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Make a Hexagon Storage Pouch

August 23, 2017 by Nanny 4 Comments

Do you wonder how to store your hexagon templates? Let me show you how to make a hexagon storage pouch. This is a simple, hand stitched project but it could be stitched on machine if you so desired.

Nanny note: I made this to fit my hexagon template set of 8 templates ranging from 1.5″ to 5″ (width) or 3/4″ to 2.5″ (side measurement)

What you need:

Pattern – you can get it here Templates for my Hexagon Storage Pouch

Fabric scraps – I used 5′ charm squares for the triangles but you will see by the size of the pattern pieces that you can use much smaller scraps

7″ x 7.5″ rectangle for larger hexagon

6″ x 5.5″ rectangle for smaller hexagon

Medium weight fusible wadding – I used Vilene H640

What you do:

Print off pattern
Cut 1 of each of the large and small hexagon shapes from your fabric rectangles
Using the small triangle shape and scrap fabrics, cut 6. I used 5″charm squares and cut them all at the same time with a rotary cutter.

I was able to cut both size triangles from one charm. (and made more scraps 😉 )

4. Press medium weight fusible wadding onto the back of each small triangle.

5. Decide how you want to mix the large and small triangles

6. Baste them, wrong side together, with a large stitch and trim each corner off to 1/2″

7. Fold the edge of the large triangle into the edge of the small triangle and then fold over again

8. Stitch along the edges taking care at the corners.

9. Do the same thing with your hexagon shapes – you can check the method here

10. Place the triangles to form a hexagon and stitch 4 together and the other 2 together – I used a ladder stitch.

11. Stitch them to the hexagon shape to form the pouch and add a little ribbon to tie closed.

12. Add your hexagon templates and relax, knowing that they will be protected and easy to find.

I hope you will enjoy making my Hexagon storage pouch. I would love to see it so please tell me and share a photo.

Until next time

Nanny xx

Spin the Pins – Make a Hexie Pouch

April 11, 2015 by Nanny 6 Comments

In my swap group (Australia only) we decided to try swapping some hexagons, so with a quick spin of my pins, I found this cute little pouch made using 1″ hexagons and decided that I would make a Hexie Pouch!

This is how I did it:

I collected my hexies from the swap, cut some papers on my newly acquired Accuquilt Go and started basting.

In no time at all I had them done and had fun ‘playing with positions’

Following the diagram given, I arranged my hexies and started joining them with a whip stitch.

As I used paper templates and not wadding/stiffening, I needed to use my hexie shape to cut out a layer of Vilene.

I then removed all of my papers and popped them away for next time.

Next I opened the edges not stitched and pressed them open.

I then cut a lining to match the opened shape and pressed the vilene to the back of the hexie shape.

Then it was off to the machine where I stitched around the edge leaving a space to turn it through.

I then clipped the corners and turned it through to the right side.

Time to stitch the opening closed. I use ladder stitch to do this.

I then pressed it well and using ladder stitch, joined it up to form the pouch. I added a snap press for closure.

How cute is that!! Thank you Maria-Cecelia-Mora, I love your little pouch and I love mine too!

Now to decide what to make with our next Hexie Swap………

Until next time

Nanny xx

Make a Fabric Origami Xmas Tree

November 12, 2014 by Nanny 22 Comments

I promised the swapz group that I would share a tutorial on how to make a Fabric Origami Xmas Tree. I have searched for an original of this design but have had no luck, so if you know the designer, please notify me. There are a couple of versions on Pinterest, but neither appear to be by the original designer. I firmly believe in giving credit where credit is due and will always credit the designer if I am able.

I was shown how to make this by a friend and I made my adaptation to the method.

I like to hang mine in a doorway!

Finished Size: Approx 12″ x 10″

What you need:

A 5 and 1/4 ” strip of 2 contrasting fabrics ( I used a Xmas fabric and a plain)- WOF (width of fabric)

A rule with 60 degree marking (to make equilateral triangles) OR a 60 degree rule

Thread

Bells, beads, buttons etc for embellishment

Let’s Sew!

1. Take the strips of fabric (I leave them doubled). You will be able to cut all triangles from one strip – the 11th will be formed with the folded cut off which is the left side in the photos.

Using a rule: Find the 60 degree mark and put that along the long edge of the fabric. You will need to turn the rule to continue completing the triangle (check next photos)

Using a 60 degree rule: Place the 5 and 1/4 line along the edge.

You can see how you continue cutting – one up – one down (not leaving spaces that I have left to show you). You can see that the 11th is formed when you start from the folded edge.

2. Take one of each fabric and with RST (right sides together), starting about 1.5″ from the corner with a double stitch, sew to the corner and with needle down turn and continue up the other side, next corner, side and corner, finishing about 1.5″ after the corner with a double stitch.

3. Trim the corners and turn to the right side. Push the corners out (carefully – I use the blunt end of a wooden skewer). Press

4. Using ladder stitch, close the opening. Press

5. Repeat this with all 11 triangles.

6. Using a matching thread and tie a knot in the end.

Take one of the triangles and fold in half along one side and pinch – then repeat on another side.

Where they cross, put the needle through and pull thread through to the knot.

Fold each side and pinch to get the centre point. Catch that point with the needle and bring it to the centre point. Take a small stitch to secure and continue with the other sides.

Push the needle back through the centre and out at the knot.

Fold a corner back to this side and stitch.

Continue to each of the other corners.

Finish off. I like to take the needle through to one of the edges and cut it off there.

That is the unit completed. When you make the next one, make it the other way ie start on the other side. This will help you decide which way you want your tree to look and the other one will be the trunk!

When you have decided, continue making the other 9 units.

Press the units and place in order.

I am missing the top unit in this photo, but it will give you the idea!

You are going to join the units using a simple whip stitch – try to keep your stitches small.

Now it is time to embellish: Use bells, beads, buttons – whatever you like!

Attach a little loop at the top for hanging and there you are – all done!

I have also made these for people in Aged Care – let’s them have their own little bit of Xmas decoration!

Please show me if you make one!

Until next time
Nanny xx

I will link up with Under The Xmas Tree at Clare’s Craftroom

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