Sunday 9 September 2012

Prevaricating


Having accumulated a large amount of patterns all seemingly linked with the proverbial hexagons making a decision on which project to start next was proving to be a difficult one.  You would think by now that I had had enough of making these pesky little blighters but, oh no! Not me. I am made of sterner stuff and I love them. I have also accumulated a large amount of fabric in plums, lavender, greys and taupes and this is my chosen colourway for my new project.


My new project is called The Unknown Quilt for obvious reasons and the pattern has been reproduced by Lisa and Louise from Max and Louise Pattern Co in Australia as a combination of two antique quilts that they had seen, makers unknown. One of them was bought at an English auction house and now lives in Australia.

 As you will notice - hexagons but, just in case you were thinking that I cannot do anything else there is some very nifty paper piecing going on in the centre of this quilt and paper piecing is something I love to do. It will certainly keep me busy and out of mischief. Well, perhaps not out of mischief! I am good at that too.


A little while ago I entered a giveaway on Raewyn's blog as she had made a very beautiful block holder and I am delighted to say that I won! I won, I won. Lucky me! Lucky indeed because it really is beautiful and so practical too. If you feel that you would like one too then Raewyn has very generously given the pattern on her blog. Also included was a skein of lovely thread called Mistletoe from Cottage Garden Threads. It is yummy.

 
A peak inside to see what is in there. What else were you expecting?
 
These hexagons are 7/8" and just that small increment makes for a much smaller rosette. I have taken the papers out as these are going to be appliqued onto strips later.


Thank you to everyone for your lovely comments on the last post. Decision still unmade but giving it much thought.

Happy Stitching.

19 comments:

  1. That will be a great unknown project indeed--love the center particularly! (not so sure about all the hexies, but obviously you've got that part well under control!) Are these the fabrics you were matching to the curtains? The colors are lovely! Lucky you on the block holder--perfect for keeping those little hexies organized!

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  2. What a beautiful new project! Thanks for introducing me to a new blog featuring antique quilts and reproductions.

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  3. So exciting to see hexies in your block holder!! Glad you are enjoying it :-) Your new pattern, and the fabrics you are using look beautiful - I am sure you will have lots of fun with it.

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  4. I see a bit of fussy cutting going on there! I have the fabric for my hexie quilt ready, and am dying to start.

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  5. This looks like another good one! Love the fabrics you have got waiting, and now that you have that lovely block holder all it will take is some of that stuff called time. Looking forward to seeing what happens.

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  6. Congrats on your lovely win...the block holder is perfect for your hexies..
    Love the colour choices you have ready for your new project...it's going to be a stunner.
    I have never heard of the pattern design co....must check them out.
    Julia ♥

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  7. I really think that hexagons should carry the warning that they are addictive! Your new project looks amazing and I can't wait to see it come "alive" under your fingers! The block holder is beautiful as well as practical. Hugs x

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  8. That is the quilt that I saw Shirley! It is going to look beautiful in the colours you have chosen. Congrats on the giveaway win, I'm sure you will get a lot of use out of it.

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  9. Hi Shirley, thank you so much for your wonderful post about our quilt!! We can't wait to see your's, would love some photo's of your progress ( no pressure!!) Love your blog also.
    Lisa & Lou

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  10. I love your fabric choices for this one and the block holder is just right for you. Congratulations on your win

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  11. Love your little hexie flowers....
    Looks like an interesting project.

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  12. That project is lovely and seems perfect for you. Those fabrics will make a beautiful quilt. Congratulations on your lucky win, that is a practical and very attractive gift.

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  13. wow that is a gorgeous hexie project! will follow your progress avidly. Love the fabrics you have chosen.
    Congratulations on your win, you lucky thing.

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  14. What a gorgeous project. Love hexies too. Congrats on your win.

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  15. The colorway for your new project is relaxing, romantic, and elegant. It's going to be lovely. Your new block holder is meant to hold hexies, and they're the perfect addition, sitting inside the cover.

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  16. Lovely pattern and great choice of fabrics too for this new project, you're going to have fun with this one! I think you should rename your blog "Hooked on Hexies" LOL
    Lucky you winning that beautiful block holder too! Take care x

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  17. Love those colours, they will look great together. I really admire your dedication to hexagons, I did a mini quilt and that was enough for me. Looking forward to seeing it grow.

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  18. oh, you do know that you loved certain colours? I am winding down my projects as we have only about 5 weeks left at the cottage.
    You are definitely "hooked on hexies" as Gisele said, that new name of a blog could be around the corner.

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  19. Lucky you having a gorgeous new block book to keep your lovely little hexies in. Thanks for the pattern link... it's a beauty. Will be watching your progress for sure.

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