Sunday, March 29, 2015

Cheerful Spring

We recently had a good taste of spring ~ sunny, warm and steady humming of lawn mowers.  The windows were opened for some much need fresh air, sandals were dusted off and then Mother Nature decided...not yet you foolish little girl!!!  A couple days of cold and frost. Awww...soon grasshopper, soon! 

 Since the weather isn't working right (it's broken), here's a finished project that I hope will brighten your day and give you a good taste of the Spring to come!

18" x 18"
At our last Music City Modern Quilt Guild meeting, we had hexie workshop!  It was super fun!  We weren't able to finish the project at our meeting that day, but as soon as I got home I went to work!

I decided polka dots would make for some happy hexies!  The hexagon templates are 1 1/2" and the fabric squares are 3 3/4".  

I tried hard to make everything line up using 1/4" spacing.  I may have went a little overboard on marking, and to be honest it wasn't that much help!



I just kept going.  Glue, mark, glue again!




Yes indeed...glue!  Fabric fusion was used to glue each and every hexagon down!  


Once they were all secure, the quilting fun began!  Don't you love the triangle pattern?  It looks even better on the front! 


Sneak peak from the outside looking in!  I was happy I got to try the hidden zipper back again.  Love it!



Here's a link to a fabulous tutorial at Modern Handcraft ~ Modern Hexagon Tutorial.

I hope to make a couple more one day soon!  
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33 comments :

  1. The Cozy PumpkinMarch 29, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    How neat!!! It's so cheery and bright! When you glue do you glue down the edges? Or just in the center? I should probably look at the tutorial, instead of being lazy, huh? ;)

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  2. ConnieMarch 29, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Hello Jayne, Your pillow cushion is beautiful. I love the cheerful colors that you picked. I am a beginner. I've been quilting for around a year and a half, but once that quilting bug bites you, there is no going back. Love your delightful blog. I am your newest follower. Please come visit. I enjoy making new blogging friends and sharing ideas.
    Connie :)

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    1. JayneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:30 AM

      Quilting has a way of grabbing you by the throat and never letting go!

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  3. Sue DaurioMarch 29, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    That definitely brightened up my day, LOVE It.

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    1. JayneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:31 AM

      We are all ready for some spring colors and weather and this helps!

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  4. SilMarch 29, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Your cushion is beautiful and brilliant!

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    1. JayneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      It turned out just as I had hoped…bright and cheery!

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  5. CarlaMarch 30, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Enough with the cuteness already. I should be going to bed but am drooling over this instead!

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    1. JayneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      I couldn't have hoped for a better reaction…drooling! LOL

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  6. Vicki in MNMarch 30, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Springy indeed! Love that you used polka dots, just adds to the cuteness!

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    1. JayneMarch 30, 2015 at 8:35 AM

      The polka dots, bright colors and hexies are a great combination!

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  7. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comMarch 31, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    So cute. I'm tempted to join in with all this hexie fun quilted onto the background that everyone is into lately. Those polka dots are awesome, I especially love the hexies that have multiple size dots :)

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      You have to try this! Addicting and so fun!

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  8. Lucy | Charm About YouApril 1, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Really pretty!

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  9. PaulaApril 1, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    What a great mix of colours in your hexies. So beautifully spring like and guaranteed to always bring a smile.

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you Paula! I thought the same thing!

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  10. Lorna McMahonApril 1, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    This is SEW-weet! The colours, the dots, the hexies and the quilting! Such a pretty pillow and a great pick-me-up project. Come on SPRING!

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      I am so excited to have warm weather…bring it on Spring!

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  11. SandyApril 1, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    gorgeous!!! I may have to try this!!

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  12. ReneeApril 1, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    oh what a great use of some hexies! I've been making hexies for fun in the evenings with no real intention...I think a pillow is in order though.

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      That is the perfect project for those hexies! Good luck with it!

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  13. Laura :: zuckerkussApril 1, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    So pretty. This cushion really says spring. I love it...

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:27 PM

      Thanks so much Laura! I think we all have spring fever!

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  14. CherylApril 1, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    I love this! I am in the Cotton & Steel mini swap I think that I am going to do something hexie related like this!

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      Do it Cheryl! You will love it and Cotton & Steel would be gorgeous!

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  15. MelanieApril 1, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    It's a really bright, sunny pillow. Your quilting looks very precise! Love this technique. Want to try it out one day as well :)

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  16. VeraApril 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Oh I like this technique. Looks fab on your cushion!

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  17. the zen quilterApril 1, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I am completely inspired by your pillow - adore the fabrics! I'm going to make one, too! thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. JayneApril 1, 2015 at 3:33 PM

      That is what it's all about! Inspiration! You have to make something with this method! I am so anxious to do it again.

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  18. blockMquiltsApril 2, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, this is sooo nice! Perfect colours for spring and very well done!

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  19. JulieApril 2, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    What a cool method! It's so funny because I looked at it for a minute before I read your post, and when you said you used dots, I had to look to make sure! I was super focused on your spacing--it just looks so good that way. And I think your quilting is just enough, and not too much here. So, so nice!

    Julie

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  20. Mary MarcotteApril 2, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    LOVE that pillow! I pinned it to my "pillow, party" board so I can find it later. WANT that pillow! (Thanks for visiting, btw.)

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  21. Tricia ~~ Handmade WhimzyApril 3, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I think it turned out lovely! I've got hexies on my list of things to do next. Already bought the little paper templates :)

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