This morning I downloaded and printed some hexagon templates and have had my first attempt at hand stitching a sample of English paper piece quilting.. Oh my goodness it's fun to do. The stitching isn't as noticeable as the photo suggests but it is something I will need to be aware of when I make my next one. I will make another three of these then stitch them each to a square of fabric and turn them into a cushion front. That will give me plenty of practise before starting on a quilt. Thank goodness I now have something to do to fill the time until the ice melts. I am desperate to go for walk but wouldn't dare chance it in case I slip over. My dodgy leg is being very naughty just now but I think it's because of the weather. We don't like the house to be too warm preferring it to be around 17 degrees through the day and much cooler at night but my leg would disagree. It's obviously become a fair weather leg since the op. :-(... Roll on Spring.
We use the stove, which is so difficult to control the temperature. I dread to think what the temperature is...hot!!!
ReplyDeleteBeing too hot makes me feel ill.
DeleteLooking good and my first ever attempt back in the very early 80's was a cushion too & I've still got the pattern somewhere. That naughty leg & of course the cold weather doesn't help, so I wish I could send you some sunshine, but alas, it's cold,windy & wet here today with a smattering of snow in the high country yesterday. Summer...really! Take care, stay warm & safe & huggles.
ReplyDeleteI never imagined that it could get cold in Oz. I always picture blues skies and kangaroos everywhere :-)
DeleteVery pretty and really nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. I've enjoyed doing it.
DeleteI love hexagons. I've made hexagon cushions in the past and, at the moment, I am knitting hexagons for a blanket. I think today I will steam flat the ones I've done and see how they look.
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