I've knit and sewn a hole in my finger this week. I had to get out the electrical tape. It was a rainy Friday here and I was glad. I woke up at 5 am and couldn't get back to sleep. I spent the whole day in a daze.
I did get the last row of the hexie top together That's probably why I have a hole in my finger. That was a lot of appliqueing but I really want to see the end of this. I've got something important to start work on and this thing is in the way.
I haven't actually sewn the last row on yet because of that being in a daze thing I had going on. I just knew it was going to give me fits. I was fretting about it when I thought that instead of fussing over the rows not lining up perfectly, I could just disguise the intersection with another paper piece.
That would solve two problems since Daddio left me bins of them and I was wondering what to do with all those leftovers. I don't see another hexie quilt in my future.
Since serious sewing was not going to happen, what I did do to speed the finishing process up was to cut out pieces for the sashing. That I could do. I'm going to need a lot. It's a good thing he also left me packs and packs of charm squares. They make the job so much easier than having to cut yardage.
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I've done that before and I know it can be very painful. I like the additional hexies. That was a brilliant idea.
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Betsy
If you don’t want the leftovers maybe donate to a volunteer group. In Canada I belong to Victoria’s quilts. We make quilts for free for cancer patients. I know there must be similar groups in your area.
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This is going to be such an amazing quilt when it is done, though! Sorry for the sore finger!
ReplyDeleteThat is really brilliant - sewing those hexies over the intersections. I love the way they look! Wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like the hexies in the middle of your sashing! Looks good! Sorry about your finger. I think the heat has something to do with the in a daze feeling:)
ReplyDeleteI know that lack-of-sleep daze. When I'm really stressed, I have terrible insomnia. I don't know how I get through those days at school!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea using the hexies to cover the area you are not happy with. I think you are brilliant! Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteLove your creative use of the hexies. And now I'm envisioning a hexi wedding ring type quilt made with the extras. Hope your finger is healed now.
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