Hexies

I've been trying to finish up the many UFO's I have in my studio, but the sheer number is a little intimidating.  I think I counted 7 quilt tops waiting to be quilted along with numerous pillows and other odd projects.  The quilt sandwhich has always been my least favorite part of quilting so it takes a real effort on my part to complete that step.  In the last couple of weeks, I managed to put together and quilt two tops, both of which I've added to my etsy shop. 

The hexie top was actually finished a long time ago using a pattern by Amy Butler and fabric from the Aviary collection.  It was an interesting exercise for me because it was the first time I had used freezer paper.  The smallest of the hexies in the middle are cheater in my opinion because they are actually appliqued.  Well, not really appliqued.  Just sewn on.

I really like this pattern because it shows off a fabric line really well and comes together quickly.  I backed it with a bright green kona solid and hand quilted the outline of each hexie.

 

It's bound with a coordinating purple solid.

 

 

 

I really liked the way this turned out.  I love the opportunity to hand quilt so I'll probably use this pattern again.  I think the quilting pattern looks really cool on the back.

Like it?  It's for sale at https://www.etsy.com/listing/177296761/hexie-quilt