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07-19-2010, 01:40 AM

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Patched

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Really like your quilt. Great job for second quilt.

07-19-2010, 03:06 AM

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Gal

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Wow, this is like a painting, I LOVE your colour choices, it is yummy! Well done!

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07-20-2010, 08:01 AM

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SNUGQUILT

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Very pretty and great job! I really like that pattern!

07-20-2010, 12:22 PM

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bertadel

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Originally Posted by sylslight

ok, I have that pattern in a smaller version, and I REALLY want to do it, espcially since my Grams gave me the pattern, but i dont get how to sew the octogons together. I assume its kind of a "trick" like with other points. Any suggestions?

Oh by the way, it is really cool. especially the colors you chose!

I don't know of a "trick" and not sure about octagons. But for this hexy quilt
It's kind of hard for me to explain. But here is a quick explanation.
1. I lay out every thing
2. I make the rows, by sewing the top flat edge to the bottom flat edge, stopping 1/4 from the ends, back stitch.
3. I sew the rows together by matching the edges (mark the edges that get sewn together), stopping 1/4 from the end, back stitch, to make the Y-seam

There you have it!

I watched this you tube video on Machine Piecing Hexagons, 4 minutes into it she show the Y-seams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI

Every time I tried a short-cut, I had to rip it out and start over. Be sure to mark what edges that go together. I used colored straight pins. blue to blue, red to red, yellow to yellow and so on.

the free down load on Amy Butler's webiste, for Sexy Hexy Love Quilt will show you how to assemble the hexs.

07-21-2010, 08:11 AM

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zz-pd

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You did a beautiful job on it, I seen the pattern, and I like your better. God bless.

07-21-2010, 08:25 AM

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sylslight

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I watched this you tube video on Machine Piecing Hexagons, 4 minutes into it she show the Y-seams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI

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I watched the video, that was an awesome explination! thank you so much!!!! I just might be brave enough to try it, but first, off to the fabric store!!!!