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Home / modern quilt / :: Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt ::

:: Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt ::

February 9, 2015 By Katie

You’re probably thinking,

“When will she ever finish that quilt already?”

And I’m with ya.

SEW KATIE DID:Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt

I’ve had a very genuine desire since the beginning of the year to clean up and clear out projects.  A noticeable dent has been made in the pile and though there is still plenty of the unfinished, the process has been a good steady pace.  Having quilts at each stage of the making process allows my attention to wander to what ever is in the rotation because it ALL needs to get done.

And bloody hell, Somewhat Circular Hex is D-O-N-E!

SEW KATIE DID

All inspired by the Alexander Henry Kokeshi doll fabric, then onto the color way this little Kokeshi doll/bank sported and certainly the Japanese art that I grew up with.

SEW KATIE DID:Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt:Side

I love how the Essex background forms another Hexagon.  Let’s pretend I planned that;)

SEW KATIE DID: Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt-DetailExtreme binding auditions happened and this Denyse Schmidt standby won.

SEW KATIE DID: Binding:Somewhat Circular Hex QuiltIt just popped the other black prints.

SEW KATIE DID:Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt BackI’m sticking with the use what you have stashed when it comes to backings program. Simple Simon on this one.

SEW KATIE DID:Somewhat Circular Hex Quilt Back Detail

 It held the diamond grid quilting texture well, as did the Essex on the front.

My seam widths annoyed me enough that I finally took action and had my Juki walking foot replaced.  Juki is sitting on a quilting goldmine if they would step up and add all the measurement markers and width to their walking foot that Bernina has in my opinion.

SEW KATIE DID:Hex

Well and crap, then this happened;)  But starting new projects is part of the process.  You can see the other hexagons by machine I’ve done here and here.

Happy Monday Peeps!

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  1. kittywilkin says

    February 9, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    “Well and crap, then this happened;)” LOL!!! You crack me up! Looks like you’re making good progress at least! I love your finish. The Denyse Schmidt binding is perfect. I also really like your backing, and usually “scrappy” pieced backings just don’t do it for me. I love you how found balance and still used your scraps. Lovely 🙂

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 9, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks Kitty! That’s my family nickname.

      On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 3:43 PM, SEW KATIE DID wrote:

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  2. Jill Johnson says

    February 9, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Inspiring!!!! My Bernina 640 died at a retreat three weeks ago and I am going crazy not being able to be in my quilt studio. Seeing your works helps me hang on until new machine and table are here!!!!!!

  3. Sandra says

    February 9, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    So you were brought up with Japanese art–do tell more.

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 9, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Born in Tokyo and my folks invested in a lot of art. It seems to be making its way to my house now.

      On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 5:51 PM, SEW KATIE DID wrote:

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  4. Lisa Trout says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:44 am

    At this precise moment I am hand stitching a hexi quilt that I started @ 6 years ago. At that time I could not sit long enough to work on it, but as my kids are involved in activities, I have plenty of time to piece. I love the gray on gray. It adds a cool punch of color like a spotlight. I’m interested I. The negative space interior–more hexis or squares with half hexis?

    Your quilts are machine pieced? Wow!

    Sent from my iPhone

    >

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 10, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      More hex in the hex and built out with the large/somewhat 30 degree triangles on the outside edge. Happy Piecing;)

  5. elsabean says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Love this quilt and that little doll is perfect in the photo!

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 10, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Elsa. Hope to see you this summer in Portland.

  6. GerryART says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

    BRAVO ! ! !
    On all counts.
    And,
    the back could stand alone!!

    Am enjoying your blog so very much.

    hugs ‘n smiles,
    Gerry

  7. Julie says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Katie, I visited Japan for the first time last September. I purchased a bunch of fat quarters, not knowing how I would use them. This quilt is my inspiration! I love your style of quilting, in general, because you have more “background” so the quilt is less busy and the prints are highlighted. Can you tell me what fabric you prefer to use for your background fabrics? I especially love your gray backgrounds. Thanks!

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 10, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Julie. This back ground is an Essex Linen. It adds a little texture;)

  8. segmation says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Hi Katie, It looks to me like you are very talented using colorful patterns. Do you have a favorite color you like to use?

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 13, 2015 at 9:09 am

      not really, I’m all over the board;)

  9. jodierichelle says

    February 11, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Adorable AND talented. I vote for you! Another beautiful quilt.

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 13, 2015 at 9:09 am

      awww, thanks;)

  10. Michele says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:16 am

    It turned out great and yeah to you for getting it done.

  11. lbequeen317 says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Love the blog and creations. I have one too. marykaymomma.wordpress.com

  12. Laura says

    February 14, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I picked up on essex. Are you using the 50 cotton 50 linen essex fabric in the background or another “essex”. Just curious. Love the 50/50 – just have not used it as the background of a whole quilt. Thanks for sharing.

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 15, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Hi Laura;) It’s the Essex that Robert Kaufman makes.

  13. joanspatches says

    February 15, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    Great quilt. Inspired to do the hex quilt that’s been on my list!

  14. Joan says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Hi, I have a Juki and am wondering about what you did to change your walking foot? Love the back of that quilt and your quilting on it!

    • sewkatiedid says

      February 24, 2015 at 12:48 am

      Hi Joan. They actually sent me a new walking foot. It isn’t much better. I’ve heard lots of people just use a regular foot with theirs:)

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