Finishing a hexie quilt

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How to finish the edge of a hexagon quilt? If you are not interested in keeping the edges of the hexagons intact, then the easiest and fastest way to finish the edges of hexagon quilts is to just straighten them. So you spent a lot of time finishing a top like this Grandmother’s Flowers Garden […]

You know he's a keeper when he asks if he can pick your next project because he's been following some quilters on Instagram. Yep. That's exactly how it went. Brent has been following Modern Handcraft for several weeks now, and he is all about her hexie quilts . They are pretty awesome.

If you never ever ever want to make a hexie quilt with uneven edges, please pardon this photo heavy post. I took pictures of each step for ...

Try making this Easy Quilt As You Go Hexagon Quilt Tutorial! Jenny Doan is joined by her daughter Natalie and her daughter-in-law Misty as she demonstrates how to make a beautiful quilt-as-you-go hexie quilt. This technique comes from Nicola of Daisy and Grace. Nicola's wonderful set of templates is the perfect tool to whip up gorgeous quilted hexagons the easy way! Follow Missouri Star Quilt Co. for more Quilting Tutorials!

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Finishing Tips Now that you've been busy making hexagons, no doubt you have a wonderful assortment and want to begin sewing them together. This was a delightful task for me as it was so very satisfying to play with them. I loved choosing the fabrics I wanted to sew together as I began to see how the quilt would look. Because hexagons are so perfect and precise, they go together like a dream! Do as I say, not as I do!! Because I was designing the quilt as I was sewing, the photos will show…

Save this Free Easy Vintage Blocks Tutorial! Jenny demonstrates how to use old unfinished quilt blocks to make a beautiful applique quilt. She uses EZ-Steam II Tape and shows us how to finish the applique with a blanket stitch. Follow Missouri Star Quilt Co. for more Quilting Tutorials!

hand sewing hexagons tutorial! {part 3} {see part 1 for info on templates & basting} {see part 2 for info on sewing hexagons together} Below are step by step directions for removing the plastic quilt patis and one finishing option. {Directions are written for right handed people... if you sew left handed you'll have to reverse a a few steps.} fabrics used in most tutorial photos are... Mon Sheri by Khristian A. Howell {available in october} from robert kaufman 1. After steps one and two…

Learn how to finish the edge of your hexagon quilts- choose from 4 different ways.

I made this English paper pieced hexagon quilt for my fifth-born child’s first birthday. If I had more time, I would finished off the quilt edge by making a hexagon facing (see Bad Skirt for …

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I’m going to be doing a lot of hand piecing over the next couple of weeks, since my sewing machine is all packed up! I’ve started on a big English paper pieced hexagon quilt to work on during our...

….. my ‘hexagon-itis’ continues to worsen and I fear I may be well on my way to a diagnosis of hexie-mania! I really have got it bad! I sneak them everywhere with me – my we…

Paper Pieced hexie quilt by Emily of Quiltylove.com. This quilt is hand sewn using fabric scraps to create a fun and colorful hexie quilt.

I finally finished sewing the hexie flier panel for a tiny baby quilt and added a border. Now it’s ready to be basted and quilted. I generous sized fat quarter is all it takes for the backing so I’m happily working my way through my stash for them. 😊#quiltersofinstagram #babyquilt #handmadewithlove #patchwork #darlenezimmerman #robertkaufmanfabrics #epp #englishpaperpiecing #hexielove #grandmothersflowergarden #handpiecing #aurifilthread

I know that title is a little long, but I needed to get it all in! I've been sewing hexagons for over 15 years. I use the English Paper Piec...

This week a quilting friend showed me a fun little hexagon table topper that she made using a quilt as you go technique. She used some spe...

Good morning! I'm super excited to show you how to make this fun and easy quilt:) "Mama's Flower Garden" 53" x 53" Are y...

I have a few hand stitching projects to share with you. I love to keep a hand sewing project going at all times and I have some ideas for you