(New) Hexagon Quilt update

It has been a long time coming but I have finally finished the border on my new hexagon quilt. The last update was way back on the 22nd June 2012 when I shared this photo.

Up to this point I had only stitched 3,169 hexagons for the 7 months I had been working on it. Almost 18 months has passed and progress hasn't been that much faster......but last night I stitched the 12th part of the border in place. 

The six 'points' to the star pattern each have about 594 hexagons in them, and the six large diamond shaped corner 'blocks' each have 1,156 hexagons in them......the total for this border is 10,500 hexagons. So I hope that you now all understand why it has taken me so long to do this border of the quilt, and why I didn't want to reveal it before it was completed.

And of course there is fussy cutting

and a few stripes

which just about drove me insane.....but they do look good.....don't they?

The quilt now measures 153cm from point to point, and I am about to start my final (?) border. I know what I would like to do.......I just have to work out how I am going to do it! I have printed off some hexagon graph paper and will use some coloured pencils to help me work out if the design will fit onto the quilt and whether I have to include some filler rows. 

Now I did promise you all that I would reveal the name for my quilt.......after all I can't keep calling it my new hexagon quilt forever. I always find it hard to name quilts and projects that I design and make for the shop......ask any designer and they will agree. But this one wasn't that difficult at all. I have decided upon the name 'Elenor Jean', after my maternal Grandmother whose name was Elenor Jean, but everyone called her Jean (and whom we affectionately called Mammar), and my Mum who is also called Elenor. Maybe one day I will tell you more about these two ladies and why they mean so much to me. 

I really must go .......... I have hexagons to colour in!

Linda    :)

Comments

[Carol]

Wow Linda it is beautiful. I love the design it just leaps out at to grab you. Love the name too :)
As for the fussy cutting, what a lot of work and patience but well worth it, you are amazing :)

[Margaret Hewitt]

Absolutely stunning, you have the patience of a saint, can't wait to see it

[Laurie]

Brava!

[Bronwyn McKenzie]

Truly amazing! So much patience.

[Vicki Reed]

Linda, it is amazing,fantastic work

[betty seuren]

absolutely amazing and wonderful and a credit to you for your patience

[Debbie]

Absolutely amazing just like its designer. It comes from the heart

[Carla]

Wow. Just Wow.

[Jill H.]

Stunning!! wow!! fantastic!! Still doesn't describe this quilt. Looking forward to seeing it completely finished.

[Sandra Paschkow]

Absolutely beautiful Linda. A real work of art. I like the naming tradition which acknowledges those dearest to us and recognises their influences and love in the passing down of skills and companionship. Your dedication is amazing.

[Susan]

Amazing. You are truly dedicated to your hexies.

[Karen]

You have really made some big changes since we last saw it. Wow! The fussy cutting has created a great effect.
Love the way you named your quilt.
It is a wonderful sight.

[Lorraine]

Oh my goodness Linda...I am not even sure "wow" covers this! stunning design...I am speechless, and as you know that doesn't happen often! Amazing work!!!!!!

[Anne]

You are truely amazing!!

[Mayleen]

Love all of it - the colors, design & name! I'm curious, how do you keep yourself motivated to finish a long term project like this?

[Nay from Nays Place]

Absolutely gorgeous - sitting in awe - its incredible cant wait for the final reveal when its ready... WOW

[Sharon Mower]

It's beautiful....wow is all I can say. How do you get those tiny pieces of fabric to stay on those tiny hexagons without stitching them on? You are truly amazing!