How to Quilt as You Go using a sewing machine, and Daisy and Graces Quilt as You Go templates. Quilt as you go templates are available here www.daisyandgra...
These are great templates. A wonderful way to use up those scraps of batting I have. If you fold over the edges in a counter-clockwise directions it makes the sewing easier as you are not running up against the open edge of the miter.
Received my templates yesterday. Today my sewing room is full of hexis. Even my granddaughter is joining in and we have two sewing machines humming. We are making an eye spy quilt. This will be a great stash buster.
I just bought this quilt as you go hexagon template. I love it. I cut out some strips of fabric large enough for the big template and the strips the size for the inner batting and top fabric. I already had the magic pins and away I went. It's such good fun and relaxing into the bargain. I am going to join them all together with some of the invisible thread with a small zig zag on the machine. Hey presto, hexies in a hurry!!! Thank you Nicola, I'm one of your Australian customers.
I made a tree skirt for my Christmas tree using Nicola's technique. I sewed mine all by hand. It takes longer but the result is so much nicer. I used one Christmas charm pack and a few more from my stash and about a yard of green and red background fabric. I made the background hexies either green or red and arranged them so it is reversible with a green/red pattern on the back. To make the skirt I left one seam of the circle open to put it around the trunk of the tree. It is very unique. Love this technique! Thank you, Nickola.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I just bought the Magic pins because of you! I love them!!! I noticed that it was like a Fun & Done method. I don't have those templates, so I used my hexagon ruler and cut 6.5 inch hexagon for the back, and a 4.5 inch hexagon for the front. I then marked a one inch line on all 6 sides on the back on the larger hexagon. I then centered the batting, and the smaller hexagon . Pinned (with the Magic pins), pressed, and am ready to either hand stitch, or machine stitch.
I always skip the pins... i use the purple Elmer's glue stick. Holds great, no pin holes in your fabric, very little (if any) shifting and it comes out on the wash.
Love this. Saw it on Missouri Quilt Tutorial and ordered the templates. Can hardly wait for them to arrive. You did a great job teaching this!! I'm in north Eastern Pennsylvania USA.🤗
Great tutorial. ❤ Love using these templates. I hand sew mine. I’ve also found that I can use all my bamboo and cotton batting scrap strips, as even if they are too narrow, they can be sewn together using the zigzag stitch method and used effectively. The soft batting gives a nice drape and is great for QAYG as it is not too stiff.
I've ordered my templates, saw MSQC tutorial and your live show with them this last week. Wow. Already got these pins which I prefer to glass head ones as finer- and iron proof is a bonus then. Can't wait to start some Hexies
If you fold the seams and turn it clockwise as you are folding them, then your corners will be going in the direction that you are sewing and you won't have to hold each corner down as you go around sewing it. 🤓 I think it makes it just a little bit easier to sew the hexagons.
I purchased the template from MSQC and received it today. Forgot to order the pins! Thanks for letting us benefit from the partnership. I hope that you will benefit as well. Happy Christmas. ~M
Michelle, thank you, it has been so much fun so far, Jenny and her Team are amazing to work with. Merry Christmas and a Happy Sewing New Year, Nicola X
Just seen you on Hochanda, Nicola. Had to visit your channel. What a great video, you have a lovely manner and your sewing experience shines through. Looking forward to more. Oh, and I bought your templates today too!
Hello Carole, Thank you so much, I'm glad that you've enjoyed my videos and inspired you to have a go. I will try and get around to doing some more videos shortly. Thanks Nicola X
I ordered your template from Missouri Star when it was the Daily Deal and it arrive today! I'll be trying it out tomorrow. I think it would make really cute coasters to put drinks on to protect wood tables. I may need to get some of those Magic Pins as well!
