Link to the Ornament Video I mentioned: czcams.com/video/2SJKJttRfbk/video.html All the cutting instructions & materials are listed in the description. I also included the metric sizes, too!
Watched this video and then when you mentioned about the ornaments…I had to go find that video!!! I have lots of fabric that is small(er) panels and I hate to cut them (yes..they are old(er) fabrics) but this project might just work for them!!! Thank you!
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you for all of your tips and thorough details! I love that you showed us how to hand sew just in case we would like to do that!
I make balls for children using hexies. They are cute and nice and soft for kids. Can make them any size you want. And I too make coasters with hexies, using seven of them. One for the backing and then folding the other six in half for the front. Maybe you could do a tutorial on them for others. Easy to make and only one seam plus topstitching.
I see them used as placemats in a patriotic color way for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. Also love the idea of turning my scraps into coasters using this method. Saving the video.
I am addicted to these hexigons. I have had the Daisy and Grace ones for a few years now. I even have the half hexie, diamonds, smaller hexies.. and so it goes on.. Yep, I love them. I am an instant person and sew it all with my machine. I have table toppers (I have a round table so I made mine roundish) but you can make them rectangular. I have a rectangular one on my chest of drawers in my bedroom which is also doubles up as my dressing table. I then have matching bed side table topers. In the guest bedroom I have a hexi topper on the cupboard top and one for the bedside lamp. Christmas placemats with matching coasters. A placemat for our cat and my daughter's cats. I am currently working on a coverlet, making them in the pattern of Grandmothers Garden for our Queen size bed. I like doing them at retreats as they are pretty much a mindless, relaxing project that I can stop at anytime and chat with whoever comes and then it's easy to just go back to without making a boo boo. If I am tired or not feeling well but I want to do something, they are great because they are so relaxing. My good sewing friend likes to hand sew all of hers and she has made beautiful lap quilts. Help, I can't stop. haha
Wow, wow, wow! That is incredible! For your lap quilt, how are you making it soft? When I tried this technique with bigger projects, they are so stiff. I would love some advice on this! Thank you for sharing all your projects! Amazing!
Hello Kris, I've seen tutorials before on this idea but yours is way ahead of the others in being so clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, too! Diana. xx
I started making a hexie quilt like this tutorial at least a year ago. Now that I've seen this video, i think I'll make table toppers instead. Looks like a project I can complete. Thx for your ideas and sharing with all of us.
Yes, I’ve tried this. Maybe it’s because I’m left handed, but I still can’t get them to line up. This is what works best for me, but I’m sure there are so many other ways to do this that work best for others. Thank you for the tip! ❤️
Hi glad to see someone else is using the templates to make mats. I have the Missouri star two piece set. Made them individually as you have. Then a light bulb moment hit me! I joined all the backs by machine using the line where you fold them over the edges of the center piece. Joining sections together till I had however many I needed in a row joined the rows together leaving the outer folding edges loose. Then I inserted the middle section folded as you did and machined together, works perfectly. Just wanted to share! Hope this made sense. Lol. Lou
Ok the only way I can explain this is! I drew around the inner edge of the outer template (section left for folding over the center hexagon). Then put two back pieces together right sides and sew from point to point on drawing lines exactly. Adding new back piece working across your row! Work across or around , your next sewing line will start at the point you stopped, it will look odd all your fold over edges flopping around. In the end you have sewn a full inner hexagon. It’s basically a quilt as you go system. Then add your Centers fold over and hand or matching stitch down. Just make sure your drawn lines are accurate, so when you put your center in, it fits. I back stitched at each corner point. I’d send a picture just not tech savvy, sorry. Let me know how this works for you. Thanks Lou
@@SewtheDistance glad to hear, hope it works for you the back comes out so smooth. I didn’t find that I had any gaps sewing up to the previous point and sew on. Almost like doing a partial seam. But not. You’re not leaving a 1/4” or anything Please let me know if it works. Explaining my method is one thing and doing it is another. Thanks again for your interest. Lou
Glad to see I'm not the only quilter who sometimes cuts with the non-dominant hand. When I first started quilting, nobody told me to not do it, so I did just so I wouldn't have to move the fabric. Thanks for the video, I have a small kitchen table that this table topper will be a perfect size!
