Handmade EPP 1" Hexagon Charm Quilt * Finishes at 61.5" x 75.5". * Total number of hexies = 1890 before cutting (yes, I did cut the edge hexies in half). * A Charm/I-spy quilt, only two pairs of duplicate hexies (accidental, of course). * Official name is "I'm Too Hexy For This Quilt" (sorry, it makes me laugh!). Too windy for pics UPDATE: On May 2nd 2014, this quilt won a FIRST PLACE blue ribbon in the Handwork category of our local quilt show! My first ribbon, ever! 2nd UPDATE: In July 2015, this quilt won another FIRST PLACE blue ribbon, in the Modern quilt category (a different town/show)! :)
Do you love hexie flowers? If so, we've collected five lovely hexie flower projects for you to choose from whether you have one, a few, or a garden of hexie flowers waiting for their forever home in a project. Read through to find a variety of quilts and accessories. There's something for everyone!
You've stitched a beautiful English paper pieced (EPP) quilt top, now let's turn it into an actual quilt! This tutorial walks you through my best tips and tricks for pressing, trimming, how to make a quilt backing, basting, and binding! Your final stop for all things related to finishing your quilt.
Free large hexagon quilt pattern & template. Make a simple hexagon quilt with no Y seams with our tutorial. Uses half hexagon quilt pieces.
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Yesterday was a glorious late summer day and I was lucky enough to make the final day of the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. Just one and a half hours drive along the motorway and I was there! I'm not keen on large, crowded spaces and I knew the last day would be relatively quiet. My patience was rewarded and I had plenty of space to enjoy the wonderful quilts. You can click on any of the photos to see the full size image. Probably one of my favourites was the winner of the traditional quilts, beautifully worked by hand in stunning colours. and a closer look! The best in show was a bit angsty for me, but the beauty was again in the detail! Gillian Cooper's Unsung Muses was quite a moving experience to walk through. She says, "Flat and empty figures, left with only traces of past human experience, washed out by the waves of time lapping and crashing over them. People from the past lose definition and personality and merge together. With the world changing so fast it is difficult to understand someone from 50 years ago, let alone 4,000, particularly with the changing role of women. However these people are our past, they are part of us; their lives led the way for us coming into being in our full 21st century understanding." The Tentmakers of Cairo had a huge display of their amazing applique quilts. This blue and green bird themed quilt was probably my favourite and I would have enjoyed taking it home with me as they were for sale, but the price tag was beyond my reach! One of the Egyptian craftsmen was working on a cushion cover - the technique he used was totally different to anything I expected. The backing fabric was thick and very loosely woven, the needle was pretty big and the scissors were huge! No thimbles either just the pattern roughly inked onto the fabric and speedily sewn. A quilt celebrating the work of the Foundling Hospital was something which took my breath away. Using vintage items, and each square representing an abandoned child. The Foundling Museum in London is now on my list of places to visit! This stunning quilt was made with . . . hexagons! Liberty print dresses. (I'm not sure if they were vintage or just made to look so). A group quilt from 178 ladies in the Czech Republic made its way into the Guiness Book of Records. Clearly a quilter lives in this wonky house. I loved the international dimension to the show. This stunning quilt was from Russia and close up you can see the applique is raw edged with two layers, the bottom layer being gold lame. Some of the quilts in the minature section were very tiny indeed! This quilter has my admiration for those tiny triangles. And I would love to visit this coastal landscape. The winner of the minatures was this heavily quilted beauty. the detail! Another stunning hexagon quilt. And lastly I loved this pretty blue and white quilt from Hungary. Thank you Quilters Guild of the British Isles for organising such a wonderful show and an amazing day out! Ros
A garden of hexagons. Could anything be more quintessentially representative of English paper piecing (EPP)? Secret Garden is a free EPP hexagon quilt pattern perfect for beginner and seasoned stitchers alike. And, unlike real gardens, it never needs to be watered or weeded. It stays lovely forever.
