Grandmothers Flower Garden
#2
You can sew it by machine but if you use whole hexagons, you will be joining everything with "Y" seams, which can be tricky. I have seen patterns where they use 1/2 hexagons, sew them together in rows with the matching colored halves in the next row. Looks a little different because of the extra seam but it gives exactly the same pattern in the end.
Here's a link to instructions showing "Y" seam method: http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...owergarden.pdf
And here is a video showing the 1/2 hexie method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7c1ewoQV24
She is making a scrappy one but you could make it more planned it you want to.
Here's a link to instructions showing "Y" seam method: http://www.sharonschamber.com/free%2...owergarden.pdf
And here is a video showing the 1/2 hexie method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7c1ewoQV24
She is making a scrappy one but you could make it more planned it you want to.
#5
Hand sewing them is nice too and is quite easy. I use this type of project as my "take along" work. All you need is a little zippered bag (like a pencil case) to keep some supplies in and tuck it into your purse. Then, you can work on them wherever you find yourself waiting - like at the doctor's, on buses, passenger in a car, kid's games etc.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#7
The method of joining is a very small whipped stitch holding the pieces together. I think they are really quite sturdy, even more than a regular hand-sewn seam. There are quilts made this way that are over 100 years old and still hanging in there.
#9
I buy mine pre-cut. They are always exact that way and everything goes together very easily. I did try cutting my own using old file folders and my rottary cutter but it is really hard to get them exact. The pre-cuts are quite inexpensive and many quilt stores carry them. I've also ordered them online without any problems.
The fabric I do cut with the rotary cutter. I first cut strips the width required then stack two strips and cut out the shapes using the 60 degree line on the ruler. Some people just cut squares and fold the extra to the back of the paper.
The fabric I do cut with the rotary cutter. I first cut strips the width required then stack two strips and cut out the shapes using the 60 degree line on the ruler. Some people just cut squares and fold the extra to the back of the paper.
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