binding a hexagon (Mother's Flower Quilt)
#31
what a fun quilt to make! you did such a good job on it. I think I'll try one like that-thanks for the inspiration!! I think that when I'm done I'll trim the edges straight and bind. Post a pix when you're done with it-I'd love to see the finished product.
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I like K3n`s suggestion of adding another row of 1/2 hexagons so you have a straight edge to bind to. A lot less work then trying to bind around each hexagon plus has the advantage of still maintaining the hexagon shape.
I did this on the interior part of a baby quilt I made so the quilt would end up in a rectangular shape.
Penny
I did this on the interior part of a baby quilt I made so the quilt would end up in a rectangular shape.
Penny
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I was just on You Tube and watched the video link that crkathleen recommended. What a great way to finish this quilt and Marcie Baker's instructions were so easy to follow. With this technique you will not have to miter every corner. Definitely worth watching.
Penny
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#36
This is a little late but I'll tell you how I did my 46"=x49" hexagon quilt (each hexagon 1 1/4" across parallel lines)
Quilt the piece first. The make a ring of hexagons indentical in size to the ourter ring of the quilt top ( or mirror image if the sides are irregular)
then match it on the back and turn under the edges and whip stitch them closed witi tiny stitches -joining the outer edges and then stitch the inner edge to the quilt top.
As, I said I did this on my quilt and it was accepted at the International Quilt Festival last year.
I've tried to attach a photo of it but I apologize cause I've no idea if I succeeded. j
Quilt the piece first. The make a ring of hexagons indentical in size to the ourter ring of the quilt top ( or mirror image if the sides are irregular)
then match it on the back and turn under the edges and whip stitch them closed witi tiny stitches -joining the outer edges and then stitch the inner edge to the quilt top.
As, I said I did this on my quilt and it was accepted at the International Quilt Festival last year.
I've tried to attach a photo of it but I apologize cause I've no idea if I succeeded. j
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