Thursday, April 18, 2013

MODERN HEXIE BABY

After three days of quilting, it's done. I love the simplicity of it.


Inspiration came from a couple of sources ( here and here ).


I used two different sized hexagons and a selection of springy colours. The background is feathered friends by Northcott. I hadn't originally planned to appliqué these down and then mow over them with stitching, but I really wanted to try this dense quilting so I went for it!



The lines are 1/4" apart


After all that quilting I thought it might stand up by itself, but surprisingly it has a nice drape to it.


backing is Textures by Angela Walters



I will definitely be doing this type of quilting again. Perhaps on an even bigger quilt.
I am happy, happy, happy.


quilt stats:
37 1/2" x 42 1/2"
english paper pieced / appliqué
quilted by me
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41 comments:

  1. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 18, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    It looks fantastic Carla! The quilting looks amazing, and I love the simplicity of the design.

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  2. JaymeApril 18, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    It's absolutely stunning!!!!! I LOVE it!!!

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  3. HilachasApril 18, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    That quilt is gorgeous, Carla. I, too, love the simplicity of it and I, of course, love the hexagons. The quilting you did on it is amazing. WTG!

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  4. CitricSugarApril 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Carla, it turned out so beautifully! The quilting is exactly what it needed. I have to try that someday...

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  5. KarenApril 18, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    The quilting adds an amazing amount of dimension to the quilt...awesome job...again!

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  6. beaquilterApril 18, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    LOVE it!! love the grey fabric, looks like a texture, like those creped fabrics!

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  7. CarolineApril 18, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    I was trying to decide how to quilt my hexi placemats, I like this look!

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  8. Needled MomApril 18, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Wow...looks great!

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  9. AmyApril 18, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    It looks GREAT!! I love it!

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  10. DeborahApril 18, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    What a beauty!! I'm always thrilled when I see beautiful straight line quilting!

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  11. GritApril 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Wow...it looks so great.
    Grit from Germany

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  12. Gramma QuilterApril 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    So great! I love effect the lines have with that dotted fabric!

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  13. LindsayApril 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    WOW! That looks like a lot of work, but totally worth it! It is neat how the pattern of the fabric with the lined quilting gives a totally different effect- it almost looks textured at first glance. Great job!!!

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  14. CatherineApril 18, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Wow, fabulous. And the quilting... amazing

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  15. Heidi StaplesApril 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Perfect, Carla! Absolutely perfect!!

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  16. AnnabellaApril 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I am in awe of your stitching - the quilting is incredible.

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  17. quiltmaniaApril 18, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    It looks wonderful. You are becoming a quilting genius!

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  18. SusanApril 18, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    The selection of the background fabric , combined with the amazing quilting give this incredible texture!

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  19. Mary MarcotteApril 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Impressive, Carla! Of course we all knew it would be beautiful, but WOW!

    I'll make you a deal: I'll do the piecing; you do the 14 inch quilting (and we'll race)

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  20. Carrie P.April 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    WOWEE!!!I love your quilt and the quilting is really neat.

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  21. Heather D.April 18, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    It's perfect Carla. The dense quilting plus the design of the background fabric really gives it a lot of texture.

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  22. karenApril 18, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    The quilting on this is so perfect, gives it that really fun, unexpected modern edge!! Love it!

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  23. Live a Colorful LifeApril 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Carla, this is simply gorgeous!!

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  24. CathyApril 18, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Stunning!

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  25. Mama PeaApril 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    It is tremendous. I love everything about it....quilting, fabric, design.

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  26. LynneApril 18, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    REALLY cute Carla! The quilting is just perfect. I love it!

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  27. Sophie Belle DesignsApril 19, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    No wonder you're happy happy happy! This is a stunner, I LOVE it. What a statement piece.

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  28. ShannaApril 19, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Carla!!!

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  29. KleepApril 19, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I love this! The quilting looks amazing, especially with the subtle print on the background fabric. Great work!

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  30. KellyApril 19, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Love this Carla, the quilting was well worth taking the time to do!

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  31. CarlaApril 19, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I love your fabric selection on this wonderful quilt. And this straight line quilting is a favorite of mine also...just wish it was quite so boring to DO!

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  32. Krista SchneiderApril 19, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    it's so awesome! the subtle print on your background fabric gives a really complicated look to the quilting, what a fun optical illusion! i'm in love!

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  33. KarynApril 19, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    The background fabric really does add texture. Good choice!

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  34. CarlaApril 20, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Beautiful. I love everything about this one! You know I love the hexie paper piecing and the quilting IS perfect!

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  35. LindaApril 20, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I can't believe what a great job you did on that narrow quilting! Beautiful!

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  36. Janine @ Rainbow HareApril 20, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    This is even more fabulous now its finished! That quilting is perfect :)

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  37. trishApril 21, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Oh my goodness! :0)
    So cute! Your quilting
    is amazing! :0)

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  38. Benta AtSLIKstitchesApril 21, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oh My Gosh! That is awesome, but 1/4 inches apart - you are insane!!!!!!!

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  39. Glinda ♥April 21, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    This really is a work of art! You should be very proud of yourself. It's delicious :)

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  40. JannetteApril 21, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    LOVE it! (Unfortunately I'm still not ready to try hexagons yet!)

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  41. SherryApril 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Your quilt is amazing. I am worried about trying to quilt a small project, 1/4 inch apart turned out beautiful. I love the fabrics you used.

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