Tried it a different way!
07-11-2014, 05:31 PM
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Tried it a different way!
I have been preparing hexies for GFG...about a dozen flowers glued to paper patterns...so decided to sew one together..... The other day I rec'd the Mickey Depre's book on her version of hexies and while reading I read how she joins hers together....not face to face as I do, but she does face to face at corner, does a few stitches there, then opens onto the palm of her hand, back side up and does the stitches, just nipping the edges of each hexie. .......so, I thought, let me try this because it seemed on my last GFG no matter how tiny those stitches were when I opened it up I could see thread.....so I did...a bit clumsy at first, but then got the hang go it and believe it or not when I turned to right side...not a thread to be seen! Just thought I would share Mickey Depre's little tip with you. Or maybe you already know this and I am the Johnny come lately!
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07-11-2014, 06:31 PM
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Kind of hard to envision without illustrations. 
Maybe I'll see if my library has Mickey's book.
I've always liked the ladder stitch for hand-sewing. Unlike whip stitching, you can't see the stitches when you're done.
Maybe I'll see if my library has Mickey's book.I've always liked the ladder stitch for hand-sewing. Unlike whip stitching, you can't see the stitches when you're done.
07-12-2014, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
Mickey Dupree collaborated on a quilt and classes with Bonnie Hunter. She did some amazing designs with piecing within the hexagon shapes. I believe they did a book/pattern together?
07-12-2014, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lynnie
thanks for the great idea. I'm doing 3/4" and it's about 40 x 48 now. should
i switch to your method, or stay where i am???
i switch to your method, or stay where i am???
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Kind of hard to envision without illustrations. Maybe I'll see if my library has Mickey's book.
I've always liked the ladder stitch for hand-sewing. Unlike whip stitching, you can't see the stitches when you're done.
Maybe I'll see if my library has Mickey's book.I've always liked the ladder stitch for hand-sewing. Unlike whip stitching, you can't see the stitches when you're done.
07-12-2014, 05:33 AM
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I have not done any hexies yet (although there are some in the queue) but I have done some pieced houses. My stitches always seem to show up on the front too so I am going to try this method to see how it looks. It sounds like it should so I am hopeful.
07-12-2014, 06:29 AM
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Does anyone know where to actually see pictures/videos showing this? I can't seem to figure it out and don't have any of her books.
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