Grandmother's Garden Quilt
#41
this looks like a huge project to me...I'm already over whelmed how about you Aggi?...it looks like one of those kinds of quilts that I would work on in between my other projects like maybe a winter time project only because it looks like alot of hand work to me.... :shock:
#42
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: OKC, OK
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Quilting Aggie:
The size of my hexagons are quite small. If I ever do another one, I am going to make them bigger. The pattern that I have had pieces that I just traced. One side of the hex is approximately 3/4 inch finished size. With the 1/4 seam allowance, approximately 1 1/16 inch. This pattern calls for 102 flowers for a double bed size. Whatever size you make, it would not be difficult to make a diamond piece for the 'grass' (Some of the pieces will need to be triangles). I am also going to square off the edges, using half flowers. I'm not sure I'm up to binding around the hexagons.
The size of my hexagons are quite small. If I ever do another one, I am going to make them bigger. The pattern that I have had pieces that I just traced. One side of the hex is approximately 3/4 inch finished size. With the 1/4 seam allowance, approximately 1 1/16 inch. This pattern calls for 102 flowers for a double bed size. Whatever size you make, it would not be difficult to make a diamond piece for the 'grass' (Some of the pieces will need to be triangles). I am also going to square off the edges, using half flowers. I'm not sure I'm up to binding around the hexagons.
#43
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Join Date: May 2008
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Granny Cat
It IS a lot of work, and it does take a lot of time. However, when I am at home I piece with my machine. Unless I want to see something on TV. But the flower garden is small enough pieces that I can take it with me in a snack-size baggie. Tuck it in my purse, and I have something to work on when I find myself waiting, or just chatting with a group. I take it to my bible study fellowship, and instead of just talking, I can work on the flowers. I can still participate in the discussion, AND I'm getting something done on the quilt. I'm in no hurry, and this really fits the bill for me.
It IS a lot of work, and it does take a lot of time. However, when I am at home I piece with my machine. Unless I want to see something on TV. But the flower garden is small enough pieces that I can take it with me in a snack-size baggie. Tuck it in my purse, and I have something to work on when I find myself waiting, or just chatting with a group. I take it to my bible study fellowship, and instead of just talking, I can work on the flowers. I can still participate in the discussion, AND I'm getting something done on the quilt. I'm in no hurry, and this really fits the bill for me.
#44
Originally Posted by Granny Cat
this looks like a huge project to me...I'm already over whelmed how about you Aggi?...it looks like one of those kinds of quilts that I would work on in between my other projects like maybe a winter time project only because it looks like alot of hand work to me.... :shock:
I'll be able to take this project with me to classes when I teach. While my students are working away on their projects, I have a little hand project to work on!!! I teach twice a week, so that's 6 hours a week there to be working on them!!!
oooh and did I mention I have two bottles of red wine at home!!! hee hee.. I'll pick me up some chocolate along the way and then I'll be all set!!! :)
#45
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 16
Have you tried my Hexagon cutting and sewing techniques. They speed up the cutting and sewing process by eliminating all slow-downs, like seam ripping.
The inside corners are always perfect because the seams are anchored (sewn all the way from one edge to the next). Forget the horror stories and the old fashioned techniques.
FREE tip sheets are on www.kayewood.com
The inside corners are always perfect because the seams are anchored (sewn all the way from one edge to the next). Forget the horror stories and the old fashioned techniques.
FREE tip sheets are on www.kayewood.com
#47
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 16
Hexagons are easy to cut; no hexagon templates are necessary; no papers are needed. It is way easier than that.
There is a FREE Hexagon Cutting Tip Sheet on www.kayewood.com.
Sewing them together is easy when you know the tricks. No marking the seamlines; just machine sew all the way from one edge to the next UNLESS there is a previous seamline—don't sew over a previous seam. Your inside points will be perfect; no need to take out or put in one or more stitches.
There is a FREE Hexagon Cutting Tip Sheet on www.kayewood.com.
Sewing them together is easy when you know the tricks. No marking the seamlines; just machine sew all the way from one edge to the next UNLESS there is a previous seamline—don't sew over a previous seam. Your inside points will be perfect; no need to take out or put in one or more stitches.
#48
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 16
Hexagons are easy to cut; no hexagon templates are necessary; no papers are needed. It is way easier than that.
There is a FREE Hexagon Cutting Tip Sheet on www.kayewood.com.
Sewing them together is easy when you know the tricks. No marking the seamlines; just machine sew all the way from one edge to the next UNLESS there is a previous seamline—don't sew over a previous seam. Your inside points will be perfect; no need to take out or put in one or more stitches.
There is a FREE Hexagon Cutting Tip Sheet on www.kayewood.com.
Sewing them together is easy when you know the tricks. No marking the seamlines; just machine sew all the way from one edge to the next UNLESS there is a previous seamline—don't sew over a previous seam. Your inside points will be perfect; no need to take out or put in one or more stitches.
#49
Kay, thank you for your tip. I tried it without the papers, and was not happy with the results. But sense my quilt is completed..........less the appliqued flowers on the border, I guess I need not be concerned. Where were you last Nov. when I needed you? :-) By the way, I watched you make beautiful stars on TV this morning! You make it look so easy.
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