Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Itsy Bitsy Hexagons


I just wanted to see if I could do hexagons this small, and the answer is yes! The hexagons are .25 inches. I english paper pieced these!! After I sewed the hexagons together I appliqued it on to a 5 inch charm square. I can't decide if I want to make a picushion with it, or do three more and make an itsy, bitsy quilt.

25 comments:

Cathi said...

I'd be tempted to make 3 more and make a little quilt! They look fabulous!

Maria Harrits said...

I´m impressed Lilly. Great job - just keep on and make a mini quilt!

Sandy said...

Darling, darling! Even fussy cut the flowers! Great job. I would vote pincushion...that would be adorable.

Chookyblue...... said...

OMG this is amazing.........well done...........

Winona said...

Wow! Lilly, these look great. I thought how beautiful it looked then read that they are quarter inch and all on a charm square. I think my eyes bugged out. LOL I think my fingers are too big and clumsy to make something this small. A teeny tiny quilt would be so cute made from these. Winona

Arlette said...

Wow, Lilly! I'm impressed that you were able to work with such small hexagons. I doubt that I have the patience to do that. It turned out fabulous and I love the fussy cut flower hexies too!
Aloha!

Anne Ida said...

Ow, wow, this is so cute! And you have done a fabulous job on those tiny tiny pieces!

Kathy said...

Very impressed, love the colors. My birthday is in september! I think you could make me a kingsize quilt out of those. Hurry, hurry!

GeeGee said...

Fabulous and such tiny tulips, must be a vintage fabric. Either a pincushion or mini would be great but if you are really challenged, could do both. Happy Stitching!!!

Myra said...

Holy smokes!!! .25 inches!?!?! Wow! I am impressed Lilly!!! I don't think I could work with such small pieces!!! Nope! Now way! No how!
Very nicely done! If you enjoyed doing this one, then go for 3 others to make a little quilt! 8-)
Happy stitchings!

Cardygirl said...

Absolutely amazing...beautiful work...make a mini quilt...too nice to stick pins in!

Julie said...

Oh my goodness, are you insane! Beautiful work.

willywagtail said...

Incredible but definitely not suitable for heavy duty washing. Wow!

Vickie said...

oh my ..Lilly-how truly teeny-weeny...what patience you have..and what skillful hands..cheers Vickie

Thimbleanna said...

Wow -- that's amazing! I love how you fussy-cut those teeny little flowers!

Teresa said...

1/4 "....you must be kidding! Its beautiful, but geez..that's amazing. Please take a picture with your finger beside it...you must have tiny little fingers to sew something that small.

Kerry said...

wow!!! This is on my wanna do list, but I think I should try a bit bigger first. I bought some templates recently, I think they are about 3/4 inch side. The fussy cut flowers are a lovely touch. I too have been checking out the inklingo, but haven't read too much yet. You would still need to make a template to sew around wouldn't you?

Red Geranium Cottage said...

WOW that's wonderful. I love the little flower design going around.

Nicky said...

Wow! You are incredible! What amazing and intricate work you do. Thanks for sharing,
Nicky

Anonymous said...

WOW ! That is awesome,your either very patient or your insane or maybe just a bit of both...lol...either way I love it...Cheers Michelle.from Oz

Meike The Dutchlady said...

Oh Lilly, I love these! A hexagon project is still on my to do list :-).

Finn said...

My gosh Lilly, those are soooooo tiny! I'm sure whatever you do with them will be wonderful. I can't even imagine working with pieces that small, paper or no paper. Hugs, Finn

Rhondi said...

Hi Lilly
I can't believe that anyone can make hexagons that small. I sure don't have the patience to do it! I am amazed!!!
Hugs, Rhondi

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