With time, the stigma and the face of batiks have changed. For me it was the introduction of Me + You Indah Batiks. There is a contemporary edge to them that I'm drawn to. Perhaps it's the small geometric designs or the colors. Or it could be the fact that I won some
precuts?! Your love of batiks don't have to be or should never be hidden. Not that you do that...I'm just saying 'modern' is a state of mind! Batiks have always had a special place in my heart because they were my introduction to the quilting world.
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I rummaged through the hexagons and pulled out all the colors I would need for a rainbow assortment. The triangles are Kona Snow that I had to cut before I could piece the blocks. I used my triangle ruler and it went quick, plus it's a small quilt which always helps.
After sewing triangles to one edge and then the opposite edge I was able to arrange what I had.
The blocks are sewn in rows diagonally. It was a bit confusing! If you go one row at a time, it's not bad. I did number my rows which helped me and my confusion immensely!
Just like that, the quilt tip was trimmed and ready for finishing! Well, maybe not that quick. I did have to stew over how I was going to quilt it!
I decided to quilt a pie! I wasn't about to color coordinate the thread with the hexies on this one! Instead I used a variegated thread. Aurifil Marrakesh (#3817) in 40wt was used for the 'pie lines'. I think it suits this quilt perfectly.
I really had to restrain myself! My instinct is to do dense quilting on most everything. Instead I kept it light. I added the curved 'orange peel' in the triangles using 50wt Aurifil Natural White (#2021) and called it done!
You can see the variegated thread better on the back. I've become a big fan of this thread when I don't feel like making numerous thread changes but want a rainbow!
I still have a pack of Me + You Hexies to play with. I may try a different idea or keep with this say design. There are a lot of options!
Have you made a hexagon quilt before? Don't be intimidated by them. This one was so very simple!
I decided to quilt a pie! I wasn't about to color coordinate the thread with the hexies on this one! Instead I used a variegated thread. Aurifil Marrakesh (#3817) in 40wt was used for the 'pie lines'. I think it suits this quilt perfectly.
I really had to restrain myself! My instinct is to do dense quilting on most everything. Instead I kept it light. I added the curved 'orange peel' in the triangles using 50wt Aurifil Natural White (#2021) and called it done!
You can see the variegated thread better on the back. I've become a big fan of this thread when I don't feel like making numerous thread changes but want a rainbow!
I still have a pack of Me + You Hexies to play with. I may try a different idea or keep with this say design. There are a lot of options!
Have you made a hexagon quilt before? Don't be intimidated by them. This one was so very simple!
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These colours are beautiful. I have done this pattern before. My hexagons were fussy cut and it was an I Spy quilt, about 48" square. Such fun finding enough fabrics to use and stay within my stash. I liked seeing the pieces together as well.
ReplyDeleteI bet your I Spy quilt was amazing when it was finished! This hexagon quilt design is really pretty easy, but you gotta stay on top of the rows!
DeleteI have made a quilt with hexagons before and the pattern also called for six point stars. It was a bugger of a quilt to make as the instructions were very sparse and not too clear. The quilt you made is lovely and I might try another hexie quilt ONLY if I use precuts this time. I think your choice of quilting was perfect and it turned out lovely. Nadine W. in N. California
ReplyDeleteIt always helps to have clear and concise instruction for any pattern. I really enjoyed making this hexagon quilt and hope to do it again very, very soon! The pre-cuts did make it easier!
DeleteI love batiks. There is no other fabric that presses or works the same as a batik. I agree that there are some amazing new lines coming out that are VERY modern in batiks - things that have glorious, unmuddy color. This is a beautiful quilt and I say keep using what works for you. It can all be modern...
ReplyDeleteI really love the minimal quilt lines with variegated and white thread. They are as great on the back as on the front. Will definitely try Aurifil Marrakesh and maybe even a hexie quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I have some batiks in my stash....but they aren't the modern ones. Really need to do something with them tho!
ReplyDeleteoh, this is lovely tho! I have not done hexies like this - very cool!
ReplyDeleteI have some old batik fabric and have used it for backings. I love the Indah Batik fabrics. Geometrics and colors…they are something I can get behind! As for the hexagon quilt, really pretty easy. I’m sure you would make a fabulous one!
DeleteNo, that is one shape I have not sewed with yet. I sure do think your version is cute! I agree with you about liking the secondary star pattern that appears on this design. Another great finish, Jayne!
ReplyDeleteNicely done in all regards, yes I have worked with hexie's before. You do get used to the angle of where to place to get a nice seam join.
ReplyDeleteI love batiks. No right or wrong side and the colors are so saturated. congrats on a great finish. Just bought some of the Marakesh thread so will be using it on something soon.
ReplyDeleteI love how saturated the colors can be on batiks. They look great in your quilt! I've done several hexagon quilts and love how they look when they are finished. But I don't love the sewing them in diagonal rows; seems like I'm always get a couple turned sideways and confusing myself :(
ReplyDeleteI've never attempted a Hexie quilt. You made that Hexie quilt look SEW easy!! Gotta LOVE a rainbow setting, too. Insert happy sigh here!
ReplyDeleteI love batiks and have been hoarding them :-) Batiks - yes. Hexies - no, unless that one time when I found cheater fabrics :-D
ReplyDeleteThis hexie quilt really took you out of your comfort zone, did it not?
This little quilt looks fantastic. I have made this pattern before and have always loved the outcome. (But I sew the blocks in rows) You inspire me to want to make another one. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteWere the hexies precut, Jayne? I would love to try working with a precut like that! Your quilt is wonderful, and I do love the variegated thread, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! And these batiks look quite different to the ones I've had over the years, they would be very useful in any patchwork.
ReplyDeleteThese colors are wonderful, beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSimple? And stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove this. That little batik arrow fabric I just purchased and can't wait to use. I have made a Libs Elliot weight of love hexi quilt before. They are so much fun to make. I just love your bright colors.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. And the quilting design is great. But I am wondering, why would you put together diagonal rows? The rows are visible horizontally too.. (See also Cythia above...) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt makes me think of the game Trivial Pursuit, but that is in no way a comment on your making. You’ve made me want to take a new look at batiks. Except for using them in landscape quilts, I had sort of fallen out of like with them. What attracts me to these is the clear color and sort of solid look. I have made a hexagon quilt, but without the triangles. I loved the process.
ReplyDeleteGreat result with your hexies. The quilt has come together very nicely and the quilting is great. A lovely finish.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cute quilt. Love the few black and white hexies at the bottom!
ReplyDeleteSo colourful. I like some batiks -- just depends on the print.
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