When reading Linda’s blog on Wednesday, I found out about the Aussie Hexagon Challenge. Linda wrote: “I loved the idea but I wanted to make sure that the rosettes did not have to be whip-stitched (something I do NOT enjoy), so I wrote to Gail Chalker, the intrepid organizer of this ambitious challenge. Yes! They would welcome our Inklingo rosettes, sewn with a running stitch.” As soon as I read that, I knew I had to start making some. So while we watched some of the baseball playoffs Wednesday night, I stitched together these two rosettes. One thing I always seem to have printed and ready to stitch are hexagons!
They are hoping to make the World’s Biggest Hexagon Quilt with hexagon rosettes made using 1″ hexagons from all over the world. After the quilt is shown and, hopefully, gets into the Guinness Book of Records, it will be made into smaller quilts for nursing home residents.
I’m another one who just does not enjoy whip-stitching at all but knowing that they’ll welcome rosettes made with simple running stitches means I can make at least half a dozen and send them. Hopefully, I’ll make a dozen or more. I’ve picked out another 6 sets to stitch over the next couple of evenings.
The backs:
A close-up of Smudge sleeping.
And Lester in his normal spot on the windowsill. We still have mostly green leaves on the trees. For that I’m thankful. The longer they stay, the better.
Quilt Obsession 
I wish them luck in their endeavor and the idea to break it down for nursing home patients is wonderful.Crispy
LikeLike
I agree excellent idea!!
LikeLike
every time I see a post with "The worlds largest hexagon quilt" in it, it makes me laugh! I know the phrase isn't laughable in itself, but for some reason, it tickles my funny bone (my best girlfriend is the same way with the word "chicken" never fails to make her giggle). Anyway! Just wanted to say thanks for providing me with a laugh first thing on a cold Thursday morning. And good luck to the project!:)
LikeLike
Smudge is peeking! LOLOh my…I see what you mean about Lester's hair too. I'm kitty deprived here at the hollow.
LikeLike
Wow…Cathi…the back of your blocks is as neat as the fronts. How do you manage that? I get frustrated and just press it flat with the iron.The "boys" look comfy.
LikeLike
I can't imagine making that huge project. Of course there are probably a lot of people helping to actually sew it together. Each rosette is pretty by itself so at least your part of the project is fun.
LikeLike
love the rosettes and the picture of Smudge is adorableLove and hugs Gina xxx
LikeLike
Love your rosettes, Cathi. I just keep plodding along with my whip stitching. After 1200 or more, I can't change methods in mid stream. Now, for the next one, that's a different matter!
LikeLike
your rosettes are just perfect, cathi! won't that be a fabulous quilt – the world's largest out of teeny rosettes? wow! ☺
LikeLike
Beautiful, my friend!
LikeLike