hexagon coasters

This week-end I made some hexagon coasters like the tutorial I first showed you here.

The weather was cold and I decided to pull out my bag of finished hexagons.

I sewed twelve hexagons into pairs.

Then I decided to use the blue essex linen that I had in my stash.

I sewed them to the linen using a variegated thread with a big stitch.

I am so happy with them…they will make a great gift!

Do you have any easy to make gifts to tell me about?

I would love to hear about them : )

piece,

elizabeth

hexagon pincushion tutorial

I made a hexagon pincushion for my Liberty of London swap partner.

Here is the tutorial/process for making this pincushion!

Begin with a 2.5 inch hexagon and sew 1.5 inch strips of fabric around

the hexagon, log cabin style.   Repeat this one more time with your printed fabric.

The last round will be with a solid 2 inch strip.

Now cut a backing and batting piece the same size as your finished hexagon above.

(I added batting because the Liberty of London tana lawn fabric

is thinner than regular quilting cotton)

Then I added some big stitches for added interest and to secure the batting.

All that is left to do is place the backing fabric right sides together with the top, and 

sew around, leaving an opening.  I fill my pincushions with crushed walnut shells.

Finally, sew up the opening with a slip stitch.  TADA!

I hope you will make a few of these as gifts….it's that time of year, you know!

piece,

elizabeth

liberty of london coasters

I am making some coasters for my swap partner in the Liberty of London swap.

I thought it would be fun to show you the process/tutorial for these coasters.

Here goes:

Start with two  2 inch hexagons and sew them together using a slip stitch.

Remove the hexagon papers(I save them to use again) and secure the hexagons

 to the 5.5"X5.5" piece of fabric(I used osnaburg cotton) 

with washable glue or pins.

Machine or hand stitch the hexagons to the fabric square.

Cut a 5.5"X5.5" piece from thin batting and place on wrong side of the hexagon square.

Place the backing fabric right sides together and sew around the square,

leaving a small opening for turning.

Be sure to clip the corners before turning.

Turn, shape and iron your square preparing for stitching around the edges.

Stitch close to edge, starting with the opening side.

Iron flat and admire : )

I plan to make more hexagon coasters!  Please let me know if you do…they

are so easy to make and are a great little gift!

piece,

elizabeth

mini quilt swap

I made a quilt for the schnitzel and boo mini quilt swap.

I made a quilt for Nancy, and she has received her quilt, and she seems to like it!

It was lots of fun to make….I haven't received mine yet, but I know it should be soon : )

The name of this mini is "Bouquet".

I started making hexagons with some of my Kaffe Fassett stash.

 

After I sewed them into a flower bouquet, I machine stitched them to some denim chambray.

I quilted using several colors of crochet thread with big stitches.

You know how I like to stitch with those big stitches!

Although the color looks like charcoal, it really is blue/denim.

I used a scrappy binding to finish it off.

I added a few goodies to the box…small scissors, notecards, tea, and a pincushion!

This is a picture that Nancy took after she opened her package.

Now, I am anxiously waiting to see what will come in the mail for me

and who it will be from….it is fun to make new friends : )

piece,

elizabeth

  

show off friday~~~pink stitches

Show Off Friday

I made a mug rug this week.  This is the perfect project for a busy week!

It measures 6 X 9 inches.

I didn't bind this one, using random pink stitches to finish the edge instead.

The hexagon flower is Kaffe Fassett fabric and the background is linen.

The backing is a bright green shot cotton that looks lovely with the pink stitches : )

I am sending this little mat to work with my daughter if she wants it!

Now it is your turn to link up something~~~~ what do you have for

Show Off Friday

There are no rules for this link up party....this is just the place to show off

projects you are working on!

piece,

elizabeth

show off friday~~~hexagons

Show Off Friday

Not much going on this week in the sewing room, but I always have some 

handwork around to keep me busy while I am watching TV.

Here is the box where I keep one of my hexagon projects handy.

I have no plans for these vintage fabric hexagons, for now, I am

just enjoying the process of EPP.

Now it is your turn to link up something~~~~ what do you have for

Show Off Friday

There are no rules for this link up party....this is just the place to show off projects you are working on!

piece,

elizabeth

may in review

Here are my WIP and finished projects for May.

solid hexagons, coin baby quilt, hexagon and cross
wavy tumbler mini, amish mini, hankie stitches
fabric stitching, tea time mini, star baby quilt

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to Fresh Sewing Day.

wip~~~modern hexagons

I am still working on hexagons : ) 

The solid hexagons make a nice, modern flower.

There will be many more of these in my future!

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to WIP Wednesday.

wip~~~hexagons and crosses

I am still playing with the hexagon blocks I first showed you here.  I decided to add some cross blocks and then went a little crazy and cut the hexagons and added some strips of fabric like the cross blocks.

I don't know where this is going to lead, but it sure is fun : )

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to WIP Wednesday.