Quilt Blocks Flower Garden Honeycomb Lot Of 21 Hexagons 1930 - 1940 Cottons

Description

Here is a set of 21 flowers in the Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern, #425.2 in the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns by Barbara Brackman.  Design is categorized as a Multi Patch with a six sided shape as a piece.  Pattern is also known as Honeycomb.
These are hand pieced with a center hexagon then surrounded by one round of six hexagons (all the same fabric) and one round of 12 hexagons (all the same fabric).  Fabrics are small print cottons generally from the 1930s to 1940s.
Each flower measures approximately 7 1/2" - 8" across at its widest point.  They are generally clean, although there are a few brown spots.
All of the blocks are pictured.
Item is for only the blocks as pictured, no additional materials are included.
When working with vintage fabric, blocks, tops or quilts, prior quilting and piecing experience is helpful. Pieces were not rotary cut and cutting templates and patterns may not have been square. Pieced items may not be flat. Vintage items may have a musty or storage odor.