Hi Mary Ellen, I had the same idea, check out my snowmen coaster kit, they are so much fun to make. The magic pins are so great to work I wouldn't use anything else now. Happy Sewing, Nicola x www.daisyandgrace.co.uk/collections/templates/products/snowman-coaster-kit-includes-2-1-2-hexagon-template
What is the template you are using g for the large and smaller. Want to figure out what size so I can measure the size of shape I am considering. Thanks!!
Hi I bought the hexagon template and know I love this method. Sort of new to all this so please forgive the question. 😊 what type of wadding should be used? Are there brands that work best. Not sure if medium loft is too much. Please help. Thank you.
Loved your tutorial. I first saw your product on msqc. Your tutorial is much better and easy to follow. I am going to buy the templates! I see if I’m in the US I have to buy from msqc.... I hope you make money from the sale.
Thank you for your comment and although you have measured the overall dimensions traditionally the size of a Hexagon is the length of its side , so it is 2 1/2", hope this helps. XXX
@@abbeyp8834 I got mine at Missouri State Quilt Co. They were out of stock for a while, but now they are back. Can't wait to try it, but I am forcing myself to finish my other quilt first. lol
Hi Abbey, I would try it out using either, white, black or grey and see what works the best, I think you could come up with something quite amazing or even go for a contrast colour that would be fun. Please let me know if you do it as I would love to see it. Nicola X
Hello from across the pond im new to your channel. I just purchased the hexagon kit for my first quilt from Missouri Quilt and looks like i need to get those pins buy didnt know which ones would be better for the job. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing
Hi Nicola! Thank you for the lovely tutorial & the hexi template as well! I just ordered my set after watching Jenny Doan & her girls demo it, & I just love the possibilities! I've looked through your tutorials and didn't see any for the other qayg templates you have available (except for the diamond ). Is it possible that you might add a tutorial on those at some point as well? Also, I really want to get the other shape set, but I am wondering if the templates use yardage or precuts? And if they do use precuts, how many can you get on one? I absolutely love your templates, they are just brilliant! Ooohhh the design possibilities! One other question ~ I noticed that Jenny is offering your templates in neon, and yours are clear ~ can we in America order the clear style from you? Thank you so much, once again, I am simply in love!
Hi Carol, thanks so much, I'm glad I have got your creative juices going, you are right the possibilities are endless, I'm still coming up with new ideas for templates I have had for years now!! Regarding my clear templates, yes you may buy the clear ones from me that Missouri Star Quilt Co aren't stocking but the ones that they are selling I'm afraid that I can't provide those to the USA, but Jenny's templates are just the same apart from the colour. As you can imagine I am horrendously busy at the moment as I am a one woman business and I do intend doing more videos, but the technique of the QAYG is the same for all the templates. I hope that helps, Happy Sewing Nicola X
@@nicolawalton4056 ahh, I completely understand the one woman business model, lol ~ I come in the same model only less successful, 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for taking a moment to answer my questions, and I hope you have a lovely morning! 😘💗😘😊
Hi Abbey, no I don't I have tried larger ones but they then aren't quit as you go as they need quilting when they get larger :( . Happy Sewing Nicola X
I am really interested in how to join them as well. I am working in getting all the hexies sewn using your technique and cant wait to see the next step! Thank you for sharing!!
Hello, apart from the templates that are already available at The Missouri Star Quilt Co. I can ship the other templates to the USA. Thank you, Nicola X
Hello Colleen, sorry for the lateness in coming back to you, you can find my templates on my website www.daisyandgrace.co.uk I'm afraid that I don't have a stockist as yet in Australia. The other alternative is via www.Hochanda.co.uk I hope this helps. Nicola X
Hello Marlene, the hexagon I'm demonstrating is the 2 1/2" (finished size) and it is the biggest hexagon I do, any larger and it can't be quilt as you go as the inner area is too big. I hope this helps. Nicola X
Hi @@rosepaul9681 this would be an option to quilt before sewing but with my templates I wanted it to be a project that didn't require quilting. Also the templates would become very expensive and the larger they are the more fragile the outer shape becomes. Nicola X
These are great templates. A wonderful way to use up those scraps of batting I have. If you fold over the edges in a counter-clockwise directions it makes the sewing easier as you are not running up against the open edge of the miter.
