Managed to get the Hope Valley hexagon project finished up a couple of days ago. The quilting went really quickly and binding it was a snap. It's been awhile since I've done something smaller like this.
The back is an older Amy Butler print (Martini in mustard) and I was pleased with how well it coordinates with the Hope Valley stripe.
Originally, I was planning to make a bag with the hexagon panel but I liked it all laid out so much that I changed my mind and made a table runner. After finishing it, though, I put it on top of a cabinet we have in our dining area and it's like it was MADE to go right there. I probably couldn't have made it fit so perfectly if I had tried. And let's face facts - it's much less likely to get all crusty with kid/food debris than if it was on the table.
This was a really fun project to work on while we had company and I couldn't really get to my machine. So much so that I want to find another hand sewing project for the rest of the summer! Any suggestions?
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ReplyDeleteOh that came out so lovely! And it really does look well suited for that spot, idyllic actually.
ReplyDeleteI think you still might want a hexibag? That would continue your handwork...
These are so pretty! I'm a novice sewer. Could you give some suggestions or directions on how to do something like this? How do you sew that diamond pattern in such straight lines? I go all over the place when I sew.
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