Fabric line is 'O Deer' and I used Missouri Star's half hexie ruler. I had half a yard of 22 fabrics, 11 brown and 11 blue. The above picture shows the stack after I got done cutting and the left over fabric and the pictures below show the layout and then the trimmings.I put the rows on a diagonal and had a heck of a time squaring the quilt up. After I was done I think I figured out a better way to do it, maybe next time.
I added a light blue border and a minky bubble for the back and it ended up being a twin size quilt or a nice size throw. I got a little carried away when I was cutting and I have a stack of half hexies left over that I am thinking of making another quilt. Actually I was wondering if the hexies are like rabbits that keep multiplying because there is a awful lot left over.
The weather cooperated and I was able to get a picture of my quilt on the front porch. It is January in Washington even if it looks like April out there and feels like spring. Just wondering when mother nature is going to blast us.
Well, we cant have a blog hop without a giveaway. Leave a comment and I will pick a winner for a stash builder pack, 2.8 yards of Island Batik fabric, five rolls of 5 inch by WOF. This is my last post for Island Batik as I am no longer an ambassador and this stash builder is the last of my fabric that they were so kind to give me to play with (well of course except for the scraps I have left), so I want to share one last time. I hope you have enjoyed the blog hop and have lots of ideas and plans for the new year.
Have a great day.
Half hexies look great. I might try this one myself
ReplyDeleteIt goes pretty fast and there are so many ways to put it together. I am sure you will enjoy it if you do.
DeleteLooks like a good cuddling quilt. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIt is and I am sure who ever I give it to will enjoy it.
Deletesuch pretty fabrics. and your quilt turned out gorgeous.
ReplyDeletehoping that the next leg of your journey is full of wonderful moments and blessings.
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Thank you. I have plans to spend more time promoting my store.
DeleteLove the fabrics and your quilt!
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I really, really like your quilt, Jeannette! I did half-hexies for mine too, but never once did I consider a diagonal set. It added a unique perspective for sure. We will miss you as an Ambassador next year. I am happy to have "met" you this year, and will continue to watch your creative offerings.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I will miss the projects.
DeleteBeautiful quilt! And it has been a fun blog hop.
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DeleteI love how the quilt turned out! I can imagine it would be hard to keep it square. Kudos to you for making it work!
ReplyDeleteAfter I was done I found a tutorial on Missouri Star that had a much easier way to do it.
DeleteYour quilt turned out wonderfully, sad that you are no longer an ambassador.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being my cheering section.
DeleteSuch a beautifil quilt! So sorry you won't continue as an ambassador. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt really looks fantastic. I love this pattern and have been wanting to try it, but I don't think I want to try it your way. I think it would be too hard. You did a wonderful job with yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your giveaway.
Go watch Missouri Stars tutorial and it is much easier than how I did it.
DeleteThat is a very pretty quilt!! I love the design, and all of the beautiful fabrics! That turned out really well!! Sorry to hear you will no longer be an Ambassador. How super nice of you to have such a great give away! All my best to you.
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DeleteThe blues and fawns, and with a half hexie,show the fabrics so well. Love the giveaway, Island Batiks are beautiful. Good wishes for 2019.And warmer weather to come,I can send you some of our heat meantime, averaging about 30C most days down here in NZ.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Even though it is cold here it is warmer than normal so I guess I cant complain.
DeleteThat's really a wonderful quilt! I have the half hexie template and have been meaning to make a quilt like that myself.
ReplyDeleteIt goes together pretty quickly and you will love it.
DeleteI really like the different blues in this line. The half hex was a great choice; I love how this looks!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love the half hexie and may have to make another.
DeleteI have really enjoyed this blog hop, what fun! These projects have been some of the best & with some of the prettiest fabrics! Thank you so much, Susan
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have enjoyed working with Island Batik fabrics.
DeleteLove the quilt it just light and dark looks so smooth tytyty for sharing your talents with us all.... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am not really a big brown fan but this turned out nice.
DeleteI like your quilt. Did you like using the half hexie ruler.
