tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post7028102215100552793..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: 72. Designing with Mini HexiesLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-63265401021198517852013-11-16T21:02:10.568-05:002013-11-16T21:02:10.568-05:00There was no link for Pinterest but I did pin it. ...There was no link for Pinterest but I did pin it. Please let me know if that is Not OK. I don't know that I will ever try this technique but I put it on my Quilting board rather than on Inspiration :)kitbluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019115567982952470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-26418571909607610032013-11-15T14:08:24.614-05:002013-11-15T14:08:24.614-05:00Thanks for sharing the hexie info. I made some he...Thanks for sharing the hexie info. I made some hexie blocks about 15 years ago. I don't like whipstitching, so even though I liked the look of the blocks, I hated the process. I will be starting a new hexagon project, but will be hand stitching on traced seam lines. I like it much better.KatieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402499142649295188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41121005364813424912013-11-14T11:31:16.749-05:002013-11-14T11:31:16.749-05:00one tip, I am doing 1/2 hexies and I use a glue st...one tip, I am doing 1/2 hexies and I use a glue stick to put the paper pieces on the fabric, cut around 1/4 scant seam allowance and like you just make a stack of them. Then just sit and baste while watching tv or traveling out of town to visit inlaws. I've also seen where some glue the seam allowance down instead of thread basting but personally have not tried it. Your tiny ones are amazing!! Maybe if I ever finish my 1/2 i'll tackle the 1/4! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813173289058049777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-30061456955377306172013-11-14T10:44:29.898-05:002013-11-14T10:44:29.898-05:00Sew Cal Gal - My best advice for any area, especia...Sew Cal Gal - My best advice for any area, especially quilt places that have you stumped, is to shoot a picture, or in this case print out some graph paper, and spend a lot of time drawing and doodling different design ideas. There is no wrong answer here, but your dissatisfaction is something to definitely pay attention to. Don't rush the process. Sometimes I take weeks to come up with an idea and then BAM! it hits me in the face and it's totally obvious how to fill that space. Take your time and have fun!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-44228379051388942682013-11-14T10:08:28.527-05:002013-11-14T10:08:28.527-05:00Leah, I love your honesty and willing to share you...Leah, I love your honesty and willing to share your pain, but I have to say... the 1/4" hexies look FANTASTIC on the face. Really like a mosaic work of art, so despite the agony of miniaturity (I think I just made up that word), it totally WORKS! You should be very proud of yourself, I aspire to your level of creativity, artistry, diligence, and craftsmanship!HRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-90779892548515930842013-11-14T10:06:46.056-05:002013-11-14T10:06:46.056-05:00My Grandmother's favorite was Hexie's and ...My Grandmother's favorite was Hexie's and I'm trying to get into that frame of mind - Ha Ha! Not sure if I'll make it but, you've got some great tut's here and I'll keep working on getting there.FinoFiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382540810779520328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25671138236633710332013-11-14T09:59:03.195-05:002013-11-14T09:59:03.195-05:00Going to be beautiful.
On a somewhat related no...Going to be beautiful. <br /><br />On a somewhat related note, as I do love hexies, I'm hoping one day you'll touch upon ideas for how to do FMQ on various size hexies. I sewed some 1" together using batiks, but am not happy with any ideas I've come up with so far for FMQ on hexies. I think some designs will get lost in the batiks and others seem too simple for the hexie shape. Trying to find a good balance, but stumped on ideas.<br /><br />And, of course, I'll be curious how you do FMQ on the beautiful piece you are working on where it still shows off the detail of each tiny hexie.<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-21222716108646449872013-11-07T20:24:06.508-05:002013-11-07T20:24:06.508-05:00Great post! Love sewing the hexies..but I've ...Great post! Love sewing the hexies..but I've only sewn the one inch! You are brave but your end results are wonderful!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com