Two little hexagon diamonds for the Insanity quilt — made with half-inch hexagons. I’m still not sure whether I want to do this in Oriental fabrics or in shabby chic. The bonus of using the Oriental fabrics for this is that, with small pieces, one can get totally different looks from different areas of the same piece of fabric.
I printed some of the .50 hexagons from one of the new Inklingo collections last night and made these two.
To give you an idea of scale, here’s one beside a ruler.
I love how perfectly these press — it really helps distribute the bulk and they lie flat as can be.
I can really tell that fall is coming. The light, even on bright sunny days, is quite different. It’s getting much cooler at night now but the days are still warm. So far, only a few leaves on the trees on the roof garden have begun to turn.
Lester, dozing after a big play with one of his toys.
Quilt Obsession 
Half-inch hexagons for the insanity quilt? They certainly named it right. They are so pretty, but I think I would go “insane” trying to make them. LOL. You do such lovely work, and I am sure you will have this quilt whipped out in no time…TTFN…Lilly
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My goodness, I have trouble keeping up with you! Where do you find the time! Seriously though, those little hexagons are beautiful! All done by hand, I suppos. I looked up the inklingo site because I had never heard of it before. I found it fascinating! Thanks for the info. And now that I see it actually works, I think I may want to try this myself!Oh, and Lester is a real cutie!
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I’m using 1/2″ hexes for English paper piecing . . . I can’t imagine doing it without my ‘training wheels’ (the papers *s*)
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I don’t think I could work on anything that tiny even with my bifocals, lol. They’re gorgeous – I think orientals are stunning :DIt looks like handsome Lester is taking a well-earned rest – it’s hard work being the king (well, co-king, actually, lol) of the household, you know! 😉
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Holy Mackerell!! Cathi that is amazing. I honestly can’t do small work like that. I just can’t believe they are that tiny! Lester looks like he needs a pet from me.
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I have very much enjoyed catching up with your posts. Thankyou for posting pics of your cats. Seeing I cant have one, I am getting a lot of pleasure from seeing yours!
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1/2″ hexagon??!!!! Wow, Cathi… I am thoroughly impressed. I think it will be so darling! I can’t wait to see more pictures.
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Itty-bitty small…too small for my hands!!! I like the dark one best. It has so much movement in it.. 8-)Happy stitchings!
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Hahaha, Cathi, whenever I think of miniature/doll quilts, I think of you and the mini quilts you have made for your bears!Hmmmm – I still have quite a bit of scraps… can you recommend an easy and quick doll-size quilt pattern? I might not get to it right away, but perhaps when I get my assignment quilts completed…Have a great night!
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Ooh! How lovely! I think I might go cross-eyed trying to sew half-inch hexagons. It would make a fabulous bear quilt,though!
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Hi Cathi…I have just given you an award on my blog…Peg
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These are so lovely. I love looking up close at the fabrics and your work! You’re really, really good at this. You make hand piecing look easy.Its very important for the Lester kitty to get his rest after romping around. Romps with toys are hard work, too!Workin’ Hard in Toronto for Love, *karendianne./ Living Life at LeeHaven
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Those hexagons are amazing. Keep up the great work!
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omg…that is small. Looks like you are doing a really great job though.
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Hi Cathi, Just in case those little half inch hexagons aren’t making you crazy, I just want you to know that I have tagged you on my blog. The rules are on my September 12th post. Don’t feel obligated though. Thanks.
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Your hex’s look lovely ….and very complicated. You must be so proud of them.
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Wow … these are tiny, but so perfectly made. Lester looks like he’s had a hard day … such an adorable face.
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I agree with the name “insanity quilt”. Wow those are so cute and tiny. You are right the oriental fabric can look so different in each tiny hexagon. I love it and can’t wait to see more.
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OOh, I haven’t pressed any of my little hexagons.yours look fabulous. What a great idea putting the ruler next to the pieces.Loz in Oz
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