It is hexagon central here at Wombat Quilts. I have just started another hexagon quilt, this time a miniature quilt, as part of the Michael Miller “Glitz” Challenge our Modern Guild is doing. We were given 8 fat eighths of the fabulously Art Deco looking “Glitz” fabric line…
and I just had to make those dots into hexagons…
I have also been slowing plugging away on my bright daisy hexagon quilt which has been a wip for over a year now…
But the newest hexagon addition to the family is an amazing vintage hexagon top I picked up at a local thrift store for $10.
It was a revelation for me to see the hand workings on this top. It is stitched in most places using a simple running stitch to keep the hexagons in place…
and in a couple of places there is little more stitching, mainly where the seams are a little smaller…
This quilt top was found shoved in a basket with other fabrics… it has not been treated too well, I would say, recently but it has held up beautifully. There is only one place where I will have to do a little repair. On the other hand I have been stitching the bejebus out of my hexagons…
Lots and lots and lots of little stitches because I was scared it would not hold together. Having seen the work on my beautiful vintage hexagon, I am thinking of taking my stitch count down a little.
If you are interested in learning more about English paper piecing or want some hexagon templates check out my post from last year which has tips and links galore..
To finish off I thought I would share some photos of the amazing fabrics on my “new” vintage quilt top. Here are some my favorites…
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What a find! That is amazing… I’m yet to make more than pillows and table toppers with my hexies. I tip my hat to you lady for making a whole quilt from them…
And it is a queen size top…I was thrilled to find it but also a little sad that someone would throw away so much beautiful work.
Well, it found you so in the end, win win!
YAY… another hexie addict! I was worried about my stitches too – I used itty bitty stitches on hexies then afterwards realized there is no way those are coming apart!!
Isn’t it a crime that a quilt top that took so much work was all but discarded? Kudos to you for rescuing it and giving it a loving home! 🙂 I too have a hexie obsession, but have never felt the desire to make anything much larger than a pillow or table runner!
I started thinking I would only make a cushion but then the hexies took hold… It is all their fault.
I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with the Deco fabrics! If your hexies are an inch to a side, you don’t need to do more than about 12-14 stitches a side, with an extra at each corner to anchor, and they won’t come apart. Looks as if you’re almost doing satin stitch! Most of the stress on the stitches comes when you’re assembling the quilt because there’s pulling on the corners. Once it’s together and quilted, it won’t come apart any more. That vintage one is beautiful, but do be careful handling it because that running stitch doesn’t hold it as tight as whipstitch (and the hexies don’t fit together as neatly either…).
You are a legend Miss Kate. Thanks for the advice.
What a fabulous find your vintage quilt is. I love hexies (addicted) Your bright daisies are super! Put a great smile on my face!
Love those little hexie dots! And, lucky you for finding such a beautiful quilt in a thrift shop no less! Plus, your hex flowers are looking quite lovely!
I love Rerun. I have found the most fabulous vintage fabrics there, but never a full quilt top before.
My goodness those metallic dots are gorge! I love the gold and white.
Can’t wait to see the finished quilt 🙂
I was unsure about the dots at first bit I think it is going to work out swimmingly…hopefully!
Love the dots. Love your hexagon quilt. Cannot believe you found that beautiful quilt top in an op shop. It is nice to see it find a good home.
I know i was really lucky to find this top. I now have to work out what I am going to do with it.
I love those vintage prints! A few of them remind me of Denyse Schmidt. 🙂 Excellent find!
Just look at all those delicious hexies! I love them. Very soothing to sit and baste them. Is there an e–mail address where I can reply to your comments on my blog? You came up as ‘no reply’
Got to love how Blogger and WordPress do not get along. You can email me at wombatquilt@gmail.com.
Love the bright top.
Fabulous find! I love how she made them into flowers. And those dots – woohoo! That daisy hexie project is so fabulous too. I love coming to visit you.
Love the dot hexies! And what a thrift store find! Amazing.
what a wonderful find! there are so many wonderful fabrics In that quilt. I tend to be a very tight stitcher, too, but have tried to loosen up lately. your own flowers are coming along quite well and the new hexies with the dots are too adorable! lots of great EPP to see here. =) thanks for linking up with In Hand EPP party this month!
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful vintage quilt find… love those fab fabrics.
Your blog makes me want to quilt. 🙂