The outside setting hexagons make a big difference, I think, to the effect I’m getting with the fabrics in these blocks. I’ve got one finished so far and 3 attached to another. Each block has 24 of these setting pieces attached and then they’re joined to one another with 1″ squares.
We took the blocks out to the roof garden on the weekend to see how they looked together in natural light — and without any kitty helpers. I think I’ll make another 4 or possibly 9 in these sorts of fabrics and then will probably have enough for a nice-sized lap quilt.
I’m definitely going to do a full-sized Patchwork of the Crosses, but want to do a lot more fussy cutting to get the same sort of effects Lucy Boston did. This is going to mean a hunt for stripes and directional prints, border prints and paisleys. I love the idea of doing it in predominantly purple fabrics, but am not completely sure about that yet.
Lester in his favourite spot — the windowsill. Look at the look on his face!
And, in a typical Smudge move, resting his eyes while keeping one paw on the kitty scratching post. He’s very possessive about his favourite things sometimes.
Quilt Obsession 
Wow Cathi-love the block with the border! The outside light really makes them pop. I too am looking closely at the Lucy Boston book and dreaming dreams of fussy cutting. This week is going to be a bear at work so I am conserving energy-but at the same time I get a boost from making these. Strange yes? hugs from damp New York-
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The white border will really make the whole quilt just pop. I love it! Good thing you didn't have any kitty help they might all be askew.
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Wow those all play so nicely together and it's wonderful to see how they will be bordered, the fabric you selected really makes the block pop.Crispy
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Just what I've been waiting for, Cathi! To all the blocks together in one photo. They look great together and the white looks great on this block, but some of the lighter colored blocks would look better with a darker fabric. How about alternating them, dark and light?
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Wow, Cathi! They look so beautiful all together. You live in a building with a roof garden? How cool!
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This will be spectacular! It already is.How much fabric do you need for each color? I'm sure it depends some on the size of the repeats.
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This quilt of yours is going to be so awesome…
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Those blocks look glorious in the outdoors!
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That really changes the block. It is going to be beautiful quilt!
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Very nice, Cathi. Your dedication is commendable!!
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I finally decided to order the book.
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It is amazing all of the different ways the pattern looks in the blocks. Pretty neat!
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wow – those outside setting hexagons make a huge difference! i love the way they frame the block…a predominantly purple quilt? that will make me drool!
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Awesome blocks there Cathi! They look great! 😎
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Catching up. I like these and back to your more recent post, I didn't really see shortness on blue's but you're the goddess of fabrics here so I trust you. What a KILLER quilt this is going to make, Cathi. You enjoyment is truly on display!
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The blocks look so great together. You are so clever to lay them out outside, if your cats are like mine–they have lots of fun rearranging blocks.
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They're all so lovely and very inspiring and they look so fabulous together. Hmmm….makes me want to start working with elongated hexagons too.Aloha!
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