Great project. I have both of these sets of templates and have a WIP that has been lingering for a few years now ( I know crazy) the intent was to do a whole quilt with the hexis but several table toppers or even table runners might be a good idea. Thanks for sharing, always enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks for sharing. I have used these templates and found it tricky to get the fabrics smooth. But your tips have shown me how to deal with this. Thanks so much. ❤
Hi Kris! Love this project. I would have loved to have seen a real close up of the topper. I have never seen one done with satin stitches. Thank again.
I should have done that! Sorry about that. If you want to email me at sewthedistance@gmail.com, I can send you a close-up picture of it. So glad you like it!
I love how you put this together! Its like quilt as you go epp withought the paper. I want to make a quilt like this!! I have the same template set. I used the smalles one to make paper templates and i have tons of them glue basted and some sewn into flowers. I'm working from home but will be going back into the office soon and i plan on taking the epp to keep ar work, to work so i have something to do with my hands.
So glad you like it! I have thought about making it into a quilt, but I am worried it will be super stiff and not very cuddly. I may give it a try at some point, however. Great suggestion! I use these templates much more than I ever thought I would, EPP included! They have come in handy! Thank you for sharing and watching!
This is great! Thank you. I happen to have the templates but never thot of a table topper. I love hexies & yours are so pretty. Now they are on my gift list!
Thank you so much! I do love that set with the different sizes, too! I used a friend's set at a workshop last year and had to get them. I have used them so much!
Thanks for the link to these templates--I'm not happy with the set I have & so I will try these. I made one with a winter theme fabric, added a ribbon & used it as my January door decoration. Great tutorial--very clear!
I love this!! I've been making hexies pretty much all of April! Both small one inch hexies and the MSQC template. I love your table topper idea!! Especially the scrappy one - thanks for a wonderful tutorial!!
I'm making crumb blocks for the center fabrics. I've been making these with the Daisy & Grace template from MSQC. I like the Daisy & Grace template because you canposition the batting and center piece really quick with no marking. I wish D&G made larger template rings for different sizes.
Great idea! I like that about the templates, too, but I still seemed to bump them when removing them. Lol! I am clumsy with them I guess. Love the idea of making them with crumbs! Thanks for sharing!
I purchased the Hexagon acrylic from MSQC and watched the video. I like yours as a reinforcement of the skill. Thank you . I love your channel! Scraps be gone! whoo whoo!
I have made soooo many of these but your tip about using fusible fleece is the best. I would cut all the hexis but also cut the fleece too. Great time saver. I have made table runners and 3 round table toppers. I’m a gluer too. Love all your videos.
I love it! It would be a cute/pretty way to make coasters. I have a question. Is fabric permanent glue really permanent…like, through the washing machine, in a net bag? I saved this video. I want to make one one of these days.
Thank you! Great question! The fabric glue I use to keep it in the center is Sewline and will evaporate over time. It’s considered temporary. It is also water soluble. Elmer’s school glue will wash out with water and a mild soap. Hope this helps!
Hi Kris. These are really cute and so easy. I can't wait to try it. I think I have an MSQC hexi on my wall. Do you think we can make one in triangles? I know I have those templates...I just don't know why I have so many. 😁
Oh! I didn’t even think about triangles! I will have to look for those templates. I don’t see why you couldn’t. You may have to miter the points differently, but other than that, I think you could do it! Great idea!
The templates you used are Sew Easy whereas I have the Daisy and Grace templates. Missouri Star sell them in America for Daisy and Grace which is a UK company. I buy mine direct from the UK. It is a different style of doing the hexies but the end result is the same. I am biased but I think my templates are the best. haha. I just revisited this video because I was sure you didn't use the same templates as mine so I had to check.
That is so cute. I do not have the tools you used but I do have a thin plastic hexi I could use. and then measure up the outer measurement. I have a question for you. Can I make a bunch of the table toppers and connect them all together to make a larger one in the same manner as you sewed the smaller ones together?
Thank you so much! Yes, you can do that, too! They make beautiful table runners, quilts, and other projects. Just keep adding hexies. ❤️ Hope this helps!
I understand completely! I almost didn’t put it in because I didn’t want people to think they had to hand sew, but that’s the way I do it so I included it. You can make it without. ❤️
Sorry if there is confusion. I don’t top stitch it. I hand stitch (baste) the seam allowance down so it stays flat when I sandwich it and quilt it. I hope this helps!
You only need to do one or the other. If you pin or clip you wouldn’t need to do the hand stitching. Daisy and Grace who make MSQC templates has great tutorials on CZcams.
