Hexagons Galore

I finished the Hexagon quilt and now it is with its new owner!  It was intended to be 51"x54".  She wanted it a little bigger, so I kept adding rows so long as I had fabric.  The final size was over 80"x84"!

 I had to make Nate hold it up to get a picture.  He was okay so long as I didn't get him in the picture.  This quilt was really fun to make.  I tried out some new techniques and had to really keep track of where everything went.  The print on the back was so fun!  The flowers were huge!

It is an Alexander Henry print, the border on the front is as well.  I used fabrics from Botany, Timber,Sugar, Brooklyn Heights, Spa, Modern Meadow and a few others.  I also added a bit of Amy Butler's Gypsy Caravan from my stash.  I love being able to pull from the stash when I can't find stuff that works from anywhere else.  I stippled the quilt with a lime green in the middle, then variegated brown on the edges.  I really loved the effect.  I can't wait to do another hex quilt!  It's scrappy and ordered at the same time.  There is a lot of visual interest because of all the different prints, but all the points match and come together. 

Coming together

I am working on a hexagon quilt.  I am really loving how it is all coming together.   It is a palate I usually don't work with.  But I am really loving the tones and how it is all coming together.

I have about half of the top put together, the rest is in strips, so I will hopefully get that together over the weekend.  Then I just need to add the borders and get this baby ready to quilt.  Here is a picture of the back-it is crazy!

My Mom Made It!

Someone once told me they didn't want to make me anything because they thought I would be critical of their work-not true.  I love it when I am give things that they made!  My mother has given me so many quilts and bags and things she has made and I love it!  For my birthday this year she sent me a bag and I wanted to get some pictures of it out there!

I know the fabric is Panache by Moda, but I am not sure what pattern she used.  It has a lot of pockets though and will be a great go-to bag.  Thanks Mom!

Crazy Mom Quilt-A-Long Week 8

I didn't press the whole thing after I added the most recent four sides, so ignore the wrinkles.  This quilt is getting big.  I am just doing the twin size, but there is an option to go bigger.  I think there is just one more step before I get to the quilting!

Maui Bag

I saw the fabric and the pattern and really wanted to make it.  Perhaps from an underlying desire to go to Hawaii.  Anyway, the bag went together really fast.  There are some errors in the pattern, but if you think about each step before you cut or sew, an intermediate seamstress should be able to figure them out.  Most of them just have to do with measurements.  But step 5, applying the magnetic clasp, is all messed up, and it's obvious.

I really loved the way the bag turned out.  I want to make it again.  These are my first Art Gallery fabrics and I love the feel of them.  The flower is hand sewn, and I may replace the button with a bigger one if I find a better fit.

Crazy Mom Quilt-a-Long Week 7

We are getting close in this one, I think just a few more weeks and we will have a quilt!

Projects on the Horizon

While The Bossy Quilter was here, we visited various quilting establishments, and I procured some supplies for some upcoming projects.

I love Blush and had a great idea for some of it and found a lot of it on sale.  I also love these Art Gallery Fabrics.  This is my first purchase from this manufacturer, and I plan to make a bag.  I also got a few things to go in my stash while she was here.  We had a blast going to all the local quilt stores together, it is great to share a hobby!

Jessica gave me this book for my birthday-and I have got to say I want to make every project in the book!  Better get sewing!