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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.

Hexagon storage pouch
Hexagon storage pouch

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:

  1. Print off pattern
  2. Cut 1 of each of the large and small hexagon shapes from your fabric rectangles
  3. 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

 

 

 

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Make a Churn Dash Block from Charm Squares

March 27, 2017 by Nanny 1 Comment

Today we are going to make a Churn Dash block from our charm squares.  The Churn Dash is a popular block and you will see many variations of it.

WHAT YOU NEED:

DARK: 4 x 5″ squares

LIGHT:  5 x 5″ squares

LET”S SEW:

1.  Trim 1 x Light  to 4.5″ square

2.  Take 2 light and 2 dark squares :

  •   Take the light squares and fold in half and finger press or draw a line down the centre.
  •   Place the light square and a dark square, right sides together and sew a scant 1/4″ either side of the centre line. (better too scant than not enough)
  •   Cut along the line between the two rows of stitching.

NANNY TIP:  If you are using a Directional fabric, you will need to join one pair of squares in one direction and the other pair in the other direction

3.  Take 2 x light and 2 Dark squares and make HSTs (Half Square Triangles)

NANNY TIP:  If using a directional fabric, fold the squares along the diagonal to check that you have the right direction before you mark and sew

  • diagonal line
  • scant 1/4″ either side of line
  • cut between the lines

4.  Trim all squares to 4.5″

5.  Organise your squares:

6.  Sew your 9 patch and press.

 

That completes our Churn Dash – Block number 8 of our 9 Patch Sampler.  We are now half way through and I am loving seeing your finished blocks so thanks for sharing!

Until next time

Nanny xx

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‘Dream to Achieve’ – Quilting the Quilt

August 2, 2015 by Nanny 2 Comments

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'Dream to Achieve' I'm Quilting Along With Nanny
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Today it is time to get to ‘Dream to Achieve’ – Quilting the Quilt!

Prepare your machine:

We will be using a walking foot:

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To attach the walking foot, you need to unscrew the foot screw and remove the foot on your machine.  Attach the walking foot making sure you put the white handle ABOVE the needle screw .

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Select your thread – I am using a variegated thread (Wonderfil  Silco)

Fill some bobbins and thread the machine.

I use a stitch length of 3 and if your machine has a needle down switch, this is a good time to use it!  You can see mine lit up:

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If you don’t have this, that is OK – just remember to turn the needle down before stopping to remove pins etc.

Do a test sew along one of the edges to check your tension and adjust if necessary.

Let’s Quilt:

Nanny note: This is not the only way to quilt this quilt – this is how I have chosen to do it.  By following my example, you will be stitching either side of all sashing strips which will in effect, divide the quilt into sections and stabilise the quilt sandwich for further quilting.

1.  I am starting by stitching down the edge of the feature strip.  I will stitch in the ditch.  Now because I’m not starting from the edge of the quilt, I want to tie off the threads (I will bury them later). When I bring both threads to the top, I avoid ‘bird nest clumps’ happening on the back.  I start by lowering the needle in the corner of the sashing strips and holding the needle thread:

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Then  I pull on that thread to raise the bobbin thread – my finger is showing the loop:

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Pull the bobbin thread to the top:

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Lower the needle again into the corner spot

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Take both threads to the back and lower the foot and start stitching in the ditch.  Don’t be too worried about being ‘exact’ here – you may run onto the edge or out a bit from the edge – that is OK!  It will not be visible in the overall finish.  If you don’t believe me, step away from the quilt a bit and see if it is obvious!  Like any skill, this takes time and practice to get it so don’t be too hard on yourself!

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If you find yourself coming to a pin, stop and lower the needle by turning the wheel by hand

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Remove the pin and keep going

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When I get to the end of the row, I want to save my thread ends to finish off later too, so I sew to the corner and go one stitch over

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Cut the thread and bring the bobbin thread to the top as before

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Nanny tips:

a)  Remove the pins when you have sewn both sides of the sashing – this will make your quilt lighter!

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b)  Roll your quilt on both ends, to make turning and stitching easier

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2.  Now turn the quilt and sew down the other side of the sashing, starting at the end you just finished on.

3.  Repeat so that both sides of the feature strip are stitched.

4.  Now roll your quilt from both ends (as above) and go to one of the central strips and starting at the sashing line we just sewed, stitch from the feature strip to the outside of the quilt.  Turn and go back up the other side of the sashing.

5.  Repeat this until all sashing strips have been stitched.  This is my back showing the sashing lines joining:

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We have now secured the quilt sandwich in sections and it’s time to decide how to quilt those sections!

Well I’m off to finish off those threads and give my back a break!  You can see how I do that here.

 

Until  next time

Nanny xx

 

 

 

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