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Old 05-18-2011, 04:19 AM
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Here's a video on one way to do it - her hexies are bigger I think but in theory if you're very patient it could be done:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-fi...-edges-232952/
Yours is a real beauty!
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Old 05-18-2011, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by grendelskin
Here's a video on one way to do it - her hexies are bigger I think but in theory if you're very patient it could be done:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-fi...-edges-232952/
Yours is a real beauty!
This is my thought also. It goes on like a facing.
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Old 05-18-2011, 05:07 AM
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PERFECT!! Thank you soooooo much...so much better than the winging plan I thought I was going to have to do...now to pick it back up and finish it =D I thought it was going to end up unfinished in frustration, but now I am sooooo excited to get it finished!!!

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Here's a video on one way to do it - her hexies are bigger I think but in theory if you're very patient it could be done:
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-fi...-edges-232952/
Yours is a real beauty!
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:02 AM
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I love that finishing technique. When I get mine done that's how I'm finishing it. Thanks.
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Old 05-18-2011, 12:56 PM
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I just found another one - more hexies folded over to make a row on the back:
http://badskirt.blogspot.com/2010/05...ie-quilts.html
Good luck!
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Old 05-18-2011, 01:24 PM
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That is hilarious...that was how I was going to finish it (sort of, but basically)...hmmmmm...I have a couple days before I decide which one, but I definately have enough pink fabric for either way =D Thanks for the great ideas!!

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I just found another one - more hexies folded over to make a row on the back:
http://badskirt.blogspot.com/2010/05...ie-quilts.html
Good luck!
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Old 05-18-2011, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tink74
That is hilarious...that was how I was going to finish it (sort of, but basically)...hmmmmm...I have a couple days before I decide which one, but I definately have enough pink fabric for either way =D Thanks for the great ideas!!

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I just found another one - more hexies folded over to make a row on the back:
http://badskirt.blogspot.com/2010/05...ie-quilts.html
Good luck!
This is a great idea, I would go for it!
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Old 05-23-2011, 08:18 AM
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~ I am sooooo excited that I have one side completely hand quilted and am starting to finish the edge...no pics to share yet, but for those of you following...I am still working on it daily for hours =D ~
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Old 05-28-2011, 05:34 PM
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I have one edge "finished"...hand quilting the hexis now. I still have some more quilting to go on flowers too...but it is getting there. Two more weeks before I go to work...will I finish it? =D

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Love your patience. I'm not sure I'd ever get through a project like this.
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