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I’m a Hexagonner

May 24, 2012 by Michele

Wee hexies! Oh how I love thee…

For a week now, I’ve been making wee 3/4″ fabric hexagons. This here is what got me going in the first place. I’ve made 120 so far. My goal is to make 15 per day for 133 consecutive days for a grand total of 2000 hexagons. And then, I’ll sew them all together into a fantastical quilt. It’s a lofty goal, yes. Don’t know if I’m being realistic… But now is not the time for realism I figure. No, right now I have a dream and I figure it can’t hurt to dream big, right? Anyway, I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy about it at the moment. Hopefully that feeling lasts a while.

In the meantime, I play. Above is an appliqué block possibility. See? Good times are being had.

♥M

FYI: 
Found a great resource page for new quilters at Martingale. Check it out: How To Quilt. And a great hexagon english paper piecing tutorial resides right HERE at Craft Zine.

Filed Under: quilting Tagged With: crafts, fabric, hexagon, quilt, scraps

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  1. Fiona says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I have heard hexagons are a very long time addiction…… enjoy…
    Hugz

    • nicolette at dutchcomfort says

      May 24, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      Love your hexagon wreath! It’s addictive!

  2. Christie - Fine Lines says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Now, THAT is a lofty goal. Good luck — the motivation of the finished quilt will keep you going:)

  3. Michelle L. says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    So fun! While you wait to have them all made, better string them in a wreath and post them on The Wreath Blog. Love that first photo!

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Michelle! I'll have to consider that idea. 🙂

  4. Ann says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    2000! What a family heirloom that will be when its all finished. Sounds like a huge undertaking but its been done before……. and 133 days doesn't sound too bad! ;o)

  5. Melissa says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Love the blue fabric with the reddish flowers and olive leaves.

  6. Amy Friend says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Can I tell you that I am in no way surprised that you are a hooked on hexies? It's completely you.

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:42 am

      Isn't it though? 🙂

  7. Alessandra says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:18 am

    If I start,too, doing exagons I know I'll be addicted like you!!! Enjoy playing!!
    xxxx Alessandra

  8. Ariane says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:25 am

    I knew this would happen! These are so addictive to make. I can't wait to see what you make with them!!!

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:42 am

      Ya, me too. 😉

  9. pam says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:49 am

    From one who has made well over 300 3/4" hexies so far – never fear – your enthusiasm will never wane! and that is because each one is just a bit different and that alone makes for excitement!

    I love your idea of setting a daily goal. With all the projects i have going right now my goal may have to be closer to 5 a day but – it works!

    And thank you for the link to "How to Quilt" I have it bookmarked. I can always use a good resource like this one.

    PS your hexie's are pure eye candy!

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:43 am

      Thanks Pam, I may have to tweak my daily goal, but for now I'm on track (after a week that is). We'll see how it goes. 🙂

  10. Ludo braille says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Bravo !!!
    Moi je suis à 100 % pour avoir des projets dans la tête tout le temps !!!
    Nadia
    Ps: le paquet part demain.

  11. feelincrafty says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Looks exciting! I'm still a bid scared of Hexagons!! can't wait to see what you make of them….

  12. Annie says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Do you really mean each one is only 3/4" accross? Or am I just being stupid? Thats so tiny.
    Hugs,
    A x

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Oh gosh no! The measurement refers to the length of the sides; all six sides measure 3/4 inches. Thus a 3/4 inch hexie. 🙂

  13. illa says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:50 am

    Hello Michelle,
    I´m Illa from Austria. Sorry, my english is not perfect. I love your blog, it`s always a inspiration for me when I`m reading your posts. Speacially your paper-work (crafts) are so simple and so beautiful.
    Grettings,
    Illa

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:40 am

      Well thank you Illa for your sweet comment! I seem to be on a little paper crafts hiatus at the moment. Sometimes my hands and heart need something different. So I'm quilting. I'm sure you'll see some paper crafts again soon. 🙂

  14. gartcott says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:51 am

    I've only made one 'tumbling blocks' cot quilt [entirely by hand – no sewing machine] and was SO proud of the result. Am very impressed with your ambition and know you'll be thrilled with it when it's done. Keep at it girl…

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Your tumbling blocks quilt sounds like a little bit of heaven Garcott! I would be SO proud too. And maybe one day I will be. 😉

  15. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I love that you have a goal! Do you have to keep an iron at hand? They are beautiful, I can just imagine the finished piece will be stunning.

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 25, 2012 at 11:29 am

      No thankfully, you don't need to have an iron on hand. As long as you have some hex papers ready to go (which I'm cutting from stiff bits of junkmail), some fabric scraps, a pair of scissors, and a needle and thread, you can make the hexies anywhere. Yesterday, I made a bunch while waiting at the doctor's office. 🙂

  16. Jill says

    May 25, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Oh my goodness Michelle! 2000 of those little gems??? Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished quilt – it will be totally amazing I'm sure!! 🙂

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 30, 2012 at 12:15 am

      Like I said, a lofty goal… Hopefully it will be amazing. Let's just say it'll be amazing if I actually get it done, hee hee!

  17. Sharon B says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    You are Sew ambitious! Looking forward to seeing your progress.

  18. Giac says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Hello Michele,
    Terrific job…I just hope you don't overdose on hexagons.
    I can't wait to see the finished product.
    Have a wonderful wekekend,
    Giac

  19. Andaira says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Me encanta!!!! I love it! I like!!!!
    No acabo de entender cómo unes una pieza con otra
    I can not understand how to join a piece with another

  20. chris says

    May 25, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Wow, they are cute. I love them all stacked in rainbow fashion.

  21. Mary says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    The wreath is awesome! No possibility to keep it this way? Anyway great photo!

  22. SisterDG says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    HAHAHAHA! I, too, have a soft spot for the hexies. 🙂 Now you're making me want to start a quilt of my own. Of course, I SHOULD just finish the hexie tote bag and stocking I've abandoned. For me, the fun part is all in the hexies themselves.

    I'm sure your quilt is going to be freaking amazing!

    • Michele Pacey says

      May 30, 2012 at 12:17 am

      I love seeing each little hexie too. Why are they so fascinating? … It's a mystery. 🙂

  23. Melissa Kojima says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Good luck, Michele. Yeah, it does sound like a lofty goal, but when you split it into 15 hexies a day that doesn't sound so bad. I love what you have so far.

  24. mrchandler says

    May 25, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    I have seen these many times, but haven't tried them my selves. How do you sew them together?

  25. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Hexies are great. I sew the corners not through the paper. There are some nice tuts here http://turningturning.com/hexagon-quilt-tutorials/

    • Andaira says

      May 26, 2012 at 1:08 am

      Anónimo, gracias por la información me ha sido muy útil/Anonymous, thanks for the information, I have been very useful

  26. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:40 am

    2000?!? I cannot even imagine. I have never made an actual hexagon, and now I'm afraid to try… What if I can't stop making them and they take over my life 😉 Good luck, and I have a feeling you will get to 2000 easily.

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