Link to the Ornament Video I mentioned: czcams.com/video/2SJKJttRfbk/video.html
All the cutting instructions & materials are listed in the description. I also included the metric sizes, too!
This is a beautiful addition to my tablescape! ♥️
Oh, I just love that! I hope you are recovering well. Thinking of your and praying for you! ❤️
I have not made this but I think I would like to . Great job. I love all your projects you are one of my go to. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much! That makes me so happy! 🥰
Watched this video and then when you mentioned about the ornaments…I had to go find that video!!! I have lots of fabric that is small(er) panels and I hate to cut them (yes..they are old(er) fabrics) but this project might just work for them!!! Thank you!
Yay! So glad you love it! The ornaments are so much fun, too! ❤️
just love this project 😍❤. one day.i will try this
thank you for sharing God Bless everyone ❤🙏😊.
Thank you so much! They are a lot of fun to make. God bless to you, too! ❤️
I laughed at the ink will disappear, not the pen!!😂 this is really cute!! Thanks Kris!
😂😂😂 When I was editing, I thought, "Well, that doesn't sound right!"
Love your fabric choices. I think I will try a table runner. Thank you
You are so welcome! A table runner is a great idea! ❤️
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you for all of your tips and thorough details! I love that you showed us how to hand sew just in case we would like to do that!
Thank you, Fallon! ❤️ So glad you like it!
I make balls for children using hexies. They are cute and nice and soft for kids. Can make them any size you want. And I too make coasters with hexies, using seven of them. One for the backing and then folding the other six in half for the front. Maybe you could do a tutorial on them for others. Easy to make and only one seam plus topstitching.
Wow! That is amazing! I have seen the balls made with hexies, but haven't made them yet. I will have to give it a try! Thank you!
I see them used as placemats in a patriotic color way for Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
Also love the idea of turning my scraps into coasters using this method.
Saving the video.
So glad you love it! They would make great placemats. ❤️
I am addicted to these hexigons. I have had the Daisy and Grace ones for a few years now. I even have the half hexie, diamonds, smaller hexies.. and so it goes on.. Yep, I love them. I am an instant person and sew it all with my machine. I have table toppers (I have a round table so I made mine roundish) but you can make them rectangular. I have a rectangular one on my chest of drawers in my bedroom which is also doubles up as my dressing table. I then have matching bed side table topers. In the guest bedroom I have a hexi topper on the cupboard top and one for the bedside lamp. Christmas placemats with matching coasters. A placemat for our cat and my daughter's cats. I am currently working on a coverlet, making them in the pattern of Grandmothers Garden for our Queen size bed. I like doing them at retreats as they are pretty much a mindless, relaxing project that I can stop at anytime and chat with whoever comes and then it's easy to just go back to without making a boo boo. If I am tired or not feeling well but I want to do something, they are great because they are so relaxing. My good sewing friend likes to hand sew all of hers and she has made beautiful lap quilts. Help, I can't stop. haha
Wow, wow, wow! That is incredible! For your lap quilt, how are you making it soft? When I tried this technique with bigger projects, they are so stiff. I would love some advice on this! Thank you for sharing all your projects! Amazing!
So cute❤❤. I going to try and make one. 👏👏👏
Yay! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️
Sooooo adorable ❤🤗👍
Thank you! ❤️
I really need the sewing machine AND the space for it that you have 🤣
Now to grab that hexagon set and get adventurous 😁
Lol! I love my machine and space! Thank you! So glad you are going to make these! They are fun!
@@SewtheDistance maybe a tad addictive??? 😄
Just a little! 😂
@@SewtheDistance 😂now she tells me 🤣🤣
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Really cute idea. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! ❤️ You are so welcome!
I haven't made any of these, but they would make freat gifts.
Yes! Perfect for most occasions! ❤️
Love the idea of making a table topper. I have two different sets by Daisy & Grace. I really like your tulip topper for Spring.
Thank you! The tulips make me happy, too! ❤️
This would make cute baby quilts (if made bigger). Your table toppers are beautiful.
Great idea! Thank you so much! ❤️
so much fun!!!
Thank you! ❤️
Hello Kris,
I've seen tutorials before on this idea but yours is way ahead of the others in being so clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, too! Diana. xx
You're very welcome! What a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much! 🥰
I started making a hexie quilt like this tutorial at least a year ago. Now that I've seen this video, i think I'll make table toppers instead. Looks like a project I can complete. Thx for your ideas and sharing with all of us.
Oh yay! Glad it inspired you to repurpose a project! Thank you for sharing and for watching!
