tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post7036032097631695027..comments2024-03-12T11:37:20.041+00:00Comments on Stitcherydo: 1-2-3 .....100, Not OutShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03525435687338202458noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-68031438249319764732011-03-17T11:59:58.443+00:002011-03-17T11:59:58.443+00:00Aw Shirley, each time I visit, a few more hexies a...Aw Shirley, each time I visit, a few more hexies are done. I should think that by the time you finish them you will be putting the hex on ever doing any more although you certainly write as if you love every minute of this work. A great tute too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425123492444675750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-31833286914554795832011-03-15T20:18:27.518+00:002011-03-15T20:18:27.518+00:00OK Our Kid, this is the way I shall be showing the...OK Our Kid, this is the way I shall be showing the next batch of handstitchers to construct hexie rosettes - what a great wheeze! And your growing stack looks as lovely as ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-17209615594000408652011-03-15T11:57:34.991+00:002011-03-15T11:57:34.991+00:00I like that way of joining to make the flowers, it...I like that way of joining to make the flowers, it seems to make good sense. If that fabric in the photo is going to be the background it is gorgeous. I can understand why you wanted the chair - so beautiful. You really have brought Spring to us with this post.Maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479533794674357334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-7231615407566816392011-03-14T03:51:20.639+00:002011-03-14T03:51:20.639+00:00I've been sewing my hexagons together, either ...I've been sewing my hexagons together, either 3 or 6 in a row, and then attaching them as you are. Working with groups is my preference too. Glad to read your tutorial. I thought I was doing it wrong, as I bent the petals in half to sew the hexie sides together. <br />I love your crisp, fresh hexie colors. <br /><br />That clamshell chair seat is VERY unique. Love it!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-57886159032565611702011-03-12T11:48:05.988+00:002011-03-12T11:48:05.988+00:00Step machines must be world wide it looks the same...Step machines must be world wide it looks the same as the one at my gym. I like your chosen background fabric.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288635333245893039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-91797450987585892662011-03-11T13:55:42.338+00:002011-03-11T13:55:42.338+00:00Thanks for the hexie sewing instructions. I tend t...Thanks for the hexie sewing instructions. I tend to complicate things for myself and will definitely try your way next time.<br />That chair is gorgeous, what a great idea to cheer up a tired piece of furniture.<br />I hope that the first picture means that you are still going to the gym on a regular basis?Elytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857438599489754345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-49199853499585470402011-03-11T08:44:13.239+00:002011-03-11T08:44:13.239+00:00Shirley...
So love your Hexie Flowers.. I am sooo...Shirley... <br />So love your Hexie Flowers.. I am sooo tempted to start.. that I REALLY think I have to.. if you read me..:O)) So thanks for your advice..seams very logical to me.. but I know you probably have tested it out sewing all those 100 pretties!!! Well done!! And the CHAIR.. its heavenly.. so pretty!! :o) And that girl will be happy for that wonderful quilt she is making!! Thanks for showing!! :o)Stina Blomgrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299884012748813660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-27995526876403598042011-03-11T07:41:22.162+00:002011-03-11T07:41:22.162+00:00I love the charming springy colour in your post. T...I love the charming springy colour in your post. Thanks for sharing your tuto on hexies, will try it one day....Béahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154146745955522469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-55815643388712146452011-03-11T02:39:40.212+00:002011-03-11T02:39:40.212+00:00Thanks for the hexie tutorial. That's easy en...Thanks for the hexie tutorial. That's easy enough to remember. 8) What a gorgeous use of clamshells. I WANT that chair!<br /><br />Happy stitching,<br />Susan in TexasSusan In Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165885066527557584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-19331805012372591432011-03-11T02:39:33.737+00:002011-03-11T02:39:33.737+00:00You are right it is a hexagon world out there ever...You are right it is a hexagon world out there everywhere you look. Your hexie flowers are looking good and what a great tutorial you have done. This is a great way to construct the flowers and it is very travel friendly. I don't think I would ever let anyone sit on that cute clamshell covered chair! Take care.Frances Leatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086497005428193317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-27528239559324555392011-03-11T01:43:09.916+00:002011-03-11T01:43:09.916+00:00I've never sewn my hexagon together in that or...I've never sewn my hexagon together in that order but will definitely give it a try. Do your continue the thread when you first put the petals together or do you make a knot after each of them? I love the quilt your friend Wendy is working on and how cute is that chair! If it would be mine, nobody would be allowed to sit on it ;).<br />Hugs<br />Vreni xOops-Lahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328995074425733481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-50803464728629879572011-03-11T00:37:51.308+00:002011-03-11T00:37:51.308+00:00it seems it is a hexagon world out there at the mo...it seems it is a hexagon world out there at the moment, the shape popping up everywhere. and i too love the chair using the clamshells.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-41660555424271573402011-03-10T22:59:23.103+00:002011-03-10T22:59:23.103+00:00Great tut Shirley...I love sewing hexagons and I a...Great tut Shirley...I love sewing hexagons and I am itching to do some more..<br />Love that chair cover..what a great idea!<br />Hmm, I'm looking at clam shells in a new light..<br />Have a nice weekend..<br />Julia ♥Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207957464039686839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-38179790878966685012011-03-10T22:01:01.380+00:002011-03-10T22:01:01.380+00:00I love that chair cover - it is gorgeous!!
Than...I love that chair cover - it is gorgeous!! <br /><br />Thanks for the tip with the hexagon flowers, I'm going to give it a go next time I dust off my Grandmothers flower garden quilt.Shontellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628498735665684509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-59773662853403036092011-03-10T21:00:22.968+00:002011-03-10T21:00:22.968+00:00Oh my goodness! How ingenious you are Shirley...I...Oh my goodness! How ingenious you are Shirley...I've never seen or put together a hexie flower like that before, but I will now. Makes perfect sense. I love your background fabric too.<br />The wall hanging Wendy is making is beautiful and it makes me long for Spring.<br />Well I cannot even talk about the cute clam shell seat on the chair, but it's amazing!ranettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925261347750036721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-42401451825502941662011-03-10T20:31:27.466+00:002011-03-10T20:31:27.466+00:00Great tutorial...It has been years since I've ...Great tutorial...It has been years since I've sewn hexagons...I ought to have another go.Sew Create It - Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042708937494415876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-63527867112769761762011-03-10T19:06:44.257+00:002011-03-10T19:06:44.257+00:00Great hexie's- Just shows how far a Jelly roll...Great hexie's- Just shows how far a Jelly roll goes. I would be whipping that chair away as well. <br /><br />Sue xSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919240469331985688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-12711990348678245442011-03-10T18:13:49.570+00:002011-03-10T18:13:49.570+00:00hi Shirley, I will give this a try on my next hexi...hi Shirley, I will give this a try on my next hexie-flower. I thought after 80 flowers that my way was fairly quick but am keen to give this a try!! Lovely photos from your retreat day. I enjoyed the story about the cactus in your last post; I hope it is still blooming.Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5921898318720308830.post-57534050027606811292011-03-10T17:43:12.133+00:002011-03-10T17:43:12.133+00:00Sewing the hexagons together that way makes so muc...Sewing the hexagons together that way makes so much more sense than how I've done it. Thanks! The colors in your post have me so ready for spring!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045447993210042025noreply@blogger.com