ReplyDeleteI do like the half hexie ruler. I like hexagon quilts and the ruler makes it easier to sew.
DeleteHalf hexies make a super looking quilt in the way you've arranged them! Such a great idea! The light blue minky on the backing is the perfect, sweet touch for a cozy quilt. The winter blast has definitely hit the Midwest! We are expecting to break a record low from 1887!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to stay warm.
DeleteI love hexi quilts. I've made two. One was a throw and the other a huge 95"x95" and I quilted it on my domestic Janome 6600. Your quilt is beautiful and that is such a generous giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI bet your quilts were beautiful.
DeleteThe half hexies show off the fabric wonderfully. I love what you did with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it means a lot to have you leave a comment.
DeleteWhat a great design for these gorgeous fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do love a hexagon quilt.
Deleteyou did a beautiful job with those great fabrics. I love how you put the colors all together. the hexagon shapes worked so well with so many different prints.
ReplyDeleteI have always liked the combo of browns and blues...earth and sky? The half hexies do a great job of showing off the fabrics. I would never have thought of placing them on the diagonal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your IB projects with us.
Beautiful fabric and a wonderful design. I love half hexies. I need to do this one.
ReplyDeleteI love the half hexies and the color combination of blues and browns!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. I love blue and brown together. Sorry to hear you will not be an Ambassador anymore but it was great to see your posts and meet you. What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCarol Andrews
What a fabulous quilt!! The colors play so well together with the half-hexie pattern you came up with to create the perfect quilt for your final quilt as an Ambassador. I will miss seeing what you create as an Ambassador.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely quilt, I love these colors. Denise For the love of geese
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Very nice array of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in Oh Deer and your quilt shows them off perfectly. Great colors for a man quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new to quilting and received a set of hexagon templates for Christmas 2017. Haven't tried them out yet, but this quilt may just be the inspiration I need to do it!
ReplyDeleteO Deer is on of my favorite collections. It has lots of stuff I love: deer, browns, blues, leaves...
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt - the colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics and your quilt looks nice!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt looks
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fabric and the heavies!
Carla from Utah
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Carla from Utah
Really like your Hexi quilt.
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Blue and tan fabrics ate lovely. Nice variation to put half hexie on diagonal. Appreciate how much work you put into the quilt. Larger pieces show the individual fabric well.
ReplyDeletegreat quilt , thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNice job with your quilt. Thanks for sharing the awesome giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteThose half hexies are so cute, and a great way to show the patterns of the fabric!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice quilt for a man, colors and style. I love it as I struggle trying to dream up quilts for the male relatives in my life. I love this fabric bundle also.
ReplyDeleteThe half hexies make for a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love hexie quilts. Half hexies are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI have that ruler and I'm always looking for ideas of what to do with it--I often buy rulers I see Jenny Doan use and then want to put them to use later in other ways but am stumped. No more--your quilt has me very motivated tonight! Your quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanette! Your quilt is stunning! I love the big blocks that showcase this beautiful fabric. Thanks for all the eye candy and inspiration you provided as an ambassador. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next!
ReplyDeleteI have been tempted to purchase the half-hexie ruler and now I think you've talked me into it! Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win your stash of these gorgeous fabrics! Thanks for sharing throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. Love the half hexies.
ReplyDeleteI adore how the hexies came together! Great masculine quilt!
ReplyDeleteI made a quilt with half hexies, and I know what you mean about multiplying! Love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have that half hexie ruler, and I really like your use of it!
ReplyDeleteI like your half hexie quilt. I have never make one, but I am thinking of giving it a try. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOops! I have never made one.
DeleteYou have made some beautiful projects,
ReplyDeleteLovely projects.
ReplyDeleteI love the half hexies. Your quilt is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis would be an amazing snuggle quilt with the minky on the back. Good luck with your change of focus next year.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just great! You have made such lovely projects!
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Nice quilt. Sorry you won't be an ambassador again. I thought about applying, but life got in the way. Lots of lovely fabrics you are giving away.
ReplyDeleteLOve the fabric and your quilt!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts!!thank you for the chance to win the gift away!☺
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