Popularity of hexagon quilts
#23
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Me, too. Ever since I saw them on TV (was that on "Sewing With Nancy" or "Fons & Porter"? Or both maybe?), I've been ineterested in making one. I'd always thought they were off the table for me because Y-seams are not my thing (AT ALL) but with this new technique, there are no Y's to worry about. I agree, tho... it does seem like hexies are everywhere.
#24
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My question is how do you get your whip stitching to look neat? I made a two big hex's and put batting inbetween and then ladder stiched it. Then quilted the individual hex block and attached them together with the other ones. But with the English paper piece and with only the two pieces of fabric it's hard for me to have an even stitch is there a secret someone will share?
#25
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I've been making a GFG with hex's for the past 10+ years. It's my travel project and it have over 4,000 hex's in it, hence the loooong timeframe. I enjoy working on it. I made all my hex's using the Ardco template mentioned above.
I drew the cutting line of the actual finished size on freezer paper, cut on the lines then ironed it to the wrong side of the fabric. Next I cut a 1/4" seam around each and then basted the pieces together. I baste into the paper, but I was able to remove the paper and use it again. I'm in the process of putting all the big blocks together and then will have to decide if I will hand or machine quilt.
Here are a couple photos of the quilt blocks:
I drew the cutting line of the actual finished size on freezer paper, cut on the lines then ironed it to the wrong side of the fabric. Next I cut a 1/4" seam around each and then basted the pieces together. I baste into the paper, but I was able to remove the paper and use it again. I'm in the process of putting all the big blocks together and then will have to decide if I will hand or machine quilt.
Here are a couple photos of the quilt blocks:
#26
I just did my first hexagon quilt. Was very surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I used paper hexagons, making a templet adding 1/4" and drew them on the
fabric. Then I basted the fabric to the paper hexagons. The quilt started out as
a gift but I feel in love with it and decided to keep this one for myself.
I used paper hexagons, making a templet adding 1/4" and drew them on the
fabric. Then I basted the fabric to the paper hexagons. The quilt started out as
a gift but I feel in love with it and decided to keep this one for myself.
#28
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I tried the paper piecing with hexagons but had to omuch variation and wiggling going on, so I bought the mylar hexagon templates with the hole in the center from Brandy's online. The templates pop out with a chopstick when you're done, there's nothing to print or iron on, and they last forever. PERFECT hexies every time! They're sold in several sizes (the size is the measurement of one edge/side), and other shapes are available as well. Highly cost effective.
I've been able to repair and fill in unfinished Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks, runners and quilt tops very effectively.
I've been able to repair and fill in unfinished Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks, runners and quilt tops very effectively.
#30
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cutting out Grandmother's Flower Garden shapes
these are extras I had done and ripped out. all of my shapes look like this on the back.. I was not careful.. parkinson's does not allow exactness often. I love this way pattern because it is portable..
labor intensive though.. good luck !
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