Good idea
I wondered why the lady was folding and pinning the wrong way round, she paid for it when it came to sewing. So much easier the other way.
I did these with hand stitching the binding. It was a great travel project. Love your beautiful fabric.
Received my templates yesterday. Today my sewing room is full of hexis. Even my granddaughter is joining in and we have two sewing machines humming. We are making an eye spy quilt. This will be a great stash buster.
Thanks Jacki, have fun, and I'd love to see it when its finished? Nicola XXX
I just bought this quilt as you go hexagon template. I love it. I cut out some strips of fabric large enough for the big template and the strips the size for the inner batting and top fabric. I already had the magic pins and away I went. It's such good fun and relaxing into the bargain. I am going to join them all together with some of the invisible thread with a small zig zag on the machine. Hey presto, hexies in a hurry!!! Thank you Nicola, I'm one of your Australian customers.
Thank you Sue X
I made a tree skirt for my Christmas tree using Nicola's technique. I sewed mine all by hand. It takes longer but the result is so much nicer. I used one Christmas charm pack and a few more from my stash and about a yard of green and red background fabric. I made the background hexies either green or red and arranged them so it is reversible with a green/red pattern on the back. To make the skirt I left one seam of the circle open to put it around the trunk of the tree. It is very unique. Love this technique! Thank you, Nickola.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I just bought the Magic pins because of you! I love them!!! I noticed that it was like a Fun & Done method. I don't have those templates, so I used my hexagon ruler and cut 6.5 inch hexagon for the back, and a 4.5 inch hexagon for the front. I then marked a one inch line on all 6 sides on the back on the larger hexagon. I then centered the batting, and the smaller hexagon . Pinned (with the Magic pins), pressed, and am ready to either hand stitch, or machine stitch.
tootsiequilt I thought about doing that too...Then thought...But I love these! Well done you 😊
I always skip the pins... i use the purple Elmer's glue stick. Holds great, no pin holes in your fabric, very little (if any) shifting and it comes out on the wash.
Love this. Saw it on Missouri Quilt Tutorial and ordered the templates. Can hardly wait for them to arrive. You did a great job teaching this!! I'm in north Eastern Pennsylvania USA.🤗
Such a lovely way to quilt as you go…love your chatter too xx
The video shooting on this is incredible! Thank you.
Great tutorial. ❤ Love using these templates. I hand sew mine. I’ve also found that I can use all my bamboo and cotton batting scrap strips, as even if they are too narrow, they can be sewn together using the zigzag stitch method and used effectively. The soft batting gives a nice drape and is great for QAYG as it is not too stiff.
I've ordered my templates, saw MSQC tutorial and your live show with them this last week. Wow. Already got these pins which I prefer to glass head ones as finer- and iron proof is a bonus then. Can't wait to start some Hexies
I am so pleased that you like the pins as much as me. Happy Sewing, Nicola XXX
Bought the hexie templates and "magic" pins! Can't wait to get started! Thank you Nicola!
Thank you, you'll have so much fun XX
Love this idea. I’ve had iron over pins for years, they’re called glass head pins lol
Or even just regular old metal pins. I just don't understand the excitement level over these pins.
@@lynn2551 Actually they are lovely and fine and ends don't get hot. I love them
I really like this hexigon block! Your template is brilliant. I very much appreciate your video too! Thank you 😊
Thank you Melanie, Happy Sewing, Nicola X
Where do you get the template
Love your accent. ❤️
Great tutorial! The best QAYG hexagons I've seen!
Thank you X
Hi Nicola,
I received your parcel today and I loved the little note you left.
