My EPP hexagon pillow is all finished and it's even better than I imagined. I so, so love the way this little guy turned out which is great because I spent countless hours working on it.
I worked with 3/4" hexagons. I got the free templates here and all the fabric came from my scrap baskets.
Once all the hexies were finished, I went ahead and appliqued them to this pretty black and white polka dotty fabric. I must admit, working on applique was not my favorite part, it took forever, but had to be done, right? So I just kept going.
I then quilted an outline inside every single hexagon and promptly ran out of steam on this project! It kept sadly staring at me from my design wall and then finally, a few days ago, I finished it.
Back for the pillow was made using some of the leftover fabric and simple straight line quilting.
I then added an adorable little birdie ribbon for some extra fun, stitched the front and back together, and voila!!!! It was finished. And you know what? my kids think it's the prettiest pillow I've ever made. I totally agree!
Wishing you all a happy Friday. Svetlana
I have to tell you that I've been loving your pillows!!! After seeing those pillows in your table runner post...I have been having a hankering for some new pillows...I was actually thinking about making some hexie pillows...so, thanks for the inspiration!!! Love the black and white polka dots here too!
ReplyDeleteI agree too, that is gorgeous. I really like the colour against the black background.
ReplyDeleteKaty
Awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove this design!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!! And I love that little birdie too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove how the hexies look on that dotty background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow what a show stopper! Glad you got it finished and shared it with us!
ReplyDeleteit is perfect! I love the bright colours against that fab black & white polka dot
ReplyDeleteI'm loving it like your kids, it is so full of interest and also looks great when you step back too. You have such an excellent eye for colour and design placement, this is another example of that.
ReplyDeleteLovely. I'm not sure I have the patience for 3/4" hexies. I'm working on a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt with 1-1/2" hexies, and I think it will be years before I finish. But nice to have a goal, right. I say, well done!
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome!! Congrats on the very cool finish!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You've inspired me to get my hexies out and do some hand sewing!
ReplyDeleteFor every single hexagons? Wow!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillow. The black dot pattern for the background was a great choice.
ReplyDeleteHi Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see your hexie pillow. It's beautiful.
A while back, you made mention of your small hexies and that you were having fun with them. I went into my sewing room and drew up some 1 1/4 finished hexies and started cutting fabrics and paper templates. It is now about five weeks later and I'm still having great fun with them! I have made enough for a front and back for a zippered makeup case. It should be beautiful when finished.
Anyway, thanks for your inspiration regarding the hexies. I plan on working with 1" finished hexies next.
Best regards
Patsy in NH
I love it Svetlana! Of course the hexies are beautiful but the black polka dot is a very striking background :) You have a flair for choosing colors.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! How big is it?
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is just gorgeous! I love all those bright fabrics against the background.
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing! The quilting is such a nice touch. But my favorite thing is that you paired it with that tiny black dot!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow! The black background really makes the hexies pop.
ReplyDeleteJust incredible!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
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