Wednesday, August 28, 2013

HEXIES...then and now!

Hexagon:  In geometry, a hexagon is a polygon with six edges
...blah blah...blah...

I never liked math...or geometry for that matter
but I'm glad the kwilting world
has found a formula for enjoying this little six-sided shape.

HEXIES...
have been around a loooooong time
Here's a "grandmothers flower garden block" I made
in my FIRST KWILT  
20 years ago...how ugly is this fabric!?!
AND I didn't know much about the kwilting processes.
however, I surprised myself when revisiting this
block...I actually did some fussy cutting for
the inner hexies!    


Today, the Modern Quilt Movement has taken this shape
by storm and they are showing up everywhere!

I wasn't sure what to make, so I began by making these hexies...
from a flowery charm pack I had on hand. 


And layered them on top of a 
mossy green Connecting Threads fabric, batting and a backing. 


Kwilted around the edges of each hexy...













  • Did some "echo" kwilting around the BIG HEX!
    (thank goodness my kwilting skills have improved)


    Flip it over and just look at the fun kwilting design.


    I still wasn't sure what I wanted this project to be....
     After asking a few kwilting friends what they saw in this design
    ...the answer was unanimous

     A PILLOW ! ! !

     I added a yellow flange, more of the green fabric 
    for the backing, stuffed it and sewed it up.  
    Looks great on my deck!
    Guess I need to make some more!  

     View good view of the flange!


    Come sit down...


    Make sure you stop to see the other bloggers today
    and see what the hex they have made!

     Wednesday, August 28

    •  Thanks to Madam Samm (Sew We Quilt) and 
    Debby (Debby Kratovil Quilts) 
    for helping us get our hex on!


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    71 comments:

    1. margaretAugust 28, 2013 at 1:15 AM

      popped in on the hop! So now I am following even more blogs where am I going to find the time to stitch I ask myself!

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    2. Heleen GrootAugust 28, 2013 at 2:37 AM

      Oh my! That pillow is absolutely gorgeous! Your first block looks really neatly done. And colour preference change.... I know that just looking around at some of my project! Cherish your old blocks, if just for a laugh! Thank you for your post!

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    3. GillAugust 28, 2013 at 3:54 AM

      Great cushion - the yellow finishes it off perfectly!
      Thank you for sharing!

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    4. LesleyAugust 28, 2013 at 4:32 AM

      Love your pillow! Such a great pop of colour on your patio!

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    5. Sunshine GirlAugust 28, 2013 at 4:36 AM

      Oh its so lovely - love the colours you have used.

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    6. charlotteAugust 28, 2013 at 5:18 AM

      It makes a great pillow. Wonderful stitching and great color choices.

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    7. KaHollyAugust 28, 2013 at 5:28 AM

      Very sweet pillow. So bright and colorful!! "You've come a long way, baby!"

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    8. JoyceLMAugust 28, 2013 at 6:19 AM

      Love your pillow - thanks for sharing.

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    9. Elizabeth CoughlinAugust 28, 2013 at 6:29 AM

      Your pillow is beautiful, great job!

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    10. Michele TAugust 28, 2013 at 6:43 AM

      Love your pillow and the yellow does give it the finishing touch!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!!

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    11. SparkyAugust 28, 2013 at 6:52 AM

      yes my dear Kwilt lady..you have soooo improved..although that fussy cut was pretty impressive ...can we talk about your cushion ...heavenly!

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    12. Linda CAugust 28, 2013 at 6:53 AM

      Those look wonderful as a nice plump pillow! Love the seeing all the floral prints on the lovely green background too.

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    13. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 28, 2013 at 6:55 AM

      I love this Kathy - it's perfect for your deck! blessings, marlene

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    14. Teatime CreationsAugust 28, 2013 at 7:01 AM

      Lovely pillow. It is so nice that you have your early hexie project.

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    15. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

      Oh I do like the pillow very pretty colors....have a great day.

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    16. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 28, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      Great projects!! Your pillow is adorable.

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    17. RosaAugust 28, 2013 at 7:25 AM

      Gorgeous pillow.Thanks for sharing!

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    18. janAugust 28, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Love this pillow! Wish I could come sit and visit. And I love the flange you added. Great job.
      xo jan

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    19. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]August 28, 2013 at 8:44 AM

      Fun, fun pillow :) Love the quilting!

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    20. LindaAugust 28, 2013 at 8:46 AM

      What a great pillow! It looks beautiful there! Yes, you should make more!

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    21. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      Cute.

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    22. apple blossomAugust 28, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      great pillow lovely work thanks for sharing the then and now with us today

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    23. Carol SwiftAugust 28, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      I wish I'd read your math info about a hexie being six-sided BEFORE I sewed my project. LOL Your hexies turned out perfectly wonderful and made a beautiful pillow...very, very nice!

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    24. ScrapatchesAugust 28, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      Love the colors! A very soft and pretty and quilty cushie. I want to make one! ... :) Pat

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    25. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 28, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      What a beautiful pillow Kathy and the flange is so neat! I had a charm pack of that fabric and loved using it!

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    26. Livin' Blue QuilterAugust 28, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      I loved how you used your hexies. Thanks for sharing.

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    27. AnitaAugust 28, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      Your pillow is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    28. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM


      Love the colours that you put together they look great

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    29. Emily CAugust 28, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      Lovely pillow. I love those prints.

