Hexagons - adding borders
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Hexagons - adding borders
I am starting to learn how to make hexagons as a new hand sewing project.
I am working without a particular pattern right now.
Would any of you share your experience or research with me if I want to add borders after I join my hexies?
I am working without a particular pattern right now.
Would any of you share your experience or research with me if I want to add borders after I join my hexies?
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: California
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I did a runner with hexes once. I added the border color fabric as the last row of hexes all the way around, then cut so my border looks like a hex scallop. Sorry I gave the runner away and don't have a picture.
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I have appliqued the top to strips of border fabric. I did some applique on the border pieces. I did one by stitching hexes right sides together all the way around, then turning and stitching on the back, much like a facing. I liked this method. Somewhere out there in cyber space are instructions, but I can't find it now. If you are on pintrest it comes up from time to time. Have fun with your hexes!!
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Like humbird, I appliqued the top to border fabric, mitering the corners. Here's a link to my thread on it.
My first little hexie quilt looks a little crazy!
I just pulled out a larger hexie project to work on while watching college BB games. They are addictive and great as a portable on the go project.
My first little hexie quilt looks a little crazy!
I just pulled out a larger hexie project to work on while watching college BB games. They are addictive and great as a portable on the go project.
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