When you’re folding the edges, if you fold in the other direction you can sew it by machine because the edge corners will be in the other direction
Yes, I’ve tried this. Maybe it’s because I’m left handed, but I still can’t get them to line up. This is what works best for me, but I’m sure there are so many other ways to do this that work best for others. Thank you for the tip! ❤️
Hi! Wow! I'm making this now!
Hi! YAY! Let me know if you have any questions! So excited you are making it.
Hi glad to see someone else is using the templates to make mats. I have the Missouri star two piece set. Made them individually as you have. Then a light bulb moment hit me! I joined all the backs by machine using the line where you fold them over the edges of the center piece. Joining sections together till I had however many I needed in a row joined the rows together leaving the outer folding edges loose. Then I inserted the middle section folded as you did and machined together, works perfectly. Just wanted to share! Hope this made sense. Lol. Lou
What a great idea! So smart, and yes, it makes sense! What do you do at the intersections? Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Clever!
Ok the only way I can explain this is! I drew around the inner edge of the outer template (section left for folding over the center hexagon). Then put two back pieces together right sides and sew from point to point on drawing lines exactly. Adding new back piece working across your row! Work across or around , your next sewing line will start at the point you stopped, it will look odd all your fold over edges flopping around. In the end you have sewn a full inner hexagon. It’s basically a quilt as you go system. Then add your Centers fold over and hand or matching stitch down. Just make sure your drawn lines are accurate, so when you put your center in, it fits. I back stitched at each corner point. I’d send a picture just not tech savvy, sorry. Let me know how this works for you. Thanks Lou
@@louisealley4703 I am so going to try this! Thank you! ❤️
@@SewtheDistance glad to hear, hope it works for you the back comes out so smooth. I didn’t find that I had any gaps sewing up to the previous point and sew on. Almost like doing a partial seam. But not. You’re not leaving a 1/4” or anything Please let me know if it works. Explaining my method is one thing and doing it is another. Thanks again for your interest. Lou
Glad to see I'm not the only quilter who sometimes cuts with the non-dominant hand. When I first started quilting, nobody told me to not do it, so I did just so I wouldn't have to move the fabric. Thanks for the video, I have a small kitchen table that this table topper will be a perfect size!
It comes in handy to cut with both hands!
Love that you have a place for this project! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️
Great project. I have both of these sets of templates and have a WIP that has been lingering for a few years now ( I know crazy) the intent was to do a whole quilt with the hexis but several table toppers or even table runners might be a good idea. Thanks for sharing, always enjoy watching your videos.
If that's crazy, I am crazy, too! LOL! So many UFOs in my stash! I understand completely! 😊 Thank you so much for watching my videos! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing. I have used these templates and found it tricky to get the fabrics smooth. But your tips have shown me how to deal with this. Thanks so much. ❤
Yay! So happy this video helped! ❤️
Hi Kris! Love this project. I would have loved to have seen a real close up of the topper. I have never seen one done with satin stitches. Thank again.
I should have done that! Sorry about that. If you want to email me at sewthedistance@gmail.com, I can send you a close-up picture of it. So glad you like it!
Have made many using the yellow set of templates. So much fun. Liked how you put them together. Mine are mostly hand sewn.
Thank you! They are fun, aren't they? Love making these, too! ❤️
Very cute
Thank you! ❤️
I love how you put this together! Its like quilt as you go epp withought the paper. I want to make a quilt like this!! I have the same template set. I used the smalles one to make paper templates and i have tons of them glue basted and some sewn into flowers. I'm working from home but will be going back into the office soon and i plan on taking the epp to keep ar work, to work so i have something to do with my hands.
So glad you like it! I have thought about making it into a quilt, but I am worried it will be super stiff and not very cuddly. I may give it a try at some point, however. Great suggestion! I use these templates much more than I ever thought I would, EPP included! They have come in handy! Thank you for sharing and watching!
This is great! Thank you. I happen to have the templates but never thot of a table topper. I love hexies & yours are so pretty. Now they are on my gift list!
You are so welcome! Glad it inspired you to make one! ❤️
Love it.❤
Thanks! They are fun and addictive! ❤️
So cute! I’m seeing sunflowers.
Oh! This would be so cute as a sunflower! Great idea!
I have the one from MSQC, but have not used it yet. I want a set like you have with various sizes. I Love your videos.❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I do love that set with the different sizes, too! I used a friend's set at a workshop last year and had to get them. I have used them so much!
