::Working The Pile::
You’re probably thinking,
“When will she ever finish that quilt already?”
And I’m with ya.
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!
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.
I love how the Essex background forms another Hexagon. Let’s pretend I planned that;)
Extreme binding auditions happened and this Denyse Schmidt standby won.
It just popped the other black prints.
I’m sticking with the use what you have stashed when it comes to backings program. Simple Simon on this one.
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.
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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“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 🙂
Thanks Kitty! That’s my family nickname.
On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 3:43 PM, SEW KATIE DID wrote:
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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!!!!!!
So you were brought up with Japanese art–do tell more.
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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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!
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More hex in the hex and built out with the large/somewhat 30 degree triangles on the outside edge. Happy Piecing;)
Love this quilt and that little doll is perfect in the photo!
Thanks Elsa. Hope to see you this summer in Portland.
BRAVO ! ! !
On all counts.
And,
the back could stand alone!!
Am enjoying your blog so very much.
hugs ‘n smiles,
Gerry
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!
Hi Julie. This back ground is an Essex Linen. It adds a little texture;)
Hi Katie, It looks to me like you are very talented using colorful patterns. Do you have a favorite color you like to use?
not really, I’m all over the board;)
Adorable AND talented. I vote for you! Another beautiful quilt.
awww, thanks;)
It turned out great and yeah to you for getting it done.
Love the blog and creations. I have one too. marykaymomma.wordpress.com
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.
Hi Laura;) It’s the Essex that Robert Kaufman makes.
Great quilt. Inspired to do the hex quilt that’s been on my list!
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!
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:)