Hexagon Quilt Update - Week 31

Well here it is……….…the next stage of my Hexagon Quilt is complete….

the massive striped border. A little boring after 3,630 hexagons but it certainly looks good.

 
 
My tally now stands at 10,980, but I still have many more to do. Last week I decided to see how close to the mark Russell’s original estimate of 22,000 hexagons was. Well I was certainly glad I was sitting down when I did the final tally…….close enough to 27,000……yikes! I am never going to get it done…….unless I give up milking cows! So I will now concentrate on completing the next border and then re-access my time line. As the final border is comprised of approximately 10,500 hexagons I have a Plan B which might involve scaling the design back a ‘little’ to make the 1st May 2011 deadline.

Hope you have enjoyed this update on my progress....Russell says that I shouldn't be showing everyone and should keep it as a surprise......what do you think?

Linda  :)   

 

Comments

[cathryn]

the more you do, the smaller it looks! thats weird!

[libby]

WOW!!!! no dont keep it a secret, you are doing an awesome job there.

[Karen]

I love seeing your progress. Please keep updating!
It is looking magnificent!!

[Julz at Simple Stitches]

Linda, that looks awesome!!!!
don't you dare keep it a secret....it's very inspiring that someone is making all those little hexies!
love seeing your progress with it.
cheers Julz

[Betty Seuren]

love seeing your progress and looking forward to seeing it on Wednesday

[Leanne]

It is amazing and looks stunning. Love seeing your progress - how wide across is it now? I struggle with all my stitching, you must be keeping your optometrist in business they are sooooo small.

See you at the AQM. I'll be in my usual spot.

[Gaby]

Wow, Linda that´s a lovely Hexiquilt ;O) Have a nice weekend - kindly regards Gaby

[Darlene Oakley]

Wow Linda !!!I don't think that a little change will effect. It's fantastic and as always you inspire me to quilt.