Partial Hexie Flowers

Back in May I finished the hexies for my Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. I shared the reveal in this post.

At the time I really did think I was finished. 

As time has passed and I've considered border options, I just wasn't thrilled about those deep curves along the top and bottom of the quilt. 

 

The side curves are fine with their gentle, soft, undulating curves. The top and bottom, though, have deep ravines. I thought I'd be okay with them and just fill in with my solid border fabric, but I've since had a change of heart. I wasn't going to be happy with curved borders so deep. To solve the issue, I have decided that partial blocks of flowers are in order. Filling in these deep ravines will result in a softer, more gentle curve for the top and bottom - a lot closer in depth to the gentle curves on the sides.

 

I played around just a bit with how big these partial flowers should be. This 5-hexie outer bit with a 2-hexie inner bit will be perfect. Once I have these all inserted into the quilt, then I will outline all with more of those low-volume shirtings that I used for my paths.

This work has been perfect for evening tv watching. Currently, we are spending most evenings watching the Tour de France on Peacock network. Thank goodness for replays! We are about 6 stages behind in our viewing. Lots of stitching time remaining.

I just know I will be much happier with the bordering results by adding these partial flowers. I'd love to move this quilt along to a total finish by year's end.

I'm linking up with Kathy and her weekly Slow Sunday Stitching party.  

Happy Quilting, Friends!

Jayne