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?

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

32 comments:

Becky said...

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.

Elizabeth D. said...

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 :)

Stray Stitches said...

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

Melissa @ Happy Quilting said...

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 :)

CityHouseStudio said...

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?

Jessica said...

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

Kris said...

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

Leanne said...

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.

Flying Blind... said...

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!

Emily {Creative Chicks} said...

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

traceyjay said...

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

Leila said...

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

Love your HST quilt!

Candace said...

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

Bryan, JaNan, Aedin and Anthony said...

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

Becky said...

Very nice, very nice!!!

Lee said...

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

Kelly said...

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!

Katie B. said...

Love your HST quilt! It's looking amazing!

Mitzi said...

Gorgeous HST quilt. Love it!

Karenkay said...

Your quilt is absolutely Beautiful!! Love the colors!

Jason said...

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

Kate S. said...

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

Court said...

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

Sarah@PingsAndNeedles said...

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

Patchwork and Play said...

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

Rachel said...

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

Jenniffier said...

I like the hexagons, so pretty!

SewCalGal said...

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

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

Love it!

Rachel said...

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

Carolyn said...

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

Kristen said...

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;)