One Track Blog

Another hexie I'm afraid - I am enjoying this HAL so much and just want to have a go at all the variations.

I really enjoyed making this one, not sure it will fit in with my more subdued hexies but it might be the start of something new. It was easy to make, suited my rotten eyesight as it was so easy to match.

Two Pairs and a Reject

Still plodding on with my hexies - sometimes it's satisfying just to fussy cut a pretty fabric.........

for the next two, I used my embroidery machine to decorate some shot cotton.........

  

and lastly, my reject.....I spent a fair amount of time piecing this baby but I am not happy with it. I can get it to lie flat with lots of steam but my hand sewing skills are leaving much to be desired........I fear my seams would not be too secure long term, the shot cotton is prone to fraying and made it a bit tricky. I enjoy the challenge of the curves but this one beat me. I might try again with different fabric, I don't like to be beaten.

The Plot Thickens

Another 2 weeks have elapsed so it's time again for the Mystery Quilt instalment. You can jump in any time and also find the new handouts HERE.

Here are some examples of works in progress from some of the Mystery QAL participants.

First up we have this from Suzan over at http://suzanalmond.blogspot.com/

 Next is from Siobhan at http://shevvylondon.blogspot.com/2011/08/mystery-qal-catch-up.html

 and the last one for this post, is from Theresa, Lochside Quilter.

 All so different - great work ladies.

Delusions of Grandeur.....

So - guess who has a design wall??

I know, I know, it's just a bit of wadding pinned to the wall, BUT, it gives a whole different view of your work. Already I am seeing where I want to put different colours, where I feel it is a bit dark etc.......I quite often photograph the work of ladies in my classes and then let them view it on the camera, again it gives a whole different perspective.

Am off out to sewing bee now with my portable project - anyone guess what it might be....?

Still Hexing

A normal one for the HAL.........

and I found a triangle template that I used some time ago for foundation trees (!) and I thought - you could be a big hexie.............

in fact it is a giant hexie measuring about 15" across - think it is destined to be a hexie cushion, will need to make a hexie cushion pad..........

If at first you don't succeed........

..........then you just have to keep trying to win an Accuquilt Go Baby. This time you can have a go over at
Fairy Face Designs where Sarah has one on offer.

White Rabbits

So goodbye July, hello August. I haven't produced a lot of big stuff this month - finally quilted the tablerunner made from my "Authentic" charm pack. I have pieced six matching placemats and have a plan for them that involves my embroidery machine.
But the overwhelming feature of July was the introduction by Lynne and Gayle of theHexalong - oh how I have avoided doing English paper piecing............why would you, thought I, when there are perfectly good rotary cutters and sewing machines at our fingertips...........I have missed out.Who knew it was such fun, and so versatile - I so wish I had paid more attention to maths in school - wouldn't it be great to include a bit of EPP in the school curriculum?
As usual, I am linking to Lynne's Fresh Sewing Day over at Lily's Quilts.