haxagon quilt
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I have one of my mother-law's quilt tops that I would like to finish for my husband. The edges are wavy, along the lines of the hexes. How should I finish the edges? Should I fill in with more hex to create a straight edge? That is what she did at top and bottom. This is a queen size top. I appreciate all suggestions.
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My mom made a quilt like this back in the 30's She bound the edges in bias matching fabric and went along each hexagon. Quite a job. Will see if I can find a pic to post and show you. You could fill in with half hex's too and then you would have a straight edge to bind. Would be easier but can you find matching fabric? Good luck with whatever you decide.
Mom's 1930's hexagon quilt
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some people fill in with hex's- diamonds; some people leave it the way it is---that is a personal choice-
there are good tutorials for binding the un-even edges if you choose to go that route---(that is the traditional way- but not the only way)
there are good tutorials for binding the un-even edges if you choose to go that route---(that is the traditional way- but not the only way)
#6
Originally Posted by seg1213
I have one of my mother-law's quilt tops that I would like to finish for my husband. The edges are wavy, along the lines of the hexes. How should I finish the edges? Should I fill in with more hex to create a straight edge? That is what she did at top and bottom. This is a queen size top. I appreciate all suggestions.
I would continue as she planed, and fill in with more hexagons to make it like the top.
I would love to see it when you are done.
#7
What a wonderful quilt! I would remove hexagons where she has filled in and have a wavy white edge all around the quilt. I would finish it with facing rather than binding. It makes a nice flat edge and is easier and much faster than binding all those corners.
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Originally Posted by Veronica
Originally Posted by seg1213
I have one of my mother-law's quilt tops that I would like to finish for my husband. The edges are wavy, along the lines of the hexes. How should I finish the edges? Should I fill in with more hex to create a straight edge? That is what she did at top and bottom. This is a queen size top. I appreciate all suggestions.
I would continue as she planed, and fill in with more hexagons to make it like the top.
I would love to see it when you are done.