Tuesday 13 April 2010

Fascination with Hexagons . . .

OK, so I've come across Barbara Brackman's blog, which has provided some very interesting reading - well worth a look, if you get a chance.

Anyway, she has a couple of interesting posts about hexagons . . . and I was just blown away by a picture of a quilt by Mr Albert Small's quilt from about 1935 . . .



This is his first quilt. The hexagons are 1/2" and it took him 14 months. Not bad for a first attempt!!!

It seems he was quite industrious when it came to hexagons (among other things) and the NUMBERS, the MIND-BOGGLING NUMBERS had my head spinning.

Check out this link for an interesting story about a man who rose to the challenge of his wife's quilting group!

3 comments:

Natima said...

Glad you've found Barbara Brackman's blog. Her blog is one of my favorite too - Love the quilt - Hugs Nat

Sylvia said...

How amazing is this quilt. I don't think I would have the patience. Thanks for your comment on my blog too.

Sue-Anne said...

I went and had a look at the website. Absolutely amazing quilts. He must have had OCD to keep making them - unbelievable!

I have recently discovered Barbara Brackman's blog too and have already learnt some very interesting things about hexagons.

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