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CoriAmD 07-11-2011 06:22 AM

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Hi, I have never done a tute before so bear with me on this. I have had several requests for how to make the hexagon block in my Avatar so here goes...
I used 1/4" seam allowance.
Any questions, please PM me - ENJOY! :lol:

I used the 5 1/2 hexagon template by Darlene Zimmerman
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using 2 1/2 strip, lay under hexagon, right sides together
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notice strip lays past each side of block, sew partial seam, stopping short on first strip
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press toward strip
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using lines on rulers, line up and trim ONE side only on first strip
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lay strip 2 under block right sides together, sew complete seam
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press seam towards strip...always lining ruler up, trim end off
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line up other end and trim off
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continue sewing strip - press and tirm as before
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always use diagonal line on ruler to line up bottom of block before trimming
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as you work around the block, be careful to keep strip #1 out of your way
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fold strip #1 out of way before trimming
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attach last strip as before
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trim - careful to keep strip #1 out of way
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trim other end of last strip sewn
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finish sewing the seam on strip #1
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press, turn block wrong side up and trim off strip # 1
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to attach hexagon to background, I used interfacing - sew right side together, make small slit in interfacing, turn right side out and attach with satin stitch as you see in my Avatar
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blueangel 07-11-2011 06:31 AM

Thanks

craftybear 07-11-2011 06:32 AM

I love your tutorial, thanks for taking the time to create it for us

Furza Flyin 07-11-2011 06:53 AM

Very nice instructions! Thank you!

mom-6 07-11-2011 07:00 AM

Thanks so much! My MIL had been attempting this (not too successfully) before she went into the nursing home and I had not figured out why it wasn't working right.
I completed one of her other UFOs after eventually determining the pattern she was doing, but this one I hadn't taken the time to determine how it was actually supposed to go together.

SueDor 07-11-2011 07:01 AM

Great instructions!

amma 07-11-2011 07:22 AM

Beautiful Tutorial! Thank you so much :D:D:D

QuiltnNan 07-11-2011 07:48 AM

good tut. thanks

dltaylor 07-11-2011 09:39 AM

thanks for sharing

kathymarie 07-11-2011 10:34 AM

Great tute...I have always stayed away from partial seams but I see it's not too hard and can be used in a variety of ways....thanks again!

Sandee 07-11-2011 10:58 AM

Terrific Tute!

fishnlady 07-11-2011 11:17 AM

Your tutorial is very clear. I think even I can follow that with ease and I am a beginner of sorts. Thank you.

mzmama 07-11-2011 07:52 PM

Your tute was great. Thanks...

wolfkitty 07-11-2011 08:25 PM

Well done! Thank you so much! I love hex's! This is a little different!

happy girl 07-11-2011 08:42 PM

very nice tutorial! Thanks

19angel52 07-12-2011 02:40 AM

hey - you have a knack for a tutorial! Thanks - I love it!

sewsall 07-12-2011 03:03 AM

Thank you for the tutorial.

Joy Higdon 07-12-2011 03:21 AM

Thanks, I think I can do that.

QuiltingHaven 07-12-2011 03:35 AM

Great tutorial - just one quick question and I am new to all of this and am really trying to learn everything. The last part, very light interfacing? Also, is this then attached to one square of material or is the square it is attached to actually more squares or triangles patched together? I love your avitar but can't tell the detail from the small picture. Thank you for this, I am learning so much from this message Board.

labtechkty 07-12-2011 04:04 AM

Thank you..

Mommomjoann 07-12-2011 04:15 AM

In our quild class we made place mats, using the same idea. I believe we used 10" sq. And a 2 1/2" borders. Sandwich batting in between the back and front, turn inside out, stitch in the ditch, and top stitch 1/4" around the sides. we many soooo... Many of these... Great Christmas gifts to make ...

LindaG 07-12-2011 04:22 AM

Thanks so much for this tutorial - very well done! Now I have no excuse not to do something with my collection of I-Spy hexagons!

Mommomjoann 07-12-2011 04:29 AM

Left out an important note..on the 10" sq. Mark 3" out from each corner, then make a cut from side to side to get a perfect octagon.
Thankyou so much for the great tut.

Babs194068 07-12-2011 04:45 AM

I love your tutorial, you made it look so easy.

lorimax5859 07-12-2011 06:01 AM

Very nice. Thanks for tutorial.

judykay 07-12-2011 06:25 AM

Thanks for the great tutorial, I just had to bookmark it, I am doing a gmf by hand (miniature) but this tutorial gave me the idea to make a full size one by machine (sometime in this life time I hope).

Nanaof4 07-12-2011 06:32 AM

Thanks so much, I'll surely give this one a try.

cmilton 07-12-2011 06:34 AM

Thank you so much for sharing. i never would have figured it out without your tutorial.

JudieRQuilting 07-12-2011 06:56 AM

Thank you for the tutorial. It is very clear and easy to follow. Great job! :thumbup: :thumbup:

PS Stitcher 07-12-2011 06:57 AM

That's a great tutorial! Thank you!

BrendaK 07-12-2011 07:28 AM

Thanks for the tutorial. Great job. I may even try this. Just add it to my bucket list (which is getting to be a barrel list). BrendaK

Happy Linda 07-12-2011 07:52 AM

Thank You, I have it bookmarked.

AnitaSt 07-12-2011 07:54 AM

Excellent tutorial...thanks so much.

Anita

Woman 07-12-2011 07:59 AM

Thanks, you did a great job.

Nana2boys 07-12-2011 09:39 AM

Thanks very much for such a well explained tutorial and pictures. This hexagon block is one that really appeals to me and when my Accuquilt Go arrives (with a hexagon die) I'm looking forward to trying this block.

alageeps 07-12-2011 11:39 AM

great tute. Thanks so much for sharing. Looks fairly easy thanks to you. :thumbup:

klarina 07-12-2011 12:06 PM

thank you. You make it easy.

Jo Belmont 07-12-2011 12:40 PM

I'd never have figured out to leave strip 1 intact until the last. Beautiful tut. Thanks!

quilter64779 07-12-2011 04:35 PM

Thanks for the great tutorial. Like that pattern

brickley 07-12-2011 04:59 PM

Thank you for a great tutorial.


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