Three Wednesdays per month, some friends and I meet up for quilting at a local sewing shop. It's really fun, and we get plenty of chattering, and a little quilting/sewing done. I'm not crazy about taking my machine out for exercise all the time, so I like to do handwork. Only today, because Mrs Billings is out visiting, I couldn't think of any handwork to take.
And then I remembered my 30's hexagon project. It had been on the back-burner for a little while - you know - busy with other things and all that. But still adorable, and could use some attention, so out it came! Today I did something I'd been wanting to do since I started with these sweet fabrics ... I reverse appliquéd the fabric panel in the centre of a hexagon unit. Not making any sense? Have a looky:
I'm just thrilled with how the hexies are looking so far, and I can't wait to get some more done. I used a blue washout marker to give me some placement lines, so I need to sponge those away, and then I can give the piece a good press. After I've finished the light hexies, then I can apply the diamond shapes. It will be super fun when I can put a few of the units together. Yay!
Tomorrow, I'll share where I'm up to with the rail fence variation blocks, and hopefully I'll have enough time to go thru some of my many (and piling up) emails. Chatter soon xox
And then I remembered my 30's hexagon project. It had been on the back-burner for a little while - you know - busy with other things and all that. But still adorable, and could use some attention, so out it came! Today I did something I'd been wanting to do since I started with these sweet fabrics ... I reverse appliquéd the fabric panel in the centre of a hexagon unit. Not making any sense? Have a looky:
Tomorrow, I'll share where I'm up to with the rail fence variation blocks, and hopefully I'll have enough time to go thru some of my many (and piling up) emails. Chatter soon xox
5 comments:
Looking forward to seeing some together. Hugs.....
love those diamond shapes. hexies are fun aren't they.
Love the look of the appliqued one with the solid fabric with the flowers in the center. What a great idea!
It's nice taking handwork to sit and sew days, much easier than lugging a machine along and then finding you have forgotten something vital and you can't sew at all :(
I love diamond hexagons, I have one that my grandmother made!
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