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I have never been more excited to share with you a quilt than I am today!! My hexie flower quilt is done. Finally! No more basting hexies or sewing flowers together. When I initially started back in the summer of 2015, I never thought it would take me this long. In fact it was going so slow tha
Een waar feestje was het op dinsdag, 13 oktober, om bij De Sampler in Haarlem te zijn. De gezellige quiltwinkel van Tamara en Frank, waar je altijd gastvrij en ook, zeer quiltdeskundig, ontvangen wordt met koffie, thee, 'n lief gezicht en heel veel lapjes, lapjes, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerlijk,... LAPJES en quilts, bolletjes en rolletjes gezelligheidjes her, en der en, quilts quilts quilts, QUILTS. kortom heel veel,... INSPIRATIE. Wat er verder nog te doen was? Boven in de volle ruime lesruimte, waren enthousiaste quilters fanatiek en zeer geconcentreerd bezig om de Konijnenfamilie in stof om te toveren. Natuurlijk onder begeleiding van Quilt Juffie Goof, die het altijd fijn vindt haar cursisten op 'n rustige gezellige manier, Goofse quiltzaken uit te leggen. En de catering? Die werd zo als altijd weer helemaal top verzorgd door Tamara & haar Lieve Helpende Schatten. Zoals reeds gezegd,... Het was 'n waar feestje in De Sampler. TOT DE VOLGENDE KEER. Wellicht met FOEP,.... :o)
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EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt - TUTORIAL Hi Quilty Friends! Today I'm sharing my EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt (keep on reading for the free tutorial) with the gorgeous Wild and Free Collection designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs. The Wild and Free Main print (below) is my FAVORITE because Gracey has drawn all 50 state flowers!!! This collection is both beautiful and educational! PS- the Wild and Free Panel is a must as it is a map of USA with all the states and their flower! I knew I wanted a to make quit a with a floral design and I love a Grandmother's Garden Quilt, but hand sewing hexagons together would take me forever and sewing y-seams is stressful. So I used my AccuQuilt GO! Half-Hexagon die to make my quilt EASY with no hand sewing or y-seams! EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt Tutorial 53.5" x 63.5" Quilt Supplies: (12) 1/2 yards : Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson (5) 1/4 yards: Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson 0.625 yard binding: Wild and Free designed by Gracey Larson 3.5 yards Backing OR (1) Wild and Free Panel with extra (1) yard of Wild and Free Main Print plus left over fabrics AccuQuilt GO! Half-Hexagon 4 1/2" sides die AccuQuilt GO! Cutter (if using AccuQuilt GO! die for cutting) Note: If you do not have an AccuQuilt GO! or GO! Half-Hexagon die – try using Lori Holt Hexie Half Ruler Set. Just use the larger size ruler. Your quilt size may vary slightly from mine. Cutting Instructions Cut each 1/2 yard print into (3) 4 1/2" x WOF strips, then cut (12) half-hexagons with your AccuQuilt GO! Half Hexagon 4 1/2" Sides Die from each print. (Total of 144 half-hexagons) Each 4 1/2" x WOF Strip will cut (4) half-hexagons Cut each 1/4 yard print into (1) 4 1/2" X WOF strip, then cut (4) half-hexagons with your AccuQuilt GO! Half Hexagon 4 1/2" Sides Die from each print. (Total of 20 half-hexagons) There will be a total of 164 half-hexagons cut. Quilt requires 162 half-hexagons. Each full flower requires (12) half-hexagons for petals and (2) half-hexagons for flower center. Don't worry - it's super quick to cut the half-hexagons as your AccuQuilt GO! Cutter does all the work for you! Plus you can cut 6 layers of fabric at a time - yay! Cut (6) 2.5" x WOF binding strips. Note: If you do not have an AccuQuilt GO! or GO! Half-Hexagon die - try using Lori Holt Hexie Half Ruler Set. Just use the larger size ruler. Your quilt size may vary slightly from mine. Quilt Assembly Arrange your half-hexagons in your desired layout. Don't worry about the hexagon edges on the quilt sides, we will be trimming them off. No need to panic- it's just a tiny bit of trimming off so there isn't much waste at all. Layout should be (9) half-hexagons across (horizontal) and (18) half-hexagons down (vertical). Sewing Begin sewing horizontal rows together. Sew (2) half-hexagons short sides, right sides together with 1/4" seam. AccuQuilt has already trimmed the corners of your blocks so they are easy to line up and sew together. Continue until entire horizontal row has been sewn together. Row 1 Row 2 Continue sewing all (18) horizontal rows as shown above. Be careful to pay attention to placement of half-hexagons. Next sew Row (1) and Row (2) together with a 1/4"seam. I did pin each point as I like perfect points :). Repeat sewing rows together in numerical order until quilt top is complete. Trimming Quilt Using a ruler - trim the edges of the hexagons on the left and right edges of the quilt. I trimmed at the intersection of the two fabrics. This will give your quilt straight edges and it will be so much easier to bind. See diagram below. EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt will measure 53.5" x 63.5". OPTIONAL (but awesome): Pieced Backing The Wild and Free Panel is AMAZING! Plus I love a double sided quilt so I chose to use my left over fabrics for a fun pieced backing! I think this is a fun (and pretty) option to learn US Geography!!! Quilt and Bind as desired You did it! Now you have an EASY Grandmother's Garden Quilt with the gorgeous Wild and Free fabric to enjoy!!! Plus hooray for NO y-seams or hand sewing!!! I can't wait to see your quilt! Do you know your state's flower????? Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!
