Tuesday 10 January 2017

Promises

In the New Year I promised to set some goals. In previous years I have used words and sayings to help keep me on track but failed miserably. Like most Resolutions. This year I just plan to be more determined.

Last years blogging efforts were really dire so hopefully there is still someone out there interested and not given up on me.

Here goes....
 
A few months ago at my Wednesday Sewing Group I rescued a small pack of roughly cut hexagons from a bin liner full of scraps and challenged myself to do something with them. Not my usual colours but they looked so inviting.
 
They were trimmed to size and I just so happened to have a pack of 7/8" paper pieces from Lina Patchwork.


I played around with quite a few settings and came up with this.
 

Once all the hexagons were stitched it was time to audition background fabrics and it seemed right to only use what I could find in the stash.

 
I eventually settled on the dark blue as it made all the colours appear brighter.
 

Also in my stash was a bundle of Worn and Washed plaids and it fitted in with the recycling ethos that this top was becoming. Strips were added around the borders and it is now a nice size for a small person to snuggle under.
 

Now all I need to do is quilt as desired.

Happy new year if you have got this far. It would be lovely to hear from you.

Shirley.




12 comments:

  1. I love it Shirley. Well done. I love the feeling of making something lovely from whats at hand.

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  2. I love the story behind this little quilt, how it all came to be. You have done a super job.

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  3. Love it Shirley, and happy New Year my dear. XXX

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  4. what a clever arrangement for the hexies and great using of found treasures. Well done.
    Love the dark blue background really makes the hexies pop.

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  5. Lovely, You took pieces that someone else didn't know what to do with and created a super quilt.

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  6. That is fabulous! Really like it and I'm sure the little person will love snuggling under it.

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  7. Oh Shirley I'm glad to read you again on your blog ! Your quilt is simply stunning !!
    Happy new year to you and all your family !
    xoxo

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  8. YAY -- you're back! I'm surprised not to see PINK LOL. But, what a fun little quilt -- I love how you added the borders to make it useable!

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  9. Fabulous to see your post Shirley :-) I love what you have done with these scraps, the dark blue was a perfect choice! Happy New Year!!

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  10. It's always great to hear from you so please keep the posts coming. Love your hexagon quilt and well done on "recycling" the fabrics. xx

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  11. And you have done another post too...I am terrible at keeping me updated! I really love this one!

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  12. Amazing what you can find in the scrap bin. :) at guild last week I found a little pattern for rose buds ... perfect for the center of a rose quilt I want to make for a young friend (11years old).

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