Unbelievable find - next steps
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Be daring and replace the damaged pieces - I think the only way to repair them is to either use the same shade of fabric underneath with a double-sided fusible or applique a star or something on the top.
For the borders I just used a 5" wide strip of fabric, folded the edges of the hexies under, and appliqued over the border - used soluble glue instead of pinning.
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For the borders I just used a 5" wide strip of fabric, folded the edges of the hexies under, and appliqued over the border - used soluble glue instead of pinning.
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i didn’t know that but I’m not a bit surprised. The top and bottom are left with a different edge than the sides.
Remove the torn pieces and replace them. It is just tedious but can be done. You can mark the seam allowances on the replacement fabric so you have the stopping points. Starch the pieces and/or use freezer paper. It's one seam at a time. You can do this!
Trim off the hex edges and remove any frayed edges even if you lose a little of the design. Stay stitch around the whole quilt. Press again and then add straight borders.
It's a beautiful quilt and certainly deserves your time and attention to compete it.
Your side kick is a cutie!
Trim off the hex edges and remove any frayed edges even if you lose a little of the design. Stay stitch around the whole quilt. Press again and then add straight borders.
It's a beautiful quilt and certainly deserves your time and attention to compete it.
Your side kick is a cutie!
the hexes are about three inches give or take, they are not all exact although the seam allowance are remarkably consistent, and the whole thing was done by hand. I feel a little sheepish taking it to my machine but finished is better than perfect.
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I think hand sewing would be better than the machine for this project. Even if you are not practiced in hand stitching it would be easier.
If you un-sew the bad hexies you can make a template and have the perfect size you need. There are lots of videos on how to make hexies out there. They are not hard to make.
keep us posted.
peace
If you un-sew the bad hexies you can make a template and have the perfect size you need. There are lots of videos on how to make hexies out there. They are not hard to make.
keep us posted.
peace
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