Good things come to those who have no self control and spend too much time online with a bank card in hand :-) See!
I read all about the hex-a-long over at Lily's Quilts and was not even tempted to join in as I knew that it was going to be too much for a novice like me. Then Lynne posted some step by step instructions on English Paper Piecing (EPP) and I thought, I could do that.My first effort was this tumbling block.
Which was okay, not great though, so I decided to try out plain hexagons instead.
Which was okay, not great though, so I decided to try out plain hexagons instead.Oh my, I'm in love!
With both the fabric and the hexagons :-)
I was making these until 2am, and I only stopped and went to bed because I ran out of paper templates. The printer is in our bedroom and printing more would have meant a very cross and grumpy husband.
I can't wait to make more today :-) but I'm going to be a good wee housewife and do the housework first.
With both the fabric and the hexagons :-)
I was making these until 2am, and I only stopped and went to bed because I ran out of paper templates. The printer is in our bedroom and printing more would have meant a very cross and grumpy husband.
I can't wait to make more today :-) but I'm going to be a good wee housewife and do the housework first. Other progress this week has been on the skill builder sampler. Here is block four, pinwheel parade.
This block was a bit of a pain to make, I had real problems with the bottom left pinwheel in particular. It was in and out more times that I would have liked. But it's done now :-) I really look forward to fridays when the next block is revealed :-)
This block was a bit of a pain to make, I had real problems with the bottom left pinwheel in particular. It was in and out more times that I would have liked. But it's done now :-) I really look forward to fridays when the next block is revealed :-)This weeks stats:
New projects +1
Completed projects 0
Currently in progress 2
That's it for this week, head on over to Freshly Pieced to see what everyone else has been up to this week.
Sadie x
21 comments:
These are all adorable! Aren't hexi's so addicting? I love them!
Your hexagons are wonderful!
And I love your pinwheel block, it looks great!
Well done on your pinwheel block. I've just started some hexagons, they are my on the go project. They get very addictive
Love your hexes, they look so bright and cheerful lined up. They are addictive and great when you are on the go.
The pinwheel block is really lovely in those cool colours.
Love those terrain hexies. Welcome to the hexie club!
Oh, you just can't go wrong with hexies ... they are so addictive and fun. Love your growing collection of them. Cheers, Riel
I too am addicted to making hexagons, I started making 1 inch ones this last few weeks and now have printed out the larger size ones ready for the hexalong, I was going to raid my stash until I saw your lovely fabrics!
Pretty yummy colors you have there
Ha! I try to tell my hubby the same thing about fabric shopping, but he doesn't fall for it like I do...oh well! You hexagons are lovely, and I really like the pinwheels in your skill sampler block.
Love your hexies, Sadie. Keep up the good work!
Sure do love the colors you're working with. :D
Hi I love how your blogs are coming together. Getting to grips with patchwork is high on my list of to-do's. My sewing machine skills are not good!!
By the way, have a million people pointed out the typing error on your blog title? Love Irene xxx
Your hexies are fantastic! And I loovvee that Terrain! Just need to decide what I want to make before I buy, so I buy the right thing!! Yum
lovely colors in block four. I also like your printer / hexie story. Very cute.
your hexies are sooooo pretty!
Hexies are so addictive, aren't they? I have two hexie projects going right now. I love your pinwheel block!
Wonderful! :D
I finally finished (last night) the quilting on my tabletop quilt and went to a friend's place to wash and dry it (we have a washer but no dryer) to get that wonderful scrunchiness! :D When it came out I was amazed by its "quilty unity". I thought, well, it's "perfect" in the end, but why is it so small?? Hrmn...It definitely can't be for the bed this way.
lol!
Better get some pics and blog it soon.
I LOVE all those fabrics for your hexies! :D
Your hexies are soooooo beautiful! Love, love, love your fabric choices. ALmost makes me want to do the Hexalong too but I am still holding out!
What fun to see your latest quilting endeavors. I love your color choices.
WOW!! That is a lot of hexagons ,lol :)
Wow you projects look great! I love the hexis
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