I don't do handwork anymore other than a little crochet and some English Paper Piecing, mainly with hexagons. I thought you might like to see some of my recent finishes as a result of being part of Glorious Hexagons Facebook page. This is based on the book called "
The New Hexagon" by Katja Marek.
I took mine immediately to get spiral bound so it will lie flat.
And coming this summer is a perpetual calendar with 366 more blocks!
The New Hexagon Perpetual Calendar
Now, let's see some blocks! First is my version of Twisted Hexagon (a class I've taught for a few years, but only using rotary cutting and stitching).
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This is Dawn, but I call it Twisted Hexagon |
And here's Marena:
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Notice how this uses the same patches as Dawn |
Marilyn is Block #32 and I used the Kaffe Fassett fabric called "Target" for that bull's eye center!
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Marilyn Block #32 |
Mary Ellen is Block #28. I didn't like the blue triangle because it was too dull. I am in the process of replacing those two triangles with either the cream or green stained glass fabric.
Notice how Marilyn and Mary Ellen are very similar with the outside shapes. The center is pieced in Mary Ellen and a single fabric for Marilyn.
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Block #28, Mary Ellen |
And for the 4th "M" name: Marie! Don't you just love these motifs?
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Marie, Block #1 |
Now for Dolores, Block #6. Very simple using three 60 degree triangles.
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Dolores, Block #6 |
I buy my papers online with Paper Pieces. Always have. Though, in a pinch, I will print and cut my own out of card stock. Here is a small order I received last Friday. I generally put in large orders for packs of these for my classes.
My students each get a pack of 100 1" papers, along with small sets with fabric of other sizes.
I am using a Benartex collection by Paula Nadelstern (Fabricadabra) and I have enjoyed fussy cutting the center hexagons. Here are a few more before I go:
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Rotary cut and stitched Dawn Block with Fabricadabra motif in center |
And a rotary cut block, just to test drive the fabrics:
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Sarah, Block #3 |
And last, but not least, my own upsized blocks using 1-1/2" hexagon papers for larger GFG blocks.
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6 of the 9 Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks using Fabricadabra fabrics |
And here are the parts before joining. Made sure my stripes were cut in the same direction!
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I had to make sure my stripes were all cut in the same direction |
I love that it is so easy to take along a little bag with papers, fabric, thread and needle. And I seem to always do more when summer comes.
I have more to share, but for now, these are happy to meet you!