Anytime we go anywhere that is over an hour in the car, I am making hexagons! This past weekend we drove six hours (round trip) to see our daughters and I made hexagons.
And I got this done:
These are 1" hexagons.
Also, here's a peek at my on-the-go Hexagon kit:
It's just a little snap bag. I love that they are quick to make only needing two fat quarters and takes I've made them for my daughters bridesmaids, all the girls in our family,and I think I have my own like the one below. Oh and they make great gifts! Okay, inside my little snap bag I have: 
- my glass template
- a ton of paper templates
- thread
- needles
- scissors
- pre-cut 2" strips. (BTW: A great way to use scraps!!) I usually have enough strips to make two flowers. As you can see, my glass template fits perfectly on the strips. I just snip, snip and start sewing. (My husband is such a smart guy. He makes stain-glass and thought of this little template for me.)
Easy as 1,2,3!
Happy travels for sure!
Val:)
PS: Hexagons are a great way to use up our scraps!!!
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Gorgeous colors for your hexies. Great kit as well.
ReplyDeleteYour hexie block is beautiful and that little snap bag is perfect for carrying your supplies! Thanks for sharing.
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Hello Val! Nice to meet another quilting enthusiast! Your hexies are so cute. I will have to try those 1" size ones. I saw a video the other day where someone was using a glue stick making hexies (glue to the paper hexagon template). I picked up a glue stick while at JoAnn Fabrics. I can't wait to try it. Your little traveling snap bag is darling too!
ReplyDeleteI just started my first hexy project and I love taking it with me. Your husband is a clever chap! I love the purples in that flower, very pretty :o)
ReplyDeleteYes! Just how I made my hexies too - while on the move, but in the air and not in the car. I don't have a husband who's into handicrafts, so I rely on Marti Michell for my tmplates. Also good!
ReplyDeleteA glass template, who'da thought!! Did you finish a hexie quilt?
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