Thank you Carol, Happy Sewing!! XXX
Love your tutorial. Inspired me. Can't wait to try it.
I just bought your templates at Missouri Star Quilt. I can’t wait to get them and get started. Thanks!🥰
That's great Yvette, Happy Sewing, Nicola X
Me too!
I did too ! this is gonna be so fun !
Thank you so much! This is an amazing tutorial so thorough 💖I really enjoyed it from start to finish!💖
Thank you "Sew" much XXX
I love this technique and templates! I also love hexies and hand stitching!
Thank you Brenda, Happy Sewing XXX
What an Amazing idea many thanks for sharing this tutorial 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😃😃😃😃😃😃💐💐💐
Thank you. I have to decide what I am going to use to start.
I've just purchased mine after watching Jenny on MSQC...Can't wait to try this!
Fabulous Elizabeth, you will have fun, Nicola X
Nicola Walton , magic pins next!!
@@maplelassuk the magic pins are just back in stock!! X
Lovely tool works wonderful very pleased
Thank you Hazel, Happy Sewing, Nicola X
Oh dear my tablet keyboard cant spell yet Awwwwwww Blesssssss I have just subscribed lol lol lol xxx
Fantastic video, ordered the template today hope it comes for Christmas your so clever👍
Hi Hazel, thank you so much, the post is slightly slower than normal but it should still reach you by Christmas. Merry Christmas, Nicola X
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I hzve just subscribed yippieee cant wait till the next tutorial 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Nicola parcel arrived today have a wonderful Christmas 👍👍👍👍
Merry Christmas and Happy Sewing New Year XXX
I too ordered your templates from Missouri Star. I think I will enjoy doing them. It looks like a fun project
Thanks Mary XX
If you fold the seams and turn it clockwise as you are folding them, then your corners will be going in the direction that you are sewing and you won't have to hold each corner down as you go around sewing it. 🤓 I think it makes it just a little bit easier to sew the hexagons.
I purchased the template from MSQC and received it today. Forgot to order the pins! Thanks for letting us benefit from the partnership. I hope that you will benefit as well. Happy Christmas. ~M
Michelle, thank you, it has been so much fun so far, Jenny and her Team are amazing to work with. Merry Christmas and a Happy Sewing New Year, Nicola X
Just seen you on Hochanda, Nicola. Had to visit your channel. What a great video, you have a lovely manner and your sewing experience shines through. Looking forward to more. Oh, and I bought your templates today too!
Hello Carole, Thank you so much, I'm glad that you've enjoyed my videos and inspired you to have a go. I will try and get around to doing some more videos shortly. Thanks Nicola X
My template will be under the tree; my sister’s getting it for me with the proviso that I use it on one for her!
Oh Nellie that is a bit cheeky of her, hope you get to make something for yourself too? Happy Sewing, Nicola X
Thank you for your great technique with those nice templates.
Thank you X
You explain everything so well, looking forward to seeing you at Ally Pally....keep the vids coming 😊😊😊
Hi Carol, glad you like the video, I will indeed keep them coming, but unfortunately I won't be at Ally Pally this year. XX
Oh no, was looking forward to buying my supplies, I will pop onto website do you have the manic pins in stock?
Magic even 😂😂😂
Hi Carol, they are back in stock I have just re-ordered them so as soon as I get them I will send them out.XX
Ok thanks I ordered 2 boxes x
Please show us how you assemble to make a quilt? Very Interested.
You need one of those “purple things” to push your fabric.
I hope you make a larger square and hexagon template
I was wondering how you do that, thank you, I'll go buy that piece and give it a go
Thank you Angela X
To guide my fabric I use a seem ripper. Works really well.
Great idea Sharon, Happy Sewing, Nicola X
I ordered your template from Missouri Star when it was the Daily Deal and it arrive today! I'll be trying it out tomorrow. I think it would make really cute coasters to put drinks on to protect wood tables. I may need to get some of those Magic Pins as well!
