In the garden

 Yes, in the garden—grandmother’s flower garden—a lovely quilt technique loved by many!  My hands have tried these hexagons on several occasions.  It is definitely a long term, slow process but well worth while if completed.  once again, my interest was peaked while watching PBS Masterpiece show, Miss Austin.  A brief glance of one bed laid a beautiful Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt.  Is it possible this pattern dated to 1700? 

Research?  Definitely!  

"The "Grandmother's Flower Garden" quilt, featuring a floral motif made of hexagons, has a history dating back to the late 18th century in England, where the hexagon template and English paper piecing technique were popular. It gained further recognition in America in the 1930s, particularly during the Great Depression, when it became a symbol of frugal creativity and cheer."

Here is an example of Grandmother's flower garden from this website.  I would assume those who were producing Miss Austen series would want to be correct in their clothing and furnishings throughout the 1800's house.  

There are several sites that bring you to various ways to create your own Flower Garden and then you can call it "your name" flower garden.  I know my grandmother Never made a 
Grandmother's Flower Garden; in fact, she didn't even quilt!!

Here’s a guide to assist you on planting your flower garden!

Love this block—good way to build a quilt!

I'm loving these little bursts of flowers that I'm sewing together--maybe, some day these groups of flowers will become a full fledge garden to spread on my bed.

Grow your own garden--check out this site. or this one

History is still alive with our handwork!  sew on!