A Few More Hexagons
I must say I was amazed at huge response and wonderful comments about my hexagons!! shucks - thanks everyone!!
I thought I'd do a post with a few random notes about my blocks.
I'm not using a pattern for this quilt. My main inspiration was Mary of Molly Flanders and her wonderful big hexagon blocks. It was around the time she was making hers when I was sorting through my boxes of Sis Boom fabric and had one of those light bulb moments, I just knew I had to make some. Given the large scale of some of the Sis Boom prints it just seemed to make sense to leave the centers as solid feature fabrics.
As for fussy cutting I've been a big admirer of Melody from House on the Side of the Hill's Wednesday Hexagon posts. She has shown me that hexagons and fussy cutting go hand in hand.
To try out a fussy patterns without cutting precious fabric you can draw the design onto your hexagon papers and play around with those.
I still haven't decided on the final layout for the quilt. I try a different setting every few days. I am such a ditherer when it comes to these decisions, in fact it's a wonder that I ever finish any quilts. :) In the meantime I'll keep sewing some more blocks and see where they lead me.
I thought I'd do a post with a few random notes about my blocks.
I'm not using a pattern for this quilt. My main inspiration was Mary of Molly Flanders and her wonderful big hexagon blocks. It was around the time she was making hers when I was sorting through my boxes of Sis Boom fabric and had one of those light bulb moments, I just knew I had to make some. Given the large scale of some of the Sis Boom prints it just seemed to make sense to leave the centers as solid feature fabrics.
As for fussy cutting I've been a big admirer of Melody from House on the Side of the Hill's Wednesday Hexagon posts. She has shown me that hexagons and fussy cutting go hand in hand.
I'm using 1 inch hexagons. Once I choose my fabric combination I make a "ring" of the first row of hexagons. I lay that over the feature fabric and move it around till the feature pattern is where I want it. Pin it down and simply applique the hexagon ring down. Then it's just a matter of adding the 2nd ring of hexagons. Easy peasy!
Fussy cutting is much easier with my super template. And paper clips are brilliant for keeping the fabric in place when I'm basting. I don't use glue, I don't have anything against it, I just find it's as easy and enjoyable to sew the fabric around the papers.I still haven't decided on the final layout for the quilt. I try a different setting every few days. I am such a ditherer when it comes to these decisions, in fact it's a wonder that I ever finish any quilts. :) In the meantime I'll keep sewing some more blocks and see where they lead me.
32 Comments
I do enjoy seeing the fabrics and how you are using them. Great explanation of how you work.
ReplyDeleteLots of inspiration.
they are truly beauteous ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your explanations . Fabulous hexies !
ReplyDeleteOh Rachael your hexies are so happy and colourful...but then again all your work is like that...an absolute pleasure to look at!
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about your beautiful hexie masterpieces and thanks for the mention x
ReplyDeleteAll your blocks are beautiful Rachael. I might have to get one of those templates, they would be very helpful for when I start fussy cutting my hexes. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteThey are looking wonderful. See you soon
ReplyDeleteEach one of your hexy blocks is just stunning! They will make one amazing looking quilt! x
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be one stunning quilt! How many blocks do you have now?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted your process. I love the blocks so far and await further progress
ReplyDeleteHeh, I was doing a little EPP at my gran's yesterday and she asked if I was making a quilt with it. I said, 'No, that way insanity lies...' so you'll have to let me know with that ;o) It's going to look great though!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for showing us the process you use. I, for one was very interested! When this quilt is finished it will be a true masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteDithering or not, please keep sewing these! They're so inspiring. It's making me very happy to see how much everyone loves them.
ReplyDeleteWow, your hexagons are so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße Grit
So gorgeous! As soon as I finish the hexie quilt I'm doing.....I'm starting one like this! You've inspired me to finally cut into my toile collection for the centers! :o) Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteSo DELISH!!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! I just gasp every time I see your hexagon blocks. Your combinations and arrangements are really YOU. I know this quilt will be a show stopper!
ReplyDeleteI love that you fussy cut all your blocks Rachael. This quilt is going to be utterly beautiful and so interesting to look at when you're done.
ReplyDeleteYour hexies are mini works of art in their own right!
It was wonderful to read about your process! I never thought of using paper clips - your brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are beauties - Love the pink and cheddar with bird - wee
Thanks so much for letting us in on your process. I love, love, love these blocks and your fussy cutting is the best!
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ReplyDeleteIt gets even YUMMIER!
The paper clips are brilliant! This quilt will be amazing Rachael!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gong to be an absolute stunner!
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful boquets. The hexies are truly beautiful.
ReplyDeletefabulous work!
ReplyDeleteSew very beautiful :) How many more will you do?
ReplyDeleteI adore your hexagons, what a fantabulous quilt this will be. I can tell you're loving the process, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow these are beautiful, what a great idea! They will look stunning when together. x
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ReplyDeleteThanks for actually telling how you did this. I get so disappointed when I see a neat hexie design but no how-to's. Sometimes due to picture quality on a computer, it is close to impossible to guess. I've only been doing hexies for awhile and I like your idea as I have some large flower prints and don't want to cut them up just to sew them together again via fussy cutting. Although I suppose a brave person with enough fabric could fussy cut and sew up one of the flowers and it would look like it hadn't been cut but that just isn't MY style.
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Lovely hexie inspiration, love your fussy cuts.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I have a huge bag of hexies, but it seems so complicated to sew them all together. I like the ring around a fussy cut idea. Hmmm, I will be putting this on design table soon, me thinks!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.