Choosing Fabrics for my Quilt as You Go Hexagon Quilt

I simply love this!

I loved your video and was anxious to try this, it is a completely satisfying feeling to finish each hexagon. I have made about a dozen and loved each one. My question is about washing them, do you prewash the fabrics or what is the best way to wash the quilt if you had to.

I have a question. When you sew the paper in, it stays right? Sorry just making sure I get it right lol

I've actually been getting my fabric from op shops! I ask the employees which sheets have been on the shelves the longest (those are more likely to get binned!) and buy them. Less stuff goes in the landfill, lots of yardage, and cheap compared to the proper fabric stores. Plus it's been pre-washed already so I don't need to worry about washing my quilt in the washer when it inevitably gets soiled by the dogs 😂

Great video, thank you x very much love and God Bless from the UK xx

I love what you are making and how it is made. I have never made anything this way, but I love the idea and plan on starting one after I watch your tutorial. I love how you have two quilts in one! But more than that, I love how back piece is folded towards the front and folded over to make it’s own binding. I like the concept of working on one piece at a time. It really is a lovely project to take with you. You have picked out beautiful fabrics. Thank you for another wonderful video.❤

I love all your videos about this quilt. I must not start another project until a few more UFOs are done, but it is on my short list of next projects to plan in my head until such time as I can get started.

Hi Emma, I love and enjoy all of your videos. I keep waiting for more. I'm looking at buying a new sewing machine, can you tell me why you chose a Juki, Also which Juki did you buy? Rhonda from Central Victoria, Australia.

I am currently working on a quilt of this kind, inspired by your videos. I was initially planning to have it finished by February 2nd, when my baby is due. But now I think i want to wait until she is here so I can include her date of birth, birth weight, and how many cm she was!

Hi Emma - thankyou for your videos and free templates. I am about to make a couple of items as Christmas gifts. I am looking forward to using hexiform for the 1st time. Your videos are so calming to listen to and easy to understand. ❤❤❤

Ive only recently found your channel, I find your vidoes very calming and a joy to watch so I just wanted to say thank you for this. Ive sewn for many years but only recently got into patchwork and I am trying to build up my supplies and fabrics. I have lots of embridered items from my mother who is no longer with us and also one table cloth my father embroidered many many years ago. I have them kept in a bag in a cupboard and have always thought its a shame not to have them out on display. Your hexagons have inspired me to toy with the idea of incorporating them into a similar project, I think they would look lovely with a mixture of liberty prints, not sure if Im brave enough to start cutting them to do this but hopefully I will be! Also , thank you for sharing the links to your fabrics, I love the Acufactum fabrics they are so different and beautiful.

I started in July and finished yesterday. 195 full hexis, 18 straight half hexis and 24 pointy half hexis. It's a gift for a friend and I'm excited to be giving it to her tomorrow.

What a terrific project! I’ve already spent a small fortune on vintage fabrics, embroidered pieces and of course new fabrics - after a long serious illness (I’m on the mend) this is exactly what the doctor ordered. 🌸

Absolutely enthralled with your videos, thank you❤. In my 70's but only started doing EPP. Slowly!! Arthritis doesn't help altho EPP helping me mentally. The serious light you recommend has helped seeing so much better. Thank you.

Emma. I love the little flowers that you embroider. Would you be able to suggest a book with embroidery like what you do? Thanks for any help you can suggest.
Your secret garden door is a favorite.
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Emma, the whimsical pattern choices of material, along with your relaxing measures you take on quilting it reminds me of long ago when my grandmother taught me to quilt with her quilting circle. We would sit for hours quilting, hand stitching and sharing stories of past generations quilting. Your doing a beautiful job of keeping the tradition!

Oh my goodness Emma, thank goodness you popped up in my Instagram. I just love this quilt and now have ambitions to make my own, In the meantime, i will enjoy catching up with all of your videos. Thank you. x

Emma, after watching your video on how to make this quilt, I have been looking for a template for the 3 1/2” hexi template and cannot find one. Where did you get yours? Thank you

Emma, do you sell that small pattern for sunbonnet sue? Thank you dear.

My daughter and I just discovered your videos today and we are in LOVE with your ideas! We love the method, the fabrics, your slow way of doing things, your utter enjoyment of what you do. Please keep making videos!! We love them!

