4,901 Hexies!

I took the last stitches in the knife edge binding finish on the hexie quilt last evening.

The momentous last stitch passed by without much fanfare, but I will admit to emitting a soft sigh with a smile across my face.

It's been quite the journey.  So very on again and off again with this one.

Making the top as a travel-only project spanning a decade and a half - wondering if this would ever really become a real quilt, or would it more likely end up as a passed along "vintage" quilt top, making its way through many hands over so many generations.

"Oh you remember, great great aunt Bonnie....this is a quilt top she never finished...."  And back into the acid free paper and acid free box it goes to end up in the darkness of a closet until passed on to the next generation.

I posted this photo when the quilting was done, binding not yet started.

It's raining this morning so I can't quite get "totally finished" photos yet.

I have had many questions over the years on this, so here are those stats again.

The quilt is constructed with English Paper Piecing.  

I use a thread basting method that just tacks the corners on the underside of the papers.  the stitching doesn't go through the papers so they are removed as soon as a hexie is surrounded with others. NO GLUE.

There is a tutorial under the Tips & Techniques tab at the top of the blog.

My hexagons are 3/4'' per side, and there are 4,901 of them in this quilt.

The finished quilt measures approximately 74'' X 85''.  Not too big, not too small.

The only machine stitching in this quilt is where I pieced the backing with 1 seam.

I used a silk blend batting by Hobbs, and I plan on using it again when I get around to quilting Jeff's hexie quilt as well.

This one was made for my son Jason, but it won't go to him quite yet as he lives in a small studio apartment in Vancouver, Washington.  He doesn't have room for extra things. I'll keep it for him until he is settled and ready.

I do not plan on writing a pattern for this quilt.  Sometimes quilts are made just for personal reasons only.

When will I start hand quilting Jeff's?  I have a half-finished Oak Leaf & Reel that needs to be completed.  That will come up next in between other bindings and things.

Let's just say I need a break from hexies for a while!

Close up of quilting texture.

I'm going to measure some walls at Quiltville Inn.  I may find a way to display it seasonally there until Jason is ready for it.

Which means I'll need a hanging sleeve - I do usually add a sleeve to any finish that may be hung at any time in the future - because once done you never have to worry about it.

But for now I'm taking a break from this one.

I moved right into this one -

Boy, straight edged bindings are so much easier!

Yesterday's 66 degrees on December 28, 2021.

These hardworking guys have done so much in making my Christmas dream a reality.

They've gotten to where this long straight stretch turns the corner to the unloading zone.

I know we are racing the clock with this weather weirdness, but we are SO CLOSE to having this done.

Zoey napping in the sunshine.

It's looking so great, guys!

I didn't notice the rainbow above The Hubster's head until I uploaded this photo here, but he kind of deserves a halo, doesn't he?

The thing hanging to the upper right - the back yard tree swing is getting a "granny seat" for easier and more comfortable swinging. LOL!

That old wedgie board just had to go.  'Nuff said.

Zoey's tether is currently attached to the swing.  It allows her a lot of room to roam, without getting wrapped around anything.  In this photo she is actually next to me where I am sitting on the back porch steps.

The string project got SOME progress made yesterday.  There is still so much more to do and it is fairly repetitive so I've been digging into some audio books while at the machine.

My sewing area at the cabin is a complete and utter disaster as I dig through bins of strings to find the right piece, with all of the overflow landing on the floor around my feet and beyond.

I'm loving it!

With this rain today - Walkway work is put on hold.  I may just play hooky from the QPO today and stay home and sew strings.

How are things looking for your Wednesday?

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

There are only a couple days of 2021 left.

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I love to end the year on a high note and think of all of the positive things that have happened this past year.

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Yes, it's been a hard year of Covid and other upheavals, but I am so grateful for all of the experiences that 2021 has brought and look forward to the next adventure!⁣

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I love this interesting quilt that looks like spinning tops, or are they upside down trees? Boats? Any ideas?

However you spend this last Wednesday of 2021, may it be a good one!