Tessellation pattern
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1M-4-1M-3-4M-3M-2-2M-1M

A shape puzzle begins with a tessellation of random shapes. Your goal is to create a new tessellation from the shapes you’re given. Start by finding the largest contiguous shape. Add one of its neighboring shapes to form a new, larger shape. Then locate the nearest identical largest‑contiguous shape and do the same. Continue building outward, adding adjacent shapes and introducing new colors as you go. Stop whenever the composition feels complete. There is no single correct answer—many solutions are possible.

I turned this particular shape puzzle into several different quilts. You can see them here.

Tessellation pattern
Shape 20

Shape 20

Shape 48

Shape 48

Shape 49

Shape 49

Shape 50

Shape 50

Shape 185

Shape 185

Shape 52

Shape 52

Shape 53

Shape 53

Shape 186

Shape 186

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