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    30. Adventurous QuilterAugust 28, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      Absolutely incredible, the color combination is awesome!

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    31. VickieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      Very pretty pillow Kathy ! LOL on the
      southwestern fabric...I think I still have some !! Gonna go get it and get rid of it right now...the birds need shreds of fabric for winter nests....right !

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    32. MargaretAugust 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      I love that pillow it gives me great ideas. Thanks for sharing

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    33. Agnes B. BullockAugust 28, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Fabulous pillow- love the fabric!

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    34. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      Very nice pillow and the echo quilting is just great for this project! Well done!

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    35. MaryAugust 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      Your pillow is wonderful! Such a change from your first one. Love this one much better! Great job.

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    36. DeonnAugust 28, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      Perfect pillow! Your old one is groovy too!

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    37. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsAugust 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      Love your hexie idea!!!

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    38. Needled MomAugust 28, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      That is so pretty. I love the colors!

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    39. Kathy HAugust 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

      Pretty pillow. Looks wonderful outside on that chair.

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    40. suemacAugust 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      Very cute pillow.

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    41. CalicojoanAugust 28, 2013 at 11:14 AM

      What a bright and beautiful hexie pillow. Love seeing the fussy cutting possibilites too!

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    42. LouAugust 28, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      Great pillow!!!
      Such nice bright colors:)
      Great job!

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    43. AngeliasueAugust 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

      Thanks. Nice pillow.

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    44. sandraAugust 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      This is a very beautiful flowery pillow which looks lovely on your pretty chair on patio.

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    45. DebbyAugust 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      what a glorious, scrappy, beautiful pillow full of hexies. Love, love, love it. Your quilting is very nice, too. Thanks for sharing your work today.

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    46. Josie McRazieAugust 28, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Isn't it funny, in 20 years you might just look at the pillow and say what was I thinking with those materials and colours! LOL I Love it!!!

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    47. Britt-IngerAugust 28, 2013 at 1:35 PM

      Your pillow is sew wonderful. Thanks for sharing

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    48. CarlaAugust 28, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      I will come sit on your deck, thanks. Your pillow is wonderfully cheerful and it does make that chair inviting. I love the quilting. Perfect.

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    49. CarolAugust 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM

      Your pillow is beautiful. I love the quilting! Thanks for sharing.

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    50. maggieAugust 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

      Love photos of someone's early quilts, and your GFG quilt is lovely as is the beautiful pillow which you shared! Great job,
      cheers
      maggie

      maggiemine42@gmail.com

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    51. Just Quilt ItAugust 28, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      Beautiful pillow! I love it!

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    52. SuzeAugust 28, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      Your first block is amazing and your fussy cutting is perfect. It's right in vogue now with the hexies and anything goes these days - every color, color combination, print, etc. Your pillow is fabulous. Your quilting is amazing. I'm sure you've had lots of practice to have reached this level. The phlange is a great addition and it is a perfect color. Your pictures are great! Thanks for participating and I hope to see you in more hops soon.

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    53. tink's momAugust 28, 2013 at 6:34 PM

      Wow that's a mighty pretty pillow. Love your fabric choices. and yes you have come a long way.

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    54. RobinAugust 28, 2013 at 6:45 PM

      Beautiful pillow!

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    55. lauraluvsloonsAugust 28, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      I love the colorful hexies and wonderful quilting on your pillow.

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    56. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 9:19 PM

      Hiya!!! What a great project, the pillow turned out fantastic. The only problem is that you can't see the back with that wonderful quilting now. Oh well, it's still great. Thanks for sharing. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

      pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

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    57. VickieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Such a pretty pillow, I think I need to make one of those.

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    58. VickieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Such a pretty pillow, I think I need to make one of those.

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    59. Cathy's ChatterAugust 28, 2013 at 9:50 PM

      Your pillow is just too pretty to SIT on! A true ray of sunshine! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

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    60. BizyStitchesAugust 28, 2013 at 10:42 PM

      That is a fun pillow. Love the color combo. Thanks for sharing your blog with this hop.

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    61. evelynAugust 28, 2013 at 10:43 PM

      Your pillow turned out great. Love the colours.

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    62. MichelleAugust 28, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      Love your pillow. Your flower fabrics are pretty.

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    63. Tami CAugust 29, 2013 at 2:34 AM

      You did a really nice job on your pillow! Your porch will look nice with a couple more. Thanks for sharing!

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    64. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      Super nice pillow! and you didn't do bad on that first one either!

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    65. KatherineAugust 29, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Lovely hexie pillow!

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    66. SarahAugust 29, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      I love your pillow! It looks great on the deck :)

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    67. LJAugust 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

      Great! It made into a wonderful pillow. I think seeing our quilting development/experience is fantastic. The echo quilting is super - a skill I've not mastered.

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    68. Qltr89August 29, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      What a pretty pillow. That is my kind of kwilting. Thank you for sharing.

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    69. gpcAugust 29, 2013 at 8:47 PM

      Beautiful pillow!! :)

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    70. ShannonAugust 30, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      Oh I love it. It is such a nice pillow. Good job. I love the quilting!!

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    71. NitaAugust 30, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      Oh! Love love love that pillow! Love the apple green and the bright fabrics on top of them - good job!

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