How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

Hexagons and diamonds have an interesting relationship. Since they both share 60-degree angles, the two shapes can fit together in a variety of ways. Take this one-inch sided hexie.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

If you divide it in three, the interior shapes are diamonds.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon
The result is known as a Baby Blocks quilt design.  If the diamonds are colored correctly, they create the illusion of a three-dimensional cube.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

We have already talked about joining hexies together in rounds to create a traditional Grandmother’s Flower Garden design.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

If we fill the spaces around the outside edges with diamonds, we get a larger hexagon!

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

When these hexagons are joined together in a round, the diamonds come together and form a hexagon.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

Six diamonds can be joined together to form a six-pointed star.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

Once again, adding diamonds to the outside edges turns the star into a hexagon.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

Look how pretty this block looks joined together in rounds!

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

The fun really begins when we start playing with fabric. Fussy cut diamonds can create marvelous kaleidoscopic images.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

If you’ve started using precut iron-on interfacing to prepare your hexies for piecing, you will be pleased to know that we now carry 60-degree diamonds! Precut from Hugs’n Kisses Applique Paper, the diamonds are fused to your chosen fabrics, seam allowances are glued or tacked over the edge and then sewn together as normal (by hand or machine). The papers do not need to be removed, as they will semi-dissolve on washing and remain safely inside your project as soft fibers.

How many diamonds do you use to make a hexagon

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How do you make a hexagon diamond?

To make a hexagon, you must use diamonds with two obtuse and two acute angles. Diamonds with interior 90 degree angles cannot be used to make a hexagon.

How many diamonds does it take to make an octagon?

It is easy to recognize the Maltese Cross, the four point star, the octagon, and other star formed by four diamonds. We begin with a regular octagon divided in a four point star rounded by four diamonds, and the process is the following: 1. From the longest diagonal of a diamond we construct a Cordovan triangle.