Emma your work is always so beautiful I love how you pick your fabric colors I love the vintage and pastels in flowers thank you so much for sharing

Thanks for sharing Emma, it’s beautiful. I love your style ;)

Just watched this video again, Emma! It is so beautiful, & I love to watch your process, & stitching! It’s very relaxing! Can you please share your source, for the beautiful embroidery blocks that you have in this project? Thank You, Emma! Always a delight to watch you!💜

You're right it's not big enough for a quilt, but your could use it as a table topper, or add a few hexis and lay it on the foot of your bed, or the back of the sofa, or display on a quilt rack. Now I'm not saying stop working on it. I'm saying display it/use it in between the adding of rows. Right now it could be a table topper or hang on the back of your easy chair, as it gets bigger then move it to your bed or sofa. 💖🌞🌵😷

Because this is a memory quilt, consider adding some dates or years. You could embroider your son's bday on one. This year on the lilly of the valley block. The year you purchase your home on the house block. Etc. 💖🌞🌵😷

Absolutely wonderful👏👏👏🥰❤️😀

I agree the quilt so far is gorgeous I’ve never made half hexagons but am interested. Thank you Emma I love your videos. ❤

When I was making my quilt as you go hexagon quilt, I asked a friend with a lazer cutter to make my template. I even did quilt rulers too. I also blanket stitched around my hexagon and then crocheted them together. I love it

I haven’t started my quilt but am in the process of gathering supplies. I love the Liberty and Tilda fabrics. I too think it is a peaceful project to work on,

Hi Emma, such a beautiful project … can I please ask how you are measuring the Hexagon template? From straight edge across the top , from the middle etc . I have a 3” hexagon template measuring across the top straight edge so how much bigger will I need the backing template? 3/4 “ I’m thinking, is that correct please? Thank you for your time in making these wonderful, calming videos x

Such a beautiful and soothing voice. Beautiful work.🎉

❤ I like that very much, it is so relaxing not only to watch you but the “slow stitching”

Just found your tutorials. I have been sewing all my life and have done most crafts, crochet and now quilting for years, but just wanted to let you know how enjoyable and inspiring your videos are. I’m learning from you too.

What a beautiful heirloom for your future grandchildren ❤❤

I love your never ending quilt. Thank you for sharing it with us.

As someone who just started making their own hexagon quilt, this was such a lovely video!! Mine is a gift for a father in law and it’s been such a fun project to see come together, I LOVE the themes you have in yours it’s so beautiful and vibrant, I hope to see more of it! 💕💕

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Emma as I always say I so admire all you make, you always find such fantastic fabric. I wonder if you could list a few places for me, I have looked at many different places but never manage to find the type of fabric you find. I wish I could be as clever as you. It’s most definitely something special you have. And gos you design things you make, plus so enjoyable to listen to you talking to us. Thank you.

Hi Emma your quilt is beautiful. Your fabric choices are always lovely. The rotating cutting mat looks really useful, not seen one of those before.

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Good day, Emma. I grabbed a cup of coffee and sat to thoroughly enjoy this video. Thank you so much for being here. Yes, I’m getting prepared to start this hexie project with a friend.

Lovely video, beautiful work...I've been making these for over 20 years. Currently, I'm working on a scrap quilt...I've just recently started an ig account where I share it in stages.. yes it gets a bit difficult choosing how you want to finish the edges or to leave as is...tfs and may you have many happy slow sticking days .

Hi Emma this is beautiful
Could you possibly let me know the wadding that your using it looks very soft and pliable
Many thanks

I always enjoy seeing your progress on your quilt. It has inspired me to get back to making some blocks for mine. I have been piecing several quilts but I think it will be nice to take a little break from that and work on my quilt too. Happy quilting, Emma………………….

I love Elmhirst Fabrics. Such wonderful fabrics and customer service is excellent.

Hi Emma. I enjoyed this video so much and I simply have to start on a hexagon quilt. I have never made one before, but after seeing yours, it is next on my list! Your fabrics are beautiful and complement each other so well. Thank you. Pam Miller in USA-Alabama.

Daisy & Grace have 2 piece acrylic templates for quilt as you go in different shapes. They have a uk website too. I got my hexi templates in the US at Missouri Star Quilt. Thought you might like to check them out if you haven’t seen them.

Also how did you join them together??

Is that a single thread stitch ? So beautiful!

Emma, I love your choice of fabrics! Watching your videos is a joy. I noticed you using your very special & beautiful thimble - are you still happy with it? Is it working well for you?