A couple of things to remember before starting to machine piece hexagons with this method: *Cut your hexagons accurately. Perfectly cut hexagons will help you achieve the precision required for this method. *Sew consistent 1/4" seam allowances. A 1/4" foot or patchwork foot is helpful. I'm able to place my needle 1/4" in by lining up the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser foot. *You may want to reduce your stitch length to 2.0. Smaller stitches will help you hit your stop points more accurately. *Don't press until all hexagons are sewn. I know this seems counter intuitive, but I found that it's easier to sweep seams out of the way when they aren't pressed down. *Be sure not to backstitch into the seam allowance. Even one stitch will make a difference! It's better to stop a tish in front of the stitching line rather than stitch too far. *The KEY TO THIS METHOD is your stitching lines. Instead of marking those 1/4" points, the stitching lines will tell you where to start and where to stop sewing. *This method works sewing individual hexagons onto a column or sewing two columns together. For the purpose of this tutorial, we'll sew one column and then add one hexagon at a time. *Relax...this really does work. It's going to feel odd at first, but you'll get the hang of it. Take a deep breath and grab some hexagons and let's get started. I used black thread for the purpose of this tutorial, but you'll want to use matching thread. Step 1 Sew a column Start by sewing the hexagons together to make a column. Sew from edge to edge as shown and backstitch at each end. Don't press. Repeat and make your column as long as you'd like. For the pink quilt above I sewed 10 hexagons together to make my columns. Step 2 - Sew Seam #1 Place a hexagon in the second column as shown. Place the hexagons right sides together along seam #1 lining up edges and ends of the hexagons. Notice how there is a stitching line on the left side and no stitching on the right. (If you don't see a stitching line flip the entire piece over!) Make sure the seam on the left is swept away from the hexagon you are going to sew. Pin if desired. Position the hexagon under the presser foot. Drop the needle on the stitching line 1/4" from the edge. Notice how the presser foot is lined up with the edge which will automatically place the needle 1/4" in. I move the flywheel by hand to make sure the needle drops right on the stitching line. Sew from this point a couple of stitches, backstitch the SAME number of stitches. Continue sewing to the end and backstitch. You can sew to the end because there is no stitching line to stop you. Step 3 - Sew the next adjacent seam (Seam #2) Turn the hexagon right side up and the first seam is finished. Time for seam 2! Place the hexagons right sides together along seam #2 again lining up edges and ends of the hexagons. Sweep any seams away from the hexagon so that the two hexagons lay flat and are aligned. Pin if desired. Notice again that there is stitching on one side and no stitching on the other side. This time I decided to stitch from non stitching line side toward the stitching. Start sewing at the end, sew forward a few stitches, backstitch and continue sewing until you reach the stitching line on the other side. The stitching line means STOP! The picture below also shows how the seams and the other hexagon is swept out of the way. It is better to stop just in front of the stitching line rather than sew past it. Notice how I stopped just before I reached the stitching. Be sure to backstitch at this point. This is how your intersection should look when sewn. Step 4 Add a hexagon to column two Place the next hexagon in sewing position in the second column. Place this hexagon right sides together on the one above. Notice in the picture below how no stitching lines are visible. Don't be fooled. There is a stitching line, but you need to flip the entire piece to see it. Flip the piece over. Feel for stitching lines...find them and make sure you can see them before you sew! There is the stitching line. Make sure your hexagons are aligned and pin if desired. Make sure the seam is swept away from the hexagon you're sewing. Sew this seam just like Step 1. Drop your needle on the stitching line, sew forward, backstitch, continue sewing to the end and backstitch. Remember, you can sew all the way to the end because there is no stitching line to stop you. Step 5 Continue sewing adjacent seams. Flip the hexagon right side up. The next step is to sew the next adjacent seam. Place the hexagons right sides together along the seam making sure they are aligned. Sweep the seams away on both ends. Flip the entire piece over so that you can see the stitching lines. Notice this time that there are stitching lines on both sides. This means