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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

My Garden is Growing.

Well my little Hexie garden is slowly growing...
They are just sooo cute! I want them for the border of this scrappy Grandmothers Flower Garden quilt ( I apologise for the lack of ironing and presentation)that has been a UFO for a very looonnng time! Because of this it has been a little challenge trying to find bits of fabric that tie in with the look of the original flowers. Luckily I still had lots of little pieces of the golds from the originals for the flower centres.
I still cannot believe that I stitched all those hexies when I look at it. I always wanted a quilt like this one. It took me years to finish it. Well yes I know it is not ACTUALLY finished but you know what I mean.  Do you have a favourite quilt design that you always wanted to do? What to do on the border had been holding me back but I feel like I may actually get somewhere now the choice is made.
I have also been trying to do some hand quilting each day....
I find it has a very meditative quality to it and boy have I needed a lot of that lately!
I wish you all a lovely day.
Namaste and blessings,
Michelle xxx
Posted by at 9:08 AM

22 comments:

  1. MelodyMay 13, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I just love your hexie quilt, charming

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  2. MelodyMay 13, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I just love your hexie quilt, charming

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    your hexie quilt is gorgeous Michelle,hope you have a wonderful day my friend.xx

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  4. ElyteMay 13, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Such pretty little flowers. I agree that projects can be put aside because you can't decide on the next step. Who knows when that next burst of inspiration will come. Sounds like there is a finish in the near future.

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  5. PatriciaMay 13, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Blessings to you too Michelle. The hexies make such pretty flowers, and your colour sense is always absolutely perfect! xx

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  6. LeeanneMay 13, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Your garden sure is pretty! enjoy the process.

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  7. FionaMay 13, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    your garden quilt is going to be lovely with the border of little hexies...
    Hugz

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  8. Bev CMay 13, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Hello Michelle,

    There is something so lovely about hexies isn't there. A little hand quilting each day, you are good.

    Have a happy day.
    Bev.

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  9. SusanMay 13, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    That will be a perfect border for your hexies. Some things never go out of style...or get so old they are back in style..LOL

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  10. elliekMay 13, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Love your little hexies and the quilt. Looks amazing

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  11. CheryllMay 13, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    It will be well worth the waiting Michelle as it will be gorgeous!

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  12. SusanMay 13, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    They are very sweet little flowers and will make the perfect border. There is a lot of work in that quilt, it will be good to work towards having it finished. Your hand quilting is lovely, and I do agree about it's meditative qualities.

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  13. marinaMay 13, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    so love your hexie quilt and the little baby ones around the border will look fantastic.
    I understand that feeling you spoke of. I think I felt the same when I made my hexie quilt and hand quilted it too. I was over the moon. Still love to admire the flowers in it.

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  14. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMay 13, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Just love these hexies....

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  15. kiwikidMay 13, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Your hexie quilt is beautiful Michelle,great to get to an unfinished project.
    xx

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  16. KarenMay 13, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    What a lovely garden to have growing. They will be a lovely border.

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  17. CherylMay 13, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    will be stunning when finished Michelle. On the home straight

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  18. JenniferMay 13, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    That will be such a pretty hexie quilt! Hand work is very soothing, I'm with you on that.

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  19. Helen May 14, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Oh so cute, love them the quilt will be a stunner !

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  20. ShayMay 14, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Great Quilts (like fine wine ) have to mature and always take time. Your quilt is a beauty Michelle.

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  21. KayleeMay 14, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Sure are LOTS of hexies on that quilt, it looks gorgeous Michelle.

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  22. AntheaMay 14, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Well done on continuing to work on this one Michelle... such an item is a once-in-a-lifetime make, so for it to take a few years is fair enough, I reckon!

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