A couple of weeks ago I had asked for "help" with mending these worn and frayed hexie flower centers. I received a lot of really good ideas, and appreciated each of them. I shopped for fabric, thread and talked to a few more people and worked up my courage to get started. I finished all 22 of them today!
Each of the 22 hexies was shaped a little different, so I had to draw and number each one individually. Marking and numbering as I went.
Making sure not to mix up each uniquely cut and numbered pattern. It also meant that I could only work with one hexie at a time.I snipped away the frayed linen hexie, pressed the new one and appliqued it on just a thread or two to the outside of the original.
I then had to small stitch quilt each hexie to look like the old ones. This is something I have never done before, so I found it quite challenging.
Do these two look familiar? Scroll back up to the top to see the before! It was a real challenge, but such a joy. I know that I am making one young lady very happy. She will be getting her grandmother's antique quilt back in one piece and in good repair!
I hope you enjoyed a look into my journey to restore this gem of a quilt!!
Don't forget about the Lets Get Acquainted New Bloggers Blog Hop over at Plum and June's!
There are so many wonderful new bloggers with fun and creative ideas. Below is the schedule for the next few weeks. I encourage each of you to visit them all!!
iday, June 21
Leigh Anne @ Ella's Cottage
Stacey @ The Tilted Quilt
Sarah @ Quilt Candy
Jackie @ NW Patchwork
Erica @ Happy Fabric
Stephanie @ Simple Sewendipity
Lauren @ Seraphym
Amy @ Cloud CouCou Crafts
Friday, June 28
Green @ So Sew Green
Gwendellyn @ The Rainbow Revolts
Jessica @ Stitched In Thyme
Amira @ Little Mushroom Cap
Kathy @ Kayak Quilting
Michelle @ Factotum Of Arts
Paula @ The Sassy Quilter
Kris @ Sew Sunshine
Camilla @ Faffling
Friday, July 5
Christa @ Christa Quilts!
Alyce @ Wonderland By Alyce
Anna @ The Crooked Banana
Rachel @ Sew Happily Ever After
Stephanie @ Quarter Incher
Shayla @ Sassafras Lane Designs
Caroline @ Carolines Craftiness
Lisa @ Hilltop House Creative Works
Fridau, July 12
Leona @ Leona's Quilting Adventure
Karen @ Karen, {Novice} Quilter
Anne @ PlayCrafts
Rachel @ Let's Begin Sewing...
Jan @ Sew And Sow Farm
Anna @ Quilting Along The Grain
Cath @ Wombat Quilts
Sarah @ {No} Hats In The House
Friday, July 19
Karen @ Little Birdie Quilting Studio
Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures
Alison @ Making Happyness
Ella and Nesta @ Ella & Nesta's Little Room
Adrienne @ Chezzetcook Modern Quilts
Nicole @ Modern Handcraft
Aylin @ AyliN-Nilya
Kelsey and Amanda @ Everyday Fray
Friday, July 26
Vicki @ A Quilter's Mission
RobinSue @ RobinSue Quilts
Elisa Lea @ Lovelea Designs
Elizabeth @ In The Boon Docks
Jenny @ A Note To Follow Sew
Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts
Sonia @ Fabric & Flowers
Emily @ Sew E.T.
Em @ Sewing by Moonlight
10 comments:
Looks amazing Miss Vicki!! Now......you are up to making a completely hand stitched hexie!! ;)
It worked out so well! The repair is invisible - I'm sure she'll be delighted to get her grandmother's quilt back. Congratulations!!
Fabulous!! I love seeing your process....both in person and in pictures. Very well done!
Bravo,Vicky! You did a phenomenal job on that repair! I'm sure you made someone's day. You are so nice :) (and talented).
They look fantastic! Such a great rescue...
These look terrific Vicki! Great job. It makes my heart swell - isnt that silly! xo jan
Hi! What a treasure that quilt is. I'm happy you found a way to mend it. Thank you for showing, that looks perfect. x Teje
You did such a wonderful job with the quilt.
As you say, it is a gem of a quilt and I admire your work for restoring it!
h a wonderful restoration!!! Thanks for sharing at TUesday ARchives Vicki!!
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