Hi Mary Ellen, I had the same idea, check out my snowmen coaster kit, they are so much fun to make. The magic pins are so great to work I wouldn't use anything else now. Happy Sewing, Nicola x
www.daisyandgrace.co.uk/collections/templates/products/snowman-coaster-kit-includes-2-1-2-hexagon-template
What is the template you are using g for the large and smaller. Want to figure out what size so I can measure the size of shape I am considering. Thanks!!
Thanks Nicola. Love your templates and patterns. Need magic pins, very useful addition to the sewing box
Thanks Rosemary, yes I wouldn't be without my magic pins. x
Thomas Johnson antiques ?
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Hi I bought the hexagon template and know I love this method. Sort of new to all this so please forgive the question. 😊 what type of wadding should be used? Are there brands that work best. Not sure if medium loft is too much. Please help. Thank you.
Loved your tutorial. I first saw your product on msqc. Your tutorial is much better and easy to follow. I am going to buy the templates! I see if I’m in the US I have to buy from msqc.... I hope you make money from the sale.
Wish you had shown how you join the completed hexagons together.
Bare with it's going to be done shortly. X
I am going to do another video on that, make sure to subscribe and then you will see it as soon as I load it. Thank you, Nicola X
She says in the video at the end that you can join them together with zig zags, but that might be another video.
in what world is this a 2 1/2 " template. I measured it and it's 6 1/8th the little one is 4 3/4?
Thank you for your comment and although you have measured the overall dimensions traditionally the size of a Hexagon is the length of its side , so it is 2 1/2", hope this helps. XXX
Do you sell the hexagon templates and magic pins. If so how much please. I live in Curra Queensland Australia
Hi Joanne, yes I do sell them you can find them on my website www.daisyandgrace.co.uk
Thank you, Nicola X
@@DaisyandGrace wish i could find it in US or Canada🤔
@@abbeyp8834 check out Missouri Star Quilt Co, they have a small selection of my templates. XXX
@@DaisyandGrace that was one of the first places I checked they do not have that ruler
@@abbeyp8834 I got mine at Missouri State Quilt Co. They were out of stock for a while, but now they are back. Can't wait to try it, but I am forcing myself to finish my other quilt first. lol
Love it!!! How would you deal with different coloured threads on the front if I decide to do black and white? 💕
Hi Abbey, I would try it out using either, white, black or grey and see what works the best, I think you could come up with something quite amazing or even go for a contrast colour that would be fun. Please let me know if you do it as I would love to see it. Nicola X
@@DaisyandGrace Thanks so much Nicola!! I will try that I think your creations are beautiful! Love from Canada💕
@@abbeyp8834 thank you XXX
Hi, Nicola, what wadding do you use ? I am in Australia 🇦🇺
Hi, I use 80/20 quilters wadding, 80% cotton 20% polyester, I hope that helps x
Hello from across the pond im new to your channel. I just purchased the hexagon kit for my first quilt from Missouri Quilt and looks like i need to get those pins buy didnt know which ones would be better for the job. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing
Hi Nicola! Thank you for the lovely tutorial & the hexi template as well! I just ordered my set after watching Jenny Doan & her girls demo it, & I just love the possibilities! I've looked through your tutorials and didn't see any for the other qayg templates you have available (except for the diamond ). Is it possible that you might add a tutorial on those at some point as well? Also, I really want to get the other shape set, but I am wondering if the templates use yardage or precuts? And if they do use precuts, how many can you get on one? I absolutely love your templates, they are just brilliant! Ooohhh the design possibilities! One other question ~ I noticed that Jenny is offering your templates in neon, and yours are clear ~ can we in America order the clear style from you? Thank you so much, once again, I am simply in love!
