Wednesday, May 25, 2011

WIP Wednesday

I've made some good progress on my HST quilt.  I really like how these blocks come together.  I finished 12 of my 16 blocks and am debating on my final layout.  Originally I planned to make this quilt 4x4 blocks so 72" square.  I could do it 3x5 blocks and add borders to the sides to make a twin quilt.  I don't really need a twin, and the large throw would be fun.  Who am I kidding, I don't really need a really large throw either.  I'm still debating.


I cut these hexagons the other day from my stack of Art Gallery fabrics I bought at Sample Spree at Quilt Market.  I've wanted to try machine piecing hexagons for quite a while and decided to give it a try after seeing Jessica's hexagon pillow.  I'm not sure that I'll start immediately, but they are all cut and ready to sew.

Finally, these came in the mail last week from Kim over at My Go-Go Life from her giveaway.  I love them, especially the bikes and the VW buses.  I'd really like to incorporate some of these into one of my next projects, but I'm stumped.  Any great suggestions?

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  1. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)May 25, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    LOVE your hst quilt. That's one of my favorite blocks right now. I know what you mean, I have a hard time deciding on things when a quilt is "just because" rather than for a specific reason. And I struggle with Heather Ross Fabrics too. I've seen some really cute "i spy" stuff made from them.

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  2. Elizabeth DacksonMay 25, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Oh, your HST quilt is looking lovely!!! I absolutely adore it! I'm not usually a border kind of girl, but I think that a border on this quilt might look really nice, to really set off the HSTs. Good luck choosing :)

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  3. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Your HST quilt is so pretty. I love the colors.

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  4. Melissa CorryMay 25, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    That is a great tutorial on the hexagons. Added it to my favorites. One more thing to add to the list of things to make :)

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  5. CityHouseStudioMay 25, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Love your HST quilt, it's gorgeous!
    I've seen lots of scrappy block quilts with HR fabrics -with the featured fabric in the center, then use scraps to border it - maybe log cabin style?

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  6. Jessica KellyMay 25, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Oh I love the look of your HST quilt! So fresh and pretty, just beautiful! Can't wait to see more with those hexagons!!

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  7. KrisMay 25, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Those half square triangles look great! I love the one block done in all green. it's subtle but a great focus point.

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  8. LeanneMay 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love how you quilt top is coming together! I had started making a bunch of those SBSP blocks a while ago when Lynn posted the block, I am going to get back to them now, what a lovely look with them together like that.

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  9. Mrs Flying Blind...May 25, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Agree with Kris, the all-green HST block is a beauty! I'd just sit and stroke those yummy fabrics for a while before deciding what to do!

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  10. EmilyMay 25, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I LOVE where you're going with your HST quilt. It will be a beauty.

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  11. Tracey JacobsenMay 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    you're killing me Kati... killing me. I don't need another project... I *do* need to copy your HST design. ;) love it.

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  12. LeilaMay 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I have seen some super cute jumbo hexagons made with HR fabrics.

    Love your HST quilt!

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  13. CandaceMay 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I like how your HST quilt is turning out. Great job.

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  14. JaNanMay 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Kati, Love your HST quilt where did you get the block pattern?

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  15. BeckyMay 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Very nice, very nice!!!

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  16. LeeMay 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh, so gorgeous, and you've made great progress. Excellent job! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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  17. Kelly @ Blue Bird SewsMay 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    cute, cute projects waiting to go and the HST is amazing, love how versatile the HST is- i'd say go big for that one!

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  18. Katie BMay 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Love your HST quilt! It's looking amazing!

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  19. MitziMay 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Gorgeous HST quilt. Love it!

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  20. the gathering girlsMay 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely Beautiful!! Love the colors!

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  21. JasonMay 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    You could play settlers of catan on those hexagons...That would make an awesome quilt.

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  22. Kate S.May 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Your HST quilt layout is great! Fun colors too :)

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  23. CourtMay 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Haha. I love Jason's comment! I love Settlers of Catan! :) Fun projects my friend!

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  24. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    yum this is looking just lovely ... I love this block too :)

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  25. Susan SnooksMay 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Your HST quilt is fabulous! And hexies are such fun! Another on my 'to-do' list!

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  26. RachelMay 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    We don't make quilts because we need them. So make the size that looks the best.

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  27. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I like the hexagons, so pretty!

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  28. SewCalGalMay 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful HST quilt. Love the prints & colors. Excellent job!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  29. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)May 25, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love it!

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  30. RachelMay 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Love the HST quilt, especially the one all-green block!

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  31. CarolynMay 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Oh, I'm loving your HST quilt! Such gorgeous colors!

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  32. KristenMay 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I love the colors of your HST quilt! hexagons are easy to make. you will have the piecing done in less than an hour! That's how I made my header. See my pictural tutorial of piecing hexagons if you are interested. How about a modern log cabin with some other pinks for your new fabric!? I'm insanely jealous over. here;)

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