WIP: Hexipuffs

Over the summer I fell in to the hexi puff crazy. It's addicting. It's nice to be able to make one in a short amount of time and toss it in my box. I'll connect them all together once I get a little more.

You can find the instructions on Ravelry, here. If you're a knitter like me, you gotta try one...

Hexi #12 Ol' Matt's Lantern

I got another AHHH done! This one is a little funky. My 4 year-old son helped me pick out the fabric and insisted I not change a single thing. So I didn't and here we have a little gecko peaking out at us and it has been deemed 'perfect!'. :)

Want to make your own? Visit Tonya's shop HERE for the pattern.

AHHHH #11 Ruby's Cube

This hexagon was a quick one to sew up! I used 3 colors from my own personal hand dyed fabric collection. I haven't dyed fabric in several years and I really just have scraps left over. These hexagons are just perfect for using up scraps! I can't wait to move on to the #12. :)

Want to make your own? Find the pattern HERE!

AHHHH #10 Pathways

This hexagon had lots of tiny diamonds! For the longest while I just sat & stared at a blank design not knowing where to start or what fabrics to use. I eventually just pulled out a bunch of fabrics and laid them together to decide what might work. Once I picked out some I colored up a sheet for a reference. I'm really having fun with these little projects!

Want you own? You can find the pattern HERE.

AHHHH #9 Starburst

Here's my next AHHHH! The Starburst was fun to put together. The pieces weren't too small and sewing it up went pretty fast. I used 2 different chevrons and some left over print from a customers dress. I don't usually buy fabric special for these but love to pull out my scraps to see what I can come up with.

Want to make your own? You can find the pattern for AHHHH #9 Starburst HERE.

AHHHH #8 Tumbling Stars

I completed the next AHHHH in the series 'Tumbling Stars' this past Friday. It worked up a little slower because it had more pieces but I had fun fussy cutting all those to make my own design. You can find the pattern for this hexi HERE.

AHHHH #7 Diamond Window

This hexagon was a quick one! I had it done in a day. :) I love quick little projects! Even though I'm ever so slowly still working through the now 300 AHHHH's these small ones are great. 

I chose a bird to feature within the large diamond window and 2 small flowers for the small diamonds. It's hard to pick our fabric, even with a simple hexi, there are so many possibilities!

Don't know what an AHHHH is? Hop on over HERE to find out and you can purchase your own Diamond Window HERE.

AHHHH #6 Pete's Turtle

I completed my 6th AHHHH (Artistic, Hexotic, Hectic, Hillbilly Hexagon)!

This was a simple one to complete with very few pieces. I chose the pink flamingos as my center piece because I just love them lately. :)

You can find the pieces for Pete's Turtle HERE.

Ahhhh #5: Gracie's Glass

This one I had lots of fun making! My inspiration was some mint and chocolate chip ice cream. Yummy!

Find out more about Ahhhh's HERE.

Ahhhh #4: The Shepherd's Star

This one was pretty fun to make. The fabric was chosen while thinking about my youngest son. :)

Find out more about Ahhhh's HERE.

Ahhhh #3: The Patchwork Prism

Here is the next Ahhhh I've made. They're really fun to make! Find more info about them HERE.

Ahhhh #2: The Conference Call

I've completed another Ahhhh! You can find all the patterns and info about them HERE.

Ahhhh #1: The Pointing Star

My sister over at Hillbilly Handiworks has been creating hexagon designs for awhile now. Her hexagon series are called Artistic, Hexotic, Hectic, Hillbilly Hexagons: AHHHH's for short. She's teamed up with Paper Pieces, who help her out by pre-cutting all those little pieces. Tonya then counts them, divides them, sells them, and ships them out as little kits. On her blog there are links along the top for learning how to create hexagons to how to purchase her kits. 

I've completed the first hexagon in the series: The Pointing Star. These are all hand sewn and done in my free time, which isn't too often, so they are slow going. I love picking out the fabric and enjoy the whole process though!

Ahhh Hexi 3: The Columbine, 2 Versions

I'm really sorry for being MIA lately! It's been very busy around here with the holidays and with the extra volume of things that I've been working on (and the fact the hubby's computer died so he steals mine in the evenings which is the time I usually spent blogging)! I'll be pre-scheduling some posts soon to show off all the pretty things I've done! I've been working very hard, not just in the sewing room, but on a few personal matters which have also kept me from writing so much. But everything is all good and I feel good and I'm ready to finish this year out right!

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Have you been following along with Tonya (my Sissy!) and her Ahhh Hexi Learn Along? You haven't?! For shame…

Just kidding! (Or am I??)

Well, I'm a little behind on her learn along but that's OK! These 2 hexagons are nearly the same with only the center portion changed.

