Sunday 7 February 2016

Hexie mini

I finished a flimsy last night....a teeny tiny one.....12" x 10". I was inspired by a quilt on display at the Sydney Craft Show last year (see my post). It just needs to be appliqued onto a background, probably the same dark red as the hexies between the flowers. I auditioned so many fabrics for those spots, but came back to the darker red. Anything else compromised the flowers. 



My eldest son is soon leaving for University in Sydney. I'm so happy and excited for him, but a bit sad for me, I'll miss him so much. Fortunately it's only 3.5 hours drive away, and I'm trying to look on the positive side of all the patchwork shops I will be able to visit more regularly! Anyway, as part of his packing I made this cute pouch for some first aid supplies. And he likes it!


Hope to show some photos of the next part of my quilt design soon. 

Susan x

35 comments:

  1. Love the hexie garden...the dark red is perfect...cute first aid pouch, hope it all goes well for him starting Uni - such a big adventure...

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  2. Add a small torch too for those power outages that DO occur. AND maybe a candle with matches. (As one mum to another). My kids have al done uni and went with a "survival" pack.
    By the way I love your hexagon progress.

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  3. Glad the pouch was approved, it looks lovely.

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  4. Wow! There is some work in your tiny flimsy. Gorgeous. The pouch is a great gift. I'm hoping he doesn't need to use it.

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  5. Congrats on the mini, how amazing to sew 1/4" hexies! Your first aid pouch is very clever hope all goes well for the move into the city and the next stage of life.

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  6. your mini looks fantastic!! absolutely love it.
    the first aid pouch is a winner too.
    start researching those patchwork shops for your visits.
    lol

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  7. The hexies are spectacular.... Thank goodness for messenger Facebook and good old fashioned phones all the best to your boy xxxx

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  8. You certainly mastered those cut small hexies, lloks great. Love the first aid kit , great idea. Yes a mixed time of feelings for you now , but keep positive particularly with the patchwork shops visist enroute when you visit!

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    1. It looks wonderful Susan - you did an amazing job putting all those little hexies together

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  9. Wundervoll! Best wish, Germany, Ines

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  10. Love, Love, Love your hexie mini, I'm with you the red suits them beautifully. You clever clogs, love the first aid pouch and just think of all the fun you'll have exploring all those new to you quilt shops when visiting your son :) Barb.

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  11. Wow, this tiny hexies are so wonderful. I like it.
    My favourite hexies are 1/2 Inch.
    Greetings, Manuela

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  12. Beautiful hexies. I love those small hexies, and your colours work well.

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  13. Oh my oh my, that mini hexie project is absolutely awesome. So much fiddly work, so much patience!

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  14. What a sweet little pouch. Boys don't tend to love our sewn items as much as we do, but this very stylish.
    I like your mini, I have been making and appliqueing half inch hexies, so I appreciate the work that went into this quilt!

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  15. those centers look great! Wonderful choice

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  16. Your red hexie garden is totally awesome. That red background just makes those flowers shine. I really love it. The first aid bag is super cute too. Hope it doesn't get used, but if needed it will have the right things in it and your son will know right where to look.

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  17. Wonderful hexie mini quilt - that fussy cutting is so good!
    Love the first aid kit! A wonderful adventure awaits your son, but it's hard to see them go sometimes.

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  18. Love the hexis and cute pouch, so glad you got to make your son something special to take with him. I am sure he will enjoy living in the big smoke!

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  19. Your mini hexies look fantastic as does the first aid pouch!

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  20. Madness but beautiful 1/4"hexies!. ....also love the folding knife your son made...both my children and husband are knife/sword collectors as well as wood workers so he has 3 admirers here of his great effort

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  21. Knew you'd come up with an auditioning solution - love the darker centres - subtle but perfect! The tiny teeny fussy cut flowers are so special! It is sad when they go but keeping contact with Skype and IG helps a lot:)

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  22. your mini quilt is just amazing... i love it....
    It's hard when the kids 'leave' home.... he's not far as you say luckily.... I see road trips in your future...
    Hugz

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  23. The hexie quilt is so beautiful Susan - I so admire your beautiful hand piecing. Love the idea of the first aid kit.

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  24. Knowing the scale of those tiny hexies is so impressive - they turned out beautifully - the detail of fussy cutting adds to their charm!!

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  25. Dear Susan,
    another perfect Hexie project. Love the fussy cutting, it is gorgeous. So is the neat little pouch for your son. He will love it.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  26. Your mini hexie quilt is beautiful Susan, the red looks fantastic. Great pouch for your son!

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  27. Great work on the mini, Susan! I cannot believe it is still only 10 by 12 inches.
    Yes, just keep thinking of all those patchwork shop visits in Sydney. :)

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  28. I showed my husband your tiny flimsy. He said to tell you that ' you are certifiable' in the nicest possible way. Love the medical supplies pouch.

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  29. Nothing says ' I love you and I'll miss you' like a handmade gift. Lovely idea. I think we're going to need double doses of chocolate at Two Rivers!! Love the deeper shade of red you've used in the mini. It's perfect. Oh! If you're hand quilting it on retreat, I personally offer to watch out for jumping passionfruit.

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  30. Beautiful flimsy Susan, and good choice with the dark red. You are right, it adds a little movement but doesn't challenge the flowers. The first aid kit is a fabulous idea. Regular trips to Sydney to keep updating the first aid kit. Got to make sure everything is replenished and has a generous use by date. And while you are there, you might as well ......

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  31. the mini hexie is looking good.............great idea first aid bag.......

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  32. Your hexies are very lovely Susan! Great choice to use the dark red. Gives it an understated subtlety - very classy. Best wishes to Son #1 as he ventures off to Uni. Our Daughter #1 is returning this weekend for her third year. Where is the time going?! Ros x

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