Hi Carol, thanks so much, I'm glad I have got your creative juices going, you are right the possibilities are endless, I'm still coming up with new ideas for templates I have had for years now!! Regarding my clear templates, yes you may buy the clear ones from me that Missouri Star Quilt Co aren't stocking but the ones that they are selling I'm afraid that I can't provide those to the USA, but Jenny's templates are just the same apart from the colour. As you can imagine I am horrendously busy at the moment as I am a one woman business and I do intend doing more videos, but the technique of the QAYG is the same for all the templates. I hope that helps, Happy Sewing Nicola X
@@nicolawalton4056 ahh, I completely understand the one woman business model, lol ~ I come in the same model only less successful, 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for taking a moment to answer my questions, and I hope you have a lovely morning! 😘💗😘😊
How can I purchase your hexagon template?
May I ask what machine you are using in this video? Best regards
Can you let me know what wadding you use, looks lovely and flat, not too springy, have just bought Star in a hexagon ( smaller version)
Hi Pam, I use 80% cotton, 20% Polyester quilters wadding, Happy Sewing, Nicola X
@@DaisyandGrace Thank you Nicola ( and for our lovely conversation today) x
@@pamgreen1898 it was lovely to talk to you today as well XX
how do I orde this template and pins?
Hi Marcia, you can find them on my website
www.daisyandgrace.co.uk
Happy Sewing
Nicola X
Kool!! Do u offer a bigger/more sizes template?
Hi Abbey, no I don't I have tried larger ones but they then aren't quit as you go as they need quilting when they get larger :( . Happy Sewing Nicola X
What type of waddling do you use please
Hi Caitlin, I use 80-20 quilters wadding (80% cotton 20% Polyester) I hope that helps. Happy sewing.
Nicola X
Where do you buy your templates?
Hello Lynn, you can buy the full range of templates from
www.daisyandgrace.co.uk
I hope that helps.
Nicola X
You can put a man on the moon, but you can’t put metal in the microwave OR sew over a pin!
Do you have a video on sewing the hexagonal together. Quilt as you go
Hello Marlene, I haven't yet done a video on how to join them but I will be doing one, watch this space.
Many thanks
Nicola X
I am really interested in how to join them as well. I am working in getting all the hexies sewn using your technique and cant wait to see the next step! Thank you for sharing!!
I'm also interested on seeing a video how to sew the hexagons together.
Love the templates
Hi we’re do you get the template please ....thanks ..
Thanks for asking JoJo, you can get them from my website www.daisyandgrace.co.uk
Do you ship to the US?
Hello, apart from the templates that are already available at The Missouri Star Quilt Co. I can ship the other templates to the USA. Thank you, Nicola X
How can I get your hexi template, I am in Australia
Hello Colleen, sorry for the lateness in coming back to you, you can find my templates on my website www.daisyandgrace.co.uk
I'm afraid that I don't have a stockist as yet in Australia. The other alternative is via
www.Hochanda.co.uk
I hope this helps.
Nicola X
Do you have bigger sizes. The one in the video looks bigger than the one you have for sale on your web site. Thank you. I really want to do this
Hello Marlene, the hexagon I'm demonstrating is the 2 1/2" (finished size) and it is the biggest hexagon I do, any larger and it can't be quilt as you go as the inner area is too big. I hope this helps.
Nicola X
Am interested in a bigger size too. Why couldn't you quilt each bigger block a bit before joining?
Hi @@rosepaul9681 this would be an option to quilt before sewing but with my templates I wanted it to be a project that didn't require quilting. Also the templates would become very expensive and the larger they are the more fragile the outer shape becomes. Nicola X
Just watched Jenny Doan demo your method. She kept calling you Ni-cola. 😅
I know, its great isn't it, I have my own Jenny name!! xxx
How did you stitch your hexies together? Can it be done on the machine?
Where can l buy the templates please
Hazel Giles, these are now available at Missouri Star Quilt Company.
Hi Hazel, if you are based in the Uk, you can get the templates from my store WWW.daisyandgrace.co.uk. Many thanks X