I added to my hexagon project. I don't know how big this project will get. I'm just adding random flowers and buds. I worked on some of the red pieces since it's the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color for April.
So here's the hexies on the desk of the room where I will be for the rest of this school year. I'm using the computer drawer that holds the keyboard for my sewing project. It works perfectly.
I am now using two stitches, but I don't see my stitches on the top of the flowers anymore and that makes me happy. I'm also not catching the cardstock as much. Win Win.
I'm starting to get a little squeemish about how this quilt will finish on the edges. The thought of binding around each hexie gives me the chills. Will I applique it to an edge? Will I add extra and cut them straight? I need to think about that some more. I have time.
I'm linking up with Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching here.
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You have time to decide how to finish the edges. I normally just applique the hexies to the background fabric. I've both hand appliqued and machine appliqued. For machine I used a blanket stitch, it looked very nice and it was easier than by hand. Happy stitching!
A great travel / waiting room project! Your blossoms and blooms are pretty! Gail at the cozy quilter. For the rope bowls- your regular machine should work fine—just use a denim needle.
Using 2 stitches? Do you mean instead of a normal whip stitch, you take a 2nd stitch in the same spot? As to finishing, I've also seen where the batting is trimmed to follow the finished hexagon size, then the hexagons and backing are folded in and stitched together.
Your hexagon quilt is looking great. You could use half hexagons to fill in and make a straight edge.
Your hexagon quilt is lovely.
That's going to look like a beautiful flower garden when you're done, Kathy! I think one of your other commenters was talking about this, too, but I saw Bonnie Hunter demonstrate how she sometimes finishes a hexie quilt. It's in her Tips and Tutorials section on the Quiltville blog. https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2021/12/choosing-knife-edge-finish.html
Nice work on the hexies! You can decide which method to use for the edge nearer the end. I’ve used both and each looks good
When I did my hexi quilt, I didn't like the whipstitches either. I started to do the ladder stitches. They are invisible and easier to work. Love your vibrant coloured fabrics. My hexi quilt is applique on a large border. Next hexi project, I would like to do it like Wendy. She makes a layer of hexi underneath all around the edge. The backing is then tucked under those hexies and applique. The quilt is all hexies at the front with the zigzag edge and I love it. Enjoy the slow stitching. ;^)
That is a nice space you have for stitching! The hexies are so pretty!
Bonnie Hunter uses a knife edge. She turns the seam allowance in front and back and stitches them together. No trimming and a hexie edge. You’ll have to search her blog to find the details.
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