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I am making hexies, but I don't how many to make,so far I have made 224,they are suppose to be 1 1/4" as the template has on it,but when I measure across from one corner to the other, they are 2 1/2".They are for a queen size bed.Hope some one can help as I may need some more fabric.I am doing them by hand, rather enjoying it.
Hexies are measured by the length of one side. Not sure how many you need for queen size. Happy quilting!
Ah I see,it is 1 1/4".
You are brave. Can't wait to see pics.
http://www.cddesigns.com/PaperPiecing/number.html has calculator for figuring the number of hexies needed for quilt. You just input length and width desired and size of hex.
Thanks for that Janet,oh boy I need over 2000,so far I have made 224.
Lauthala...
You are 1/10th there....that's a daunting thought! Can you post a picture of the ones you have already made? If you show yours, I'll show mine! I love making hexies in the winter....snuggle into a big chair with the TV on and Molly on my feet and sew until I can't see straight! I think I have enough for a small throw or a few table runner or tons of coasters. There are some gorgeous hexie quilts if you Google hexagon quilt images... Good Luck!!!
Your welcome Lauthala. I thought about making a large quilt until I realized how many hexies it would take. Decided to start small to see how I liked making hexies so have started a table runner. Like Bubby I enjoy working on them while watching tv and it will make a good winter project. I also like the fact it's easy to take with you. Have started rummaging through remnant bins to accumulate fabric for a lap quilt. Haven't been quilting long so don't have many scraps or much of a stash. :)
That's a ton of hexies! Good luck on your project and I hope you post pictures.
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Here are some of my hexies I have joined into flowers,I don't know what colour I am putting in between,I thought white but I think it will look a bit stark.
I think white would be beautiful, but of course that is your choice. Have you considered making some larger hexies also?
I love those colors just as they are. Now you have my hexie fingers itching, may have to make a few.
Lauthala...I promised to how you mine if you posted yours (I love yours!!!)....mine are wild....here goes..............
Wow,Bubby pretty colors,are you going to put a color in between when you join the flowers together.So far I only have 34 flowers,just waiting for some more fabric I ordered.We do a bit of caravaning,at least I have something to occupy me doing the hexies,by hand of course.
Barb, those are awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by lauthala
Very pretty! Glad you've come to your senses. Were you trying to torture yourself????? Hahahaha! A tablerunner sounds like a fine plan or even a tabletopper would be lovely. I could easily see it as a round topper! I'd probably sew non-fusible interfacing to the face, turn it and then applique it to a circular background fabric, then quit and bind it. I need to keep that in mind when I attempt hexies. Love all those reds, blacks and grays!!!!
Barb - yours are lovely as well. Are they the same size as Lauthala's? What's your plan for them?
I'm making a quilt Rebecca,have plenty of time, it's my only 2 nd go at quilting,I didn't get enough fabric so madly waiting for order so I can get stuck back into hexing.
I think I'll do something free-form and untraditional. My hexies are pretty wild and probably would benefit from a lot of white, but I think I'll go in a different direction. I love making these but my right had is getting a little stiff so I don't know how much longer I'll be able to do all the hand sewing. I love your hexies!!!
Rebecca....My hexiesare 1" and I think they are the same size as hers. At the rate I'm going I have plenty of time to decide what to do with mine. They will definitely be a quilt but most likely a SMALL quilt...lol! Hugs....Barb
