Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Serious Hexing Going On!

Well it's no secret at all that I truly love EPP and that I truly love the hexagon.  A while ago I saw a lovely antique quilt on Pinterest that had hexagons arranged in an elongated grandmothers flower shape.  I loved how it looked so I decided to start making some and see where it took me.
I am using 1" hexagons!
I am using 30's reproduction fabrics and Moda Solids!
I am going to make a sashing or pathway around all the shapes.
 No, I don't know what color yet!  I would love some INPUT from my wonderful visitors.
Please leave me a comment about what color sashing to best show off the motifs.  I appreciate your thoughts so much.  Have a great day and happy stitching.
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9 comments:

  1. Every StitchFebruary 26, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    I love them! It is going to be beautiful! If it was me I'd do the paths in light cream like Kona Snow - just because there are so many colours in there. But am sure there are plenty of more creative options too:)
    Hilda

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  2. SarahFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    I know it doesn't sound exciting but what about white sashing? You have a lot of color and the white should recess and allow each oblong shape to shine.

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  3. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Just lovely, I'd probably go with a white it will lift the colour in your teeny hexies.

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  4. liniecatFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Oh beautiful! What a nice change to see hexis in this formation

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  5. Lin's QuiltsFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    My first thought was white-ish also. then I wondered how black would look??? Might set off the colors and make them pop. I guess it's gonna have to be audition time.
    linsquilts.blogspot.com

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  6. ManuelaFebruary 27, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    Your hexies looks great.
    My choice is darkblue. At my Candyquilt I took darkblue and it looks fantastic.

    Greetings, Manuela

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  7. BarbFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    great blocks!

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  8. Helen PhilippsFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I love EPP and hexies too, and yours are looking wonderful! I often use white for sashing so that is what I would suggest....but dark colours could work well too.
    Helen xx

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  9. Kindred QuiltsMarch 5, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    It's impossible to pick a favorite from the elongated flowers you have made so far... they are so fun!!! I agree with Every Stitch... I think Kona Snow would be perfect. And yet, black would be interesting as well... good luck deciding!

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