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Neuras 05-26-2017 12:17 PM

Cat Design
 
I recently purchased 2 packets of hexagons from Tula Pink's tabby line. I love them! Now I have the idea of creating a cat from them in the center of a quilt surrounded by solid fabric, but have no idea how to go about it. I have gone on Pinterest and found similar quilts with a black cat in the center facing forward but don't know how to 'translate' that to hexagon shapes. What would you recommend?

Boston1954 05-26-2017 12:27 PM

If you are willing to sacrifice a bit of them, I might be able to help you. I recently did a rounded shape using 49 little squares. When it came time to make the shape I wanted, I just cut it out and there were little bits that "did not make the cut" to use a sports term. It came out quite nice.

Neuras 05-26-2017 02:03 PM

Did you piece them together then, cut out shape, applique them onto a background? A picture would really help. I'd love to see your quilt. Thank you!!

Originally Posted by Boston1954 (Post 7831723)
If you are willing to sacrifice a bit of them, I might be able to help you. I recently did a rounded shape using 49 little squares. When it came time to make the shape I wanted, I just cut it out and there were little bits that "did not make the cut" to use a sports term. It came out quite nice.


Kassaundra 05-26-2017 02:11 PM

I guess I'm confused, when I googled Tula hexi tabby line I saw pictures of 2 inch hexi's. Are you wanting to build a quilt around a 2 inch print on a hexi?

wesing 05-26-2017 02:20 PM

You can print hexagonal graph paper from the internet, then lay a picture or outline underneath to figure out your layout. Here is one link: https://www.printablepaper.net/category/hexagon_graph

Sounds like fun.

Neuras 05-26-2017 02:24 PM

No, this is what I purchased. I loved the prints on it!
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...-road-hexagons

Neuras 05-26-2017 02:24 PM

Thank you, I'll try to print some out and play around with it!

Originally Posted by wesing (Post 7831775)
You can print hexagonal graph paper from the internet, then lay a picture or outline underneath to figure out your layout. Here is one link: https://www.printablepaper.net/category/hexagon_graph

Sounds like fun.


dunster 05-26-2017 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by Kassaundra (Post 7831766)
I guess I'm confused, when I googled Tula hexi tabby line I saw pictures of 2 inch hexi's. Are you wanting to build a quilt around a 2 inch print on a hexi?

I think that 2" is on one side, so the measurement across is almost 5".

Kassaundra 05-26-2017 03:08 PM

You can easily turn any hexi into a square w/ 4 triangles, if your wanting to start w/ the square shape.

Neuras 05-26-2017 05:15 PM

I wanted to start w the hexies as the centers. Thank you though


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