So I've fallen down a new obsessive hole. Hexagons.
They're hand-pieced onto die-cut pieces of paper. These hexagons are 2 inches per side. When I first started quilting, I had no interest in hand-piecing. I mean, a machine is so much faster! But knitting has taught me patience (in many things!), and now I don't care how long it will take to make this quilt because I'm having fun along the way.
And also? They're quite addictive.
Some of you might think that I have a big yarn stash. I'm not disagreeing with that at all. But my fabric stash makes my yarn stash look like that ball of twine in everyone's junk drawer. So, my goal is to outfit every one of my 300 paper hexagons with a different fabric from my stash. I'm not worried. It will get done.
I think I'm close to the halfway point in cut hexagons (not yet sewn), and I haven't even breached my bookcase of fabric yet. This is all from stuff lolling around on my sewing tables and floor. Maybe I'll have to order some more hexes and make a bigger quilt.
I'm taking a big stack with me to Rhode Island this weekend for our annual clambake. (I'm also hoping to get some major sleeve progress done on Betty.) I'll be offline for three days -- my only time all year-- and I'll see you on the other side. I hope you have a great weekend, holiday or otherwise!
Yay for handsewing!
Posted by: KathyB | July 01, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Hi there, I'm writing from Italy and have been following your blog in the last few days. Just wanted to say that I like your works very much and that as soon as I read "clambake" I immediately wished I could take part in one! Enjoy yourself ;)
Posted by: Morena | July 02, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Have a hex of a weekend! Knitting must have taught you a ton of patience for all that hand sewing. It will be a stunningly gorgeous quilt when done.
Posted by: Kim | July 02, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Hope you're having a great time. I'd love to talk to you more about your hexagons. I haven't started quilting yet but I love the hexagon quilts that I've seen.
Posted by: Christy | July 02, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I hope you have a wonderful time at the clambake!
I've always liked hexagons too. I had to look up the paper piecing technique, and it seems a good way to keep the shapes crisp. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Posted by: Brenda | July 02, 2009 at 02:14 PM
I completely agree. They are totally adictive.
On the other hand, I only got as far as making a zillion little hexagons which are now sitting in a bag somewhere in my house.
I can't wait to see what you make with them!P.S. Hi from Massachusetts!
Posted by: emma | July 04, 2009 at 11:17 AM
You are "hexed" indeed! So gorgeous! Enjoy your clambake!
Posted by: stacey | July 05, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Oh my, that looks like too much fun! I love handwork- though I don't have time for much these days... some day... :-)
Posted by: ali | July 09, 2009 at 07:35 PM