you have one START point and one STOP point. Sweep the seams on both sides AWAY from the hexagon you are sewing. Drop your needle on the stitching line 1/4" in, sew a couple of stitches, backstitch, continue sewing and stop on or just before the stitching line. Backstitch. These are the most difficult seams to sew. Make sure your hexagons are aligned and lay flat. I pin these seams to make sure everything stays aligned before I sew. Continue sewing adjacent seams as shown above. Be sure to check for stitching lines. Repeat the process for each additional hexagon. When all the hexagons are sewn in, turn the piece right side down and finger press the seams into position. Trim threads at this point. Place the piece right side down and press. **Sweeping seams away from the hexagon you're sewing means sweep the seams and everything else too...in other words, any other hexagons need to be moved out of the way so that the two you are sewing lay flat and are aligned. You don't want to catch any other fabric in your seams. **This tutorial demonstrates sewing one hexagon at a time. This method also works with two columns of hexagons. Sew as many columns as desired. You'll sew one seam at a time just like above except most of the seam will have a stitching line stop and start point and you'll have a floppy column of hexagons to keep out of the way. I recommend you practice one at a time and when you feel comfortable with that, go for the column. Many thanks to blogless Elaine for sharing this method with me! You're the best, my friend. If you have questions, please ask in the comments or drop me an email. I'll do my best to help.
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When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
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English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a captivating hand-sewing technique that has been cherished for generations. It involves wrapping fabric around paper templates and then meticulously stitching the pieces together to create intricate designs. While it might seem daunting at first, EPP is a rewarding craft that anyone can learn with patience and practice. In this guide, we'll help you learn the basics of EPP, offering tips and project ideas to help you start on your EPP journey. What is English Paper Piecing? EPP is a form of hand sewing where you use paper templates to guide the shape and size
As I delved into the world of modern quilting, one project kept popping up at me: Modern Hexies. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had to make them but didn't know where to get started. After a quick search, I discovered Nicole, the Queen of Modern Hexies, and got started on my own Modern Hexies quest!
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I've finally buckled down and made progress on my Temperature Quilt. I did decide on my colour progression back in January and tracked the daily temperatures at 12:00 noon...but then nothing more other than tracking temperatures. So I borrowed the hexagon die from my friend Linda @ Scrapmaster and put my Accuquilt Go! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System to good use. I used ziploc bags to categorize all my Kona colours. And then I started piecing the month of January. Temperatures ranged from -11 to 7. I'm arranging my hexies in columns. The left-hand column is January 1 to 16 (top to bottom), and the right-hand colum is January 17 to 31. I haven't decided what my background and filler colour will be. One I get a few months pieced together and see what it looks like, I'll make a decision. This measures roughly 29 x 3.5 inches. I think I'll make this my OMG goal for August. I wonder if I can get February to July pieced in one month....... Linking up with: Let's Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts WIP Wednesday @ The Needle and Thread Network Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
I just made this very cheerful baby quilt entirely out of random 2½” strips I had laying around… this is my Honeycomb Hexagon pattern. I thought this would make a good video to show you how these blocks are made with the ruler you (probably) have! Here are a couple of behind the scenes pics, as I was doing the quilting, and then the bias cut striped binding (my favorite). This pattern is so much fun to make, and it came out so much better than I expected after just grabbing a little of this and
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To glue or not to glue? That is the EPP basting question. When it comes to basting EPP shapes, there are two primary methods: glue basting and thread basting. While this post is not exhaustive, it's our hope to remove a few barriers that might prevent you from giving it a try, if you have wanted to.
