Monday, July 13, 2015

Tiny Hexagon Patchwork

I fell instantly in love with a Moda pack of fabrics with tiny prints which I decided were perfect for my next hexagon patchwork with sides of just 3/16".
I was wrong. I didn't consider the open weave or the thickness of fabric. Even as I began work and realised my mistake I couldn't give up. The fabric frayed terribly and I was unable to stop the fraying without putting in a lot of extra big stitches to catch the threads and hold them in place. I did put it away for a few months but this weekend I managed to finish it and it will lie on top of the bed in the little Victorian bedroom.
 Can you see Annie hides her money under the mattress!
The fabric made the cover too thick but I backed it and then crocheted a dainty cotton lace edging with sewing thread and a size .60 hook.
I've done as well as I could with the material but so glad it's finished. I've learned my lesson, loving a fabric isn't good enough reason to use it!
I've now started another one using scraps given to me by my friend who does full size patchwork. She used to throw away her tiny cuttings until I told her I can use scraps as small as 1" square!
Thanks for looking,



17 comments:

  1. It's beautiful Gill, and so neatly made! Annie will be so proud to have it. Have you tried vintage floral ladies handkerchiefs for miniature patchwork? They might be thinner than regular fabric.

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    1. Susan, I do have quite a collection of vintage hankerchiefs and I've used some for miniature hankies and mats. Most cotton fabric is fine if it's smooth and fine but this Moda fabric is rougher and the weave too open. I've also started one in silk, waiting in the queue of unfinished projects!

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  2. A pesar del trabajo que te ha dado el deshilachado de la tela,la colcha te ha quedado preciosa!!!!
    Gran trabajo!!!!!
    Besos.

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    1. Gracias Pilar, el patchwork que estoy trabajando ahora es mucho más fina y más fácil! Besos de Gill.

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  3. The result is beautifull! The fussy cutting makes it even better. Greetings

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    1. Thank you, I appreciate your nice comments from one who also makes beautiful patchwork. Gill x

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  4. Amazing! You're a great artist.

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  5. Not only do I love what you have done but it looks Marvelous on your single bed. The money under the mattress is a very innovative touch which adds to the scene! You have managed to make a Beautiful quilt despite the set-backs! Well Done Gill!!!

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  6. Looks lovely! You have done a great job!
    Kind regards.
    -Karoliina-

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  7. Beautiful work, love the lace trim. Very impressive!

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  8. Beautiful work, love the lace trim. Very impressive!

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  9. Una verdaddera preciosidad ! me gusta mucho la combinación de las telas. Mariajo

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  10. Thank you for your lovely comments, so nice to hear from you again! I hope you are well and enjoying making your beautiful ministures. Besos.

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