I'm hoping to make a table runner or... a coverlet if I'm feeling ambitious. o__O
Note:
I was thinking of posting a mini tutorial but megsinri2010 was kind
enough to share the link to an online tutorial. You can see it here: www.quiltingboard.com/t-27345-1.htm
Depending on the desired size, the outside hexagon should be 1" larger than the center hexagon all the way around. For example: if your center hexagon measures 2 1/2 ", your outside hexagon should measure 4 1/2".
I do not have the templates mentioned instead I used EZ Quilting Hexagon template by Darlene Zimmerman. This one: www.simplicity.com/p-1479-hexagon-acrylic-shapes.aspx
Just like the online tutorial, you can sew the folds using your sewing machine (has anyone tried blindhem stitch?) or (punish yourself like I did) by hand.
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CampFollowerBagLady 28 months ago | reply
What an amazing way to work the Hexagons. I love what you are doing here!
Bellgirl 27 months ago | reply
My word! Your comment at the top reminded me of a story my mum told me about how when they were little, she and her sister decided to make a family heirloom quilt. So they started. And not longe after that, they decided that it would be a family heirloom teacosy instead ;)
Silly lil' Doe! 27 months ago | reply
So far, it's the size of a placemat. At this rate I'm hoping for a table runner. Hahaha!
WendyLouP 26 months ago | reply
Amazing!!!!
applekrisp 22 months ago | reply
Love these!
margaritarosa 22 months ago | reply
Wow...love this!
applekrisp 22 months ago | reply
I was looking at these again, they are so beautiful...but you ARE a glutton for punishment, wow, I cannot imagine hand stitching all of those.
Silly lil' Doe! 22 months ago | reply
Hahaha! Thanks!
sueresig 21 months ago | reply
I absolutely love your fresh take on an old pattern with your choice of fabrics! Tell me you bought them in a collection because I don't think I have what it takes to pick out pretty fabrics like you did. Where did you get your fabrics? Just beautiful!
Silly lil' Doe! 21 months ago | reply
Thanks! The fabric collection is called Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey. You can search etsy for these fabrics or yo can try Quiltshops.com. Have fun!
SHPiper 18 months ago | reply
This might be an incredibly stupid question (forgive me, I'm new to quilting/sewing) but how do you connect each hexagon to the next? The photo looks like everything is hand stitched. (I don't have the patience or time to hand stitch the whole thing.) What kind of stitch would you use if you were using a machine?
Silly lil' Doe! 18 months ago | reply
Spoolhardygirl 17 months ago | reply
Just found this on Pinterest. Brings my love of hexies to a whole new level!
moosieknits 16 months ago | reply
Amazing!!!!
sparklesax 16 months ago | reply
these are crazy cool, thank you for posting the tutorial too!
notyetvegan 16 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
Nilya2011 13 months ago | reply
So beautiful. Did you finish this????
lonna_schuurman 11 months ago | reply
How do you stitch them together??
k.resz 7 months ago | reply
How did you stitch them together? Doesn't look like the standard whip stitch. Mattress stitch perhaps?
Alice Baker95 4 weeks ago | reply
These are so cute :D
I've seen the link and it looks simple enough (if you don't count the fiddly bits), but how have you managed to attach them together without any visable seams? It's been killing me because I would love to be able to make something out of these x