Anyone who knows me, knows I love yellow and blue together, so I just had to do it this week! Carla is so pretty!
By the way I spoke with the author herself (via email) of "The New Hexagon" book Katja Marek and she has given me permission to link to her website and she is fully aware of this quilt along----- so send me pictures of yours so I can post them and share with others Also have a look at her website and information about her store here
Katja also has "Millefiore Quilt Along" and a Facebook group where you can see lots of hexi work happening here, it's all so inspiring, I could get lost in the Hexi vortex!
Check out also the article in the 2008 Better Homes Quilt Sampler Featured Shop here. Katja Marek's store in Kamloops BC is featured! From one Canadian quilter to another: "Congratulations Katja on inspiring quilters to think outside the box and into Hexi's!" I know I am thoroughly enjoying the book. You can purchase it by calling Katja's store (the ph number is on the website). Or get it below, you will not regret it. It is a wonderful book!
Happy wednesday everyone, The sun is shining! ☀️
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Hold aloft to us the lowly Tuna Can! Todays Tuesdy Technique is kind of crafty! You can make a pretty & practical pin cushion from a tuna can - Who knew? You will need:
How to make it: ( Looks like a lot of steps but really it's a 1/2 hour project tops!) 1. Fold your sleeve fabric in 1/2 on the long side & press it. 2. Fold each side toward the centre fold you just made as if you were making the straps for a purse. 3. Unfold it. 4. Bring the short sides together right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam to make a tube. 5. Finger press the seam open and fold one side down on the fold and then the other side. 6. Fold it once more from the centre enclosing the raw edges. 7. Audition it on your tuna can, it should fit snuggly. 8. Top stitch it! 9. Place it back on the tuna can and dab a little glue under it to secure it in place. 10. Glue rick rack on the under side of the top of the tuna can. 11. Place your stuffing on the wrong side in the middle of your pin cushion fabric and gather it tightly with your hand. 12. Sew it to gather it tight. 13. Put some glue in the bottom of the can & then stuff your gathered fabric into the tuna can base. ... And there you have it, a very sturdy, large and practical pin cushion made from a recycled, reused and repurposed tuna can. I can't wait to make more! Happy Tuesday, I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and will make use of your tuna cans in the future! 😊😛
One monday a month, I set aside time to quilt with friends and then attend the Elmira Needle Sisters Quilt Guild meeting in the evening. It's a trifecta of fun- 1) Visiting with friends 2) Sewing together and 3) A meeting of like minded people!! Below are photos of the visiting with friends part of the day from last Monday we made some nice and easy bags for sewing essentials?..... or whatever you like to put in them. You decide! Set aside some time for fun this month, Happy May and Happy Monday! 🌷
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