After finishing my Spider Web block last night I started my hexies for the April blocks. The video has suggestions for the English paper piecing method, but I kind of don't want to take the extra step to remove all the basting so decided to make them my way. Surprised? :)
I've collected round plastic things (e.g. sour cream and cream cheese tops, Chinese takeout tops, etc.) and traced the template on them. After cutting them out I punched a hole in each with my hole punch. I took the fabrics I wanted to use (needed 13 of them) and pinned the templates on the wrong side, trimming the fabric down leaving about a 1/4 inch seam allowance.
Next step was to tuck 2 sides in and pinch it with my thumb getting ready to baste.
I took a threaded needle and stitched 2-3 stitches to secure it.
I was going around the whole shape doing the same thing.
And finally back to where I started, it's all done.
All 13 of them together:
My helpers for the day were:
Szundi made sure I'm burning extra calories with standing. His favorite place is wherever I need to be sitting/sewing/or whatever.
'Til we blog again! :)
Like the tutorial and your helpers.
ReplyDeleteI've used this method to baste my hexies too but with paper. Great idea upcycling plastic lid covers to make those templates.
ReplyDeleteI baste my hexagons exactly like you! I use paper and re-use them for as long as I can. I actually iron them between uses and they last a bit longer. Love the kitties! Aren't they helpful???
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try my hand at diamonds for a star block. I wish I had a quilting kitty!
ReplyDeleteAdorable kitties! Mine are having a fit becuase I'm hand sewing Hexy flowers and not at the machine. :)
ReplyDeleteI've basted like that before then found the paper pieces popped out before i wanted them too. :(