideas as to how to get it looking more put together.

And please ... do keep the feedback coming! :)

QuiltE

Here's what it turned out to look like!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-141548-1.htm

Holice

forget color and arrange by value. stand back and squint or take your glasses off and look for those that stand out by value.