Hexie Fun

You are not stuck with EPP (English Paper Piecing) if you want to play with hexagons. Although I've had fun with EPP and I'll share some of those pictures too. I did this project years ago, and when I was going through tubs in the garage, I found this.

I used fusible web on the wrong side of the fabric and then cut out the hexies. I don't remember if I used a template or Inklingo. (If you've never tried Linda's method of printing shapes on fabric - do it! Great fun!) But either way, I cut them out.

I laid them on a backing/batting/foundation piece, pressed them and satin stitched them together. No seams. I butted the raw edges together and sewed. I don't know how this would hold up in a test of time or washing. But it's pretty fun to do and you get quick results.

The finished/unfinished quilt. (no binding)
Close-up. My machine skips on the zig-zag stitch. Oh well.
 
The edges that need cleaning up.

The back can get pretty thready!

Some of my EPP scraps







I don't know where the rest of the pieces are. And the papers are still in!

And since we're talking about EPP, you've got to see what Helen Stubbings in doing. WOW! They are called In The Rounds and are just exquisite! 

More sewing adventures later! 
Karen



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