Spring colors make me happy. I love the greens and the
purples and pinks, and - well - all of it!
I made these 2" EPP hexagons in the past few months using
my bits and pieces of Benartex's Fossil Ferns. Did you know
that Fossil Ferns have stayed strong for over 15 years? And
there are 100 colors. That's unheard of in the quilt fabric
world. I didn't know what I wanted to make, but I knew
something would hit me eventually.
I was asked to join in the Benartex Blog Flower Favorites
Block Hop and use any fabrics to make any flower. Now
that's what I love! I have the brand new Palm Springs
Collection and selected a neutral background for my block
and two other fabrics which will become sashing and border.
I have enough hexies to make at least 4 blocks. First, let's see
it from the back:
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All those hexies sewn in a Grandmother's Flower Garden variation |
Notice my basting. I never sew through the papers; just
stitch in the folds at the corners.
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Background is cut 12-1/2" x 18-1/2" |
This is a BIG block. I love big blocks (hence the title and
theme of my second book, Supersize 'Em Quilts). Notice
that I've taken the papers out of the patches and it's pinned
for stitching. How did I stitch it?
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I used monofilament in the top and white thread in the bobbin
- all machine sewn |
Notice that the patches were joined by hand. There is no need
to remove the basting. Saves time!
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Stitched onto the background and then background fabric
is trimmed away |
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Nice big piece of fabric to be used for another project |
And how does it look stitched?
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Grandmother's Flower Garden Variation block:
12" x 18" finished |
That's a beautiful hexie block...nice job Debby! Love the fabric colors, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely job Debby - I don't trim the basting threads either.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and I just love hexies.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours!!! Awesome hexies!!
ReplyDeleteGreat block Debby and I love the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteBeen in love with hexies for a loooong time. Love that it is super-size, none of those 1/4" hexies for me.
ReplyDeleteThe cord and design say "spring" through and through. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThat was meant to read "color" and not " cord"!!!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute ! Thanks for sharing Debby!
ReplyDeleteGreat Debby!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wonderful tutorial, Debby.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Debby
ReplyDeleteStunning block - the colours are gorgeous, all my favourites! - I am addicted to hexies
ReplyDeletebeautiful work as always. babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.Thanks for sharing !!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous hexies. I love Fossil Fern after buying some for the first time a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Love Hexies to. Great idea. Thank for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win. Happy sewing from Montana.
great hexies
ReplyDeleteI love hexies. They are so portable. Beautiful fabric too. Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove those hexies. So portabe, versatile and great fabric. I love the fossil ferns as they are so adaptable to many projects.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I'll be sure to check out the rest of the week too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAdorable nexies in lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteLove your use of hexies, Debby! & the Palm Springs neutral is perfect for a lot of backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove that a fabric is popular for so long and they are so lovely in those hexies.
ReplyDeleteJust love those hexies! They are so cheerful & beautiful.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
What a lovely block! The fossil fern line is so versatile!
ReplyDeleteGreat block, love the supersize idea. These fabrics work so well with this pattern too. It's fun that the hexies can go outside to sit on the deck with coffee or just to enjoy the sunshine. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHexies are becoming my new favorite. Thanks for the Supersize.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a gorgeous block! Hexes are on my bucket list, but haven't had the nerve to try them yet - the secret just may be to do them "super-size". Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour block is great. I love Hexies
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