It's hard to believe it was almost two years ago that I emptied my buckets of scrappy strips...
...and made this rainbow of hexagons:
It's fun to see them finally put together into a quilt!
(I like the solid centers much better too.)
This quilt has been so much fun to create and it makes my heart smile knowing it's soon to be on it's way to be part of Sarah's H2H Charity Challenge.
I think this quilt will make the perfect Happy Chemo hug with it's soft red flannel backing and cute polka-dot binding don't ya think?!
It's also the perfect lap size quilt finishing at 40"x60". (At least that's what I thought while I got to use it while binding it this week.) And I have to say, this Daisy May Pantograph is quickly becoming one of my favorite patterns to quilt.
Are ya wondering where my photo bombing Jackson is? I was too actually, until I spied him nearby, but I geuss too busy with all the Spring activities in the yard today to interrupt me.
(I mean be part of the photo shoot! LOL!!)
(I mean be part of the photo shoot! LOL!!)
So it's time to get this one in the wash then packed up to send to a Happy Chemo recipient.
It's a soft rainy day here and with still 13 1/2 days of school left, I geuss I better get myself ready for work.(Can ya tell I'd rather stay home and sew. LOL!) Hope your Friday is great!
I love those rainbow hexies! What a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteAn awesome quilt for an awesome cause!! I'm still working on my H2H quilt...I will have it finished by next week! I have never made a hexi and really want learn. I've had this idea in my mind to make a hexi Tammy bag, my goal is to have it finished by the end of July. I'm really challenging myself with this project. Enjoy your day!! Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Sure to make someone feel cozy and warm. I never thought of string piecing hexies--I might have to try that!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous and I do love the daisy quilting. I hope the person who receives it enjoys your quilty hug! After today, we have 2.5 days until summer--I think I can, I think I can...
ReplyDeleteSo cheerful the red flannel back and colorful hexis would warm anyone's heart. I love those hexis, have you posted a tutorial on how to make them, am I the last to know?
ReplyDeleteI love the layout you selected. The rainbow hexies really sparkle on the black background. And I can totally see why you love that pantograph. Super cute!
ReplyDeletereally nice Val
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! I am putting this on my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Well done! I like your layout and quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove your hexies, and the quilting is gorgeous!!! Love the daisy panto!!! Really brings it to life :-) Visiting from TGIFF.
ReplyDelete~ Jess ~
Everything Is Coming Up Rosie
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The recipient is going to be so thrilled with it. I love the colors. Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteDaisy May is an awesome pantograph and so fitting for this quilt. Oh, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors of the hexies and the polka binding just finishes it off so nicely. Great finish!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt. Anyone who receives it will surely be blessed.
ReplyDeleteLove those bright and scrappy hexies against the dark background, Val. And the quilting makes me smile! Love that Daisy May!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your quilt! You could enter it in the Blogger's Quilt Festival.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to use up scraps! Love the bright hexies on the black background!
ReplyDeleteThose hexies are awesome! They really pop with the black background. How lovely it will envelope someone with a warm and colourful hug!
ReplyDeleteLove it-and I do love the plain centers better too-Jackson always makes me smile lol Happy Weekend
ReplyDeleteVal, it is beautiful! You did a great job and it is going to make someone very happy!
ReplyDeleteLove how the bright hexies look with the black background and your quilting works really well with the flower-y hexies. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used up all of your scraps. I consider scrap quilt bonus quilts and it seems as though the possibilites are endless.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the scrappy hexies. You have such a way with using your scraps. Someone very lucky is going to receive a hug from you. Just amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat, great quilt! I love your striped hexies. It will be a treasure to the person who receives it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really like how that came out, congrats on the finish. How big did you make each hexie? I have loads of strips and I LOVE hexies, sounds like a future project, LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat striped effect in the hexies. I'm sure it will find a good home with a chemo patient.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! What a great way to use up a few orphan blocks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful hexie quilt! Congrats on your scrappy finish. And you're right - it's the perfect size for a lap quilt.
ReplyDeleteThose rainbow hexies are inspired! And I agree with you about the solid centers- it makes the scraps pop all the more.
ReplyDeleteIt's rainbow perfection!
ReplyDeleteI really like this. I love it when blocks you didn't have a use for at the time end up being so perfect for a project in later years. I've also been making for the H2H drive and love seeing what everyone else has made!
ReplyDeleteLots to see and flowers - and that polka dot border... Lots of love in that quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Very cheerful quilt. A wonderful gift to Happy Chemo.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt for a worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, so striking! It's a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely gorgeous, Val! Sure to make someone very happy and comforted! Thanks so much for participating in the Challenge this year!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It is going to be the quilt that gets the ooh's and aah's of everyone who see's it. Thank you for doing this. My mom passed of breast cancer in 2010 and the one thing she always complained about during chemo was being cold!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, how did I miss this post?? Thanks for the link, Val!
ReplyDeleteDid you chop each hexi in half and sew the top together in strips? Kinda like a one block wonder is constructed? I love how it made the strip piecing look more complex. Also, using solid centers was a very good decision. Love it!