Wednesday, May 24, 2017

No Hay...Hexies Instead

There's an old saying
"make hay while the sun shines".
Last week I had to change
the wording just a little.

" Make Hexies while the Snow Blows"

Even with the yearly signal that it's okay 
to plant annuals after Mother's Day,
Mother Nature had other ideas.

I decided it was a great opportunity
take advantage of the time
and start make the hexies I had been putting off. 


They're not for a new project, 
but for a not so mystery mystery
( I loved Shirley's take on it over at Stitcherydo)

They are for the final border of Petra Prins'
last years mystery quilt from Quiltmania.

Here's Petra's quilt at the Australian-Dutch Connection show
in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
It was in front of a window so it had a stain glass effect.

But here's Petra's final border and

the hexies and kite shapes I worked on
while the snow was blowing.

I had been dragging my feet for quite awhile
not because of the hexie part, but the kite shape.

I had tried thread basting these small pieces and
and didn't have very good luck.
I finally decided the only way to move on was 
to glue baste, which is what I did.

 It was fast and easy.
I just hope removing the paper will be too.

So while it continued to snow
 my pile of pieces got deeper and deeper
thread basting the hexies.


I had to lay out a few combinations




It was fun to work with the Dutch fabrics again. 
And I certainly made progress 
despite Mother Nature.
Until Next Time-
Kyle

24 comments:

  1. I feel your pain, Kyle. We had snow two weekends ago and it just about sent me into a deep depression. Thank heaven for quilting. Your hexies are absolutely gorgeous (those fabrics are to die for!) - this will be another beauty.

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  2. Oh those hexies are sensational. I adore that fabric. I could not believe how restrained you were in your purchases. But I do appreciate your leaving a few pieces for those who live in the Netherlands - wink! I have never glue basted, but I am happy to hear you are having good luck with it. And, I am one of those strange people who wishes for snow in May! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Wow! Those are amazing hexie / kite blocks. You must have the patience of a saint.

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  4. Oh no Snow... My son in the UP got snow too. I love your hexie project. Hugs

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  5. How pretty! I love that quilt...I too might be intimidated by those kite shapes! Hugs, and how is the new addition to the family?

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  6. Viva the snow !! Oh I know it's not fun in May but thanks to it, I can see wonderful hexies !

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  7. Wow, those are tiny pieces! But, it will all be worth it. And it is so nice to see Petra's quilt too!

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  8. We had a day or two like that last week, as well.
    Such pretty fabrics. This is going to be another heirloom creation. You are so good at those!

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  9. You made the best use of a snowy day in May. I hope some of your flowers survived. Those little hexie stars are delightful. They look pretty small! Your Dutch Chintz is beautiful and makes lovely hexies :0)

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  10. WOW! That quilt is going to be gorgeous! I think Quiltmania always has the best quilts, although they certainly are challenging. It looks like you've figured out how to overcome the difficulties in those blocks. I love your fussy cutting!! Good luck!
    Hope the snow melted fast! It sure was pretty, though!

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  11. Snow!!! Awful, your quilt thrived pretty good by it though!

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  12. The little kite shapes do look a bit tricky, good luck with it, they are very sweet laid out. Do hope the snow stops soon though.

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  13. Wowsers - snow this late in the season - YIKES!
    I must say that I LOVE those hexie stars you are piecing. They are gorgeous!
    I've never seen that pattern before and they look awesome in those pretty Dutch fabrics.
    I hope Spring comes back your way quickly.

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  14. Perfect weather for sewing! That quilt is so gorgeous!! The clips really show how tiny those pieces are. I'm a reluctant gluer but it's good that it's there as an option for those tricky moments. I hope you get some sunshine soon.

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  15. oh my! What is the record for late snow?
    Your hexie project is both ambitious and fabulous. I can't believe how small those pieces are!
    I'm hoping spring will come soon for you

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  16. I can see how using the Clover clips would be helpful in centering the design with the fussy cutting. I'll have to try that too! Such a beautiful quilt it is! We didn't get snow here in the valley, but the mountains have a fresh dusting.

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  17. Going back to winter while you are ready for summer.... confusing! Glad you had some wuilting challenges to work on! Your quilt is going to be stunning!

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  18. Well, at least the snow is pretty! Nice you were all ready with a great project.

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  19. I am in PA and remember many of time of running out to cover things if I planted before Memorial Day...but it was generally due to a freeze not snow that late in the year.

    Well your indoor work is lovely!

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  20. Those are adorable, I have seen this quilt many times but not noticed the star centers were hexies. I happened to be in Centennial, CO last week during the snow storm. Our Texas grandchildren (3 & 8) were also there and had never seen snow-they were delighted! The hotel courtyard was decorated with snow angels and snowmen :)

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  21. Oh my goodness - that is some serious piecing! But it's going to be gorgeous! Glad the snow day inspired you!

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  22. Oh my gosh, a May snow! But what a perfect time to work on your beautiful hexies! I've never glue-basted anything but wouldn't hesitate trying it after reading how it worked on your little pieces :)

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  23. So pretty. Are the Dutch fabrics a bit heavier than the cottons we are used to working with?

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  24. You kite and hexies are looking great! I hope the weather improved for your Memorial Day weekend! We got up to 90 yesterday! It's only spring!

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