In the first version I used bright Hawaiian colors. The bold pink is actually a hand dyed fabric I got from Tonya a while ago. Pretty isn't it?

The second version I used a pink and white matching fabric that I'd purchased awhile ago. To get the stripes to match up I had to glue the fabric to the cardstock which I've never done before. I think this one is my favorite so far!

Show-N-Tell & A Sale Announcement!

It's time for another show-n-tell! I have been working pretty hard and not leaving much time for blogging. I've cut back on TV viewing & Facebook surfing- my 2 biggest time wasters. Instead I've completed several projects and read a book or 2. :)

2012 Planners
I've completed 2 planners for 2012. One is for myself (mermaid cover) and the other is a gift (bird cover). The planner has daily, weekly, and monthly sections, coloring pages, and journal prompts. The book is more of a journal/planner all in one kind of thing. I made the covers and hope to do a tutorial for that soon. They turned out great!

Thanksgiving Banners
I've finished my glue batik banners. They turned out really nice and I think I need to make something for every holiday now!

Ahhh Hexi's
I've completed my second and third hexagons in the series and am working on the 2nd version of the 3rd hexagon. I haven't started the 4th hexagon yet and might not get to it for a bit since it's very detailed. I really enjoy making these! Want to make your own? Hop on over HERE to learn how.

Fall Leaf Garland
I also made a very simple fall leaf garland from felt, cut into leaf shapes, and yarn, sewn through the center of the leaves. This was a quick and easy project and fits perfectly on my kitchen hutch!

Cloth Diapers
Most of my time recently has been taken up working on my cloth diaper business. I've got a new fitted diaper pattern (actually I wrote about it back in July and had Jameson test it for me). I've been working hard at gathering supplies and equipment so I can grow my business. I purchased a KAM snap press , a couple different PUL diaper fabrics, and some microfiber soaker cloths, plus some organic bamboo velour. I hope to get the new diapers listed soon!

 

A Sale Announcement!
I'll be having a sale starting Black Friday (11/25/11) all the way through Cyber Monday (11/28/11). Get 25% off in both my shops using coupon code Santa25.

Have fun shopping! I'll be doing some online shopping too, looking for some good deals and hopefully finding that perfect gift!

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Show 'N Tell

Good grief! A whole 'nother week has blown by without me writing a blog post! I've been in a funk, I guess, and no amount of scheduling is making me want to blog right now. I'm not sure why! So, I guess I'll just be posting here and there until things are better.



Today I wanted to show off some things I've completed recently and other things that are near to being complete. Not blogging as often is sort of a good thing in the craft room… I'm not being stretched in as many directions and I'm trying to do some deep focusing, which means I'm getting a good many things completed on my sewing to-do list!

Hexagon Wall Hanging

I'd been hand sewing all these little hexagons together for some time and to be perfectly honest I was sick of the fabric. The pattern wasn't coming together like I wanted and I was tired of fussing with it. So I said enough was enough, quilted it, bound it, put some loops on it, & hung it on my wall. Ah, much better!

Scarf

This was another of those 'I just want it done already' projects. I guess it didn't help that my toddler ripped my knitting needles out of the project at one point and unraveled part of it. I got the needles back in but had trouble getting the pattern to match back up, so I bound off the part I got done and used the extra yarn to make 2 crocheted granny squares for the ends. It's definitely different but I like the look and I'm so glad the project is off my list!

Christmas PJ Pants

I decided that my boys and I will have matching PJ pants this Christmas. My husband is not included in the 'boys' part of this project. He wouldn't be caught dead in something other then plain or plaid fabric. lol I don't have a completed picture but they are all done! I made the patterns myself by copying existing pants onto wrapping paper and adding seam allowances. I have some extra flannel left over that I *might* get the chance to making into a simple lap quilt before it gets warm again.

Ahhhh Hexi's

If you're not familiar with this Sew-Along, hop on over and check it out! I've completed my first star hexagon and have started working on my second one. It's nice to sit and hand sew on these and listen to the radio or a book on tape/cd.

Thanksgiving Banners

I've started a couple of Glue-batik banners. I found the instructions on Pinterest (my guilty pleasure). More on this at a later date when they are finished and I know how well it works… or not.

The Walk Away Dress

Lastly, I bought myself some vintage sewing patterns. I'm hoping to 'update' my wardrobe. I'm a fanatic for rockabilly although I have as yet to show it on the outside. I decided I need to make a few changes in a few ways awhile ago and honestly I'm tired of trying to fit into other peoples idea of what I should be and do and wear. So there you go, maybe that's why I've not been blogging much, I've been too introspective lately. Anyways, more pics when it's done!

I have a couple other things I've been working on but I will hold off on talking about them until they are done. Hope you all have a great week!