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by spendlove 29 Jan 2017 ( edited Jan 30'17 20:45 )
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Trying out a new (to me) technique. These hexagons are hand stitched starting with a circle of fabric. Basically, the side is stitched to the centre six times. I decided the back looked nicer than the front so I used a tiny button to cover the join. I would normally do English Paper Piecing so this is a change!

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Comments (11)
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by Sewmum1 29 Jan 2017
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That is beautiful. I can see why you like the back.
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2017
+9
Very interesting...and those are some very tiny buttons!
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by asterixsew 29 Jan 2017
+7
Recognise the fabric... Sue the way you use fabric and experiment is very interesting. Its going to be interesting to see what you create with this idea
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by spendlove 29 Jan 2017
Thought you might recognise it!
by dennis999 29 Jan 2017
Is that fabric part of Caroline's stash? lol
by dennis999 29 Jan 2017
That explains everything................thank you Caroline.
by spendlove 30 Jan 2017
The trousers never happened.
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by jrob 29 Jan 2017
+8
I agree. The back IS more interesting. Lovely concept.
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by noah 29 Jan 2017
+7
love it Sue hugs
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by marianb 30 Jan 2017
+4
Very nice what's it going to be when finished. Marian
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by spendlove 30 Jan 2017
I'll know when its finished!
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by mops 30 Jan 2017
+4
I agree, the back is far more interesting than the front. And your buttons are lovely.
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by crafter2243 30 Jan 2017
+4
Just watched a show about this on TV. Itching to try it. I also love the button side better. Now all I need is time.
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by carolpountney 30 Jan 2017
+3
Very interesting love the colourful fabric and the buttons. This is also new to me looks great
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by dee 30 Jan 2017
+1
Good idea using the button. I like the colors
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by hoplessnz 30 Jan 2017
+1
I am new to hexagons ,, cant quite see how you have done this from a circle . Did you use a template ?How did you disguise the raw edges ?
I am looking for a project but dont want to do one just because ,,, if you get my drift . i want do do something for a purpose ,, "what I dont know" any suggestions I would be grateful for. Also how do you disguise the stitches when sewing them together ,, I use same color thread and tiny stitches . Sometimes I can see the stitching which puts me off . My sewing friends tell me i am to fussy ,perhaps I have been sewing to long with my machine . I admire your work and your take on things ..Thanks from Hilda in New Zealand