another hexagon site

That is an interesting take on hexagons Jeanne. I've bookmarked it.

Thanks! Michelle in NV

just found out it is called church window. odd one for me to like as i dont do church. nevermind, i like the offset way they play together more so than an ordinary hexagon. i'm sure i've seen this shape somewhere else. off to check on

"Michelle C" wrote... That is an interesting take on hexagons Jeanne. I've bookmarked it. Thanks! Michelle in NV

J* wrote:

The POTC blocks are based on a quilt by Lucy Boston, called "Patchwork of the Crosses". Linda Franz just released a new book with directions for this quilt, pictures of the original quilt and such. She also has an "Inklingo Lite" downloadable collection that has all the shapes needed for this quilt. (Remember, Inklingo is a patent pending process which amounts to software that allows you to print the cutting and stitching lines on the back of your fabric.) There is even some info on "fussy printing" to get "fussy cut" hexes for this, which is applicable to many other collections too. There are lots of examples of Inklingo project at:

The POTC hexes are 45° degree hexes instead of 60° hexes.

Have fun, Pati, > just found out it is called church window.

Coincidence: many years ago, when I lived near Cambridge, I visited Lucy Boston old home. Her daughter was the 'tour guide' and we saw all her extant patchworks. I hadn't been quiltmaking for long and I was absolutely stunned.

what fun you got to see the house and all those lovely quilts too. its the church window hexagon with 2 sides slightly longer and 45 degree points on the ends. picture a point end tablerunner. if that helps. Lucy did those beautifully. i like how they create a less regular design than a regular hexagon. hmmm, ok, that sounds weird but makes sense to me. j.

"Patti" wrote... Coincidence: many years ago, when I lived near Cambridge, I visited Lucy Boston old home. Her daughter was the 'tour guide' and we saw all her extant patchworks. I hadn't been quiltmaking for long and I was absolutely stunned.

Thanks Jeanne. Now I understand the 45° - I thought it must be that, but wanted to be sure. I have forgotten the individual quilts (even though I was white gloving and helping turn them over on the bed!) However, I remember the house very well - the gardens are beautiful; and the house is 'littered with half-hidden passages (perhaps some secret ones!) . In message , J* writes

Start with the end triangles.

(Make a template if it is easier).

Construct two identical triangles (try 60° and 90° as the most simple). Then you can make a rectangle of any height (for the middle) as long as the top and bottom of the rectangle equal the base length of the two triangles.

Any length sides. I'll have to try a few and see if they will all tessellate? . In message , J* writes