They are part of the design - each of the cubes is actually the same hexagon as the other blocks - it amazed me to see how the choice and placement of the colors produced the cube effect.

Your original blooks may be somewhat understated compared to some OBWs, but I LOVE how they turned out!!!!

I love the blocks on there , great imagination you have. I never would of thought of that.Nice job!

The quilt looks very pretty both with the cubes and just looking at a section without them. Maybe a solid border would have focused on the center more and reduced some of the business.

I really like the cubes, they really "made" the whole quilt! They look so artistic. Did you applique them on there?

Really excellent! Cubes add a whole new character.

I love it with the cubes added.

Luv the blocks...I think that it saved the quilt. Some fabrics just do not lend themselves to OBW. I found that out using a paisley print for a four patch posy. I turned out really bad.

Very nice, like the cubes.

Uh-oh...I chose the exact same fabric for my OBW. The good news is that I LOVE the way your quilt turned out (even without the cubes) and I can't wait to start. I think I will leave the cubes out of mine...mostly because I haven't the first clue how to make them....LOL!
:)