I've been in a hand-stitching frame of mind for the past two weeks. My stack of prepared hexie pieces was calling out to me, so I got busy with needle and thread. I managed to finish most of the blocks I had prepped back in October of last year.
My method is to choose a fabric from the flamingo hexie stash and cut as many variations as possible before I put the fabric away. These blocks are two of the variations I've made from the paisley fabric.
Two variations from the green batik (sunburst) fabric.
Abstract orange flowers (?) on a fuschia background.
Flamingo admiration society?
This current batch of hexies will get added to the pile. The project was inspired by Barb Vedder's Hex Vex pattern. I still need quite a few more finished hexies, but if I keep taking small bites I'll get there eventually!
Tres magnifique! I love those fabrics and your ideas. The flamingo heads remind me of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. Obviously, though, these flamingoes are guarding the gates of paradise!
ReplyDeleteWow--what lovely fabrics and nice bright colors and different designs for the blocks--great job-
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We got some cute flamingo fabric in the shop last week and I instantly thought of you! I don't think I will ever see flamingo fabric again without thinking of your cute hexies.
ReplyDeleteHand stitching is so satisfying! I love these colors. I especially love the flamingo block!
ReplyDeleteYou have an efficient plan and awesome blocks to show from it! The colors are fantastic and so tropical. I can almost feel an ocean breeze.
ReplyDeletewhat fun - these are looking fabulous. The flamingo block is the the best. Great color story.
ReplyDeleteI think it was meant to be! Great job finding a nice quilting group. Love your warm gold tones. I just stumbled upon a few yellow scraps... need to sew them into something this week.
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Very nice hexies, the paisley and flamingos are my favorite.
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