Thanks for the link to these templates--I'm not happy with the set I have & so I will try these. I made one with a winter theme fabric, added a ribbon & used it as my January door decoration. Great tutorial--very clear!
The door decoration is a brilliant idea!
OH! That is such a wonderful idea! Thank you!
I love this!! I've been making hexies pretty much all of April! Both small one inch hexies and the MSQC template. I love your table topper idea!! Especially the scrappy one - thanks for a wonderful tutorial!!
Thank you so much! I am happy to hear I am not the only one who loves these! LOL! They are addictive! ❤️
I like the coaster idea, especially for seasons, but I try to hand sew as little as possible. LOL😂 Bad Thumb! Thx for the tut...😊
I understand that! You can make them without the handwork. Maybe just use some extra glue on those corners? That may help!
I'm making crumb blocks for the center fabrics. I've been making these with the Daisy & Grace template from MSQC. I like the Daisy & Grace template because you canposition the batting and center piece really quick with no marking. I wish D&G made larger template rings for different sizes.
Great idea! I like that about the templates, too, but I still seemed to bump them when removing them. Lol! I am clumsy with them I guess. Love the idea of making them with crumbs! Thanks for sharing!
I love this project can’t wait to get started!
YAY! So glad you like it! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️
I purchased the Hexagon acrylic from MSQC and watched the video. I like yours as a reinforcement of the skill. Thank you . I love your channel! Scraps be gone! whoo whoo!
Thank you so much! I am happy this video helps! Scraps be gone, indeed! 😍
That’s really neat
Thank you! ❤️
That's a pretty cool hexagon set have you seen the ones from Daisy and Grace they have interlocking pieces it's pretty cool
I have! I mention them at the beginning of this video, but it was a quick blurb so you may have missed it. I like them, too! Thanks for sharing!
I have made soooo many of these but your tip about using fusible fleece is the best. I would cut all the hexis but also cut the fleece too. Great time saver. I have made table runners and 3 round table toppers. I’m a gluer too. Love all your videos.
Great ideas! Thank you so much! Gluers unite! LOL! ❤️
I love it! It would be a cute/pretty way to make coasters. I have a question. Is fabric permanent glue really permanent…like, through the washing machine, in a net bag? I saved this video. I want to make one one of these days.
Thank you! Great question! The fabric glue I use to keep it in the center is Sewline and will evaporate over time. It’s considered temporary. It is also water soluble. Elmer’s school glue will wash out with water and a mild soap. Hope this helps!
I believe AccuQuilt also has hexagon dies? These would be great for our camper as the table we have in there is too small for regular placemats!
They probably do! Great idea! Thanks, Kathleen!
Would be cute using a decorative stitch. I wonder if you glued going the other direction around the hexi, the corners wouldn’t flip. 🤔
That’s a great point! I’ll have to try that. Love the idea of using decorative stitches, too! Thank you! ❤️
Hi Kris. These are really cute and so easy. I can't wait to try it. I think I have an MSQC hexi on my wall. Do you think we can make one in triangles? I know I have those templates...I just don't know why I have so many. 😁
Oh! I didn’t even think about triangles! I will have to look for those templates. I don’t see why you couldn’t. You may have to miter the points differently, but other than that, I think you could do it! Great idea!
The templates you used are Sew Easy whereas I have the Daisy and Grace templates. Missouri Star sell them in America for Daisy and Grace which is a UK company. I buy mine direct from the UK. It is a different style of doing the hexies but the end result is the same. I am biased but I think my templates are the best. haha. I just revisited this video because I was sure you didn't use the same templates as mine so I had to check.
LOL! Thanks for watching again! I didn't get a chance to after our conversation about t it! 😂 I hope you are doing well! i will write back soon!
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Thank you! ❤️
I love your owl wall hanging! Is there a pattern for it?👵🏻
Thank you so much! It is an Accuquilt die, so it really isn't a pattern per se. Here's a link: www.accuquilt.com/go-owl.html . Hope this helps!
That is so cute. I do not have the tools you used but I do have a thin plastic hexi I could use. and then measure up the outer measurement. I have a question for you. Can I make a bunch of the table toppers and connect them all together to make a larger one in the same manner as you sewed the smaller ones together?
Thank you so much! Yes, you can do that, too! They make beautiful table runners, quilts, and other projects. Just keep adding hexies. ❤️ Hope this helps!
I’m curious if they can be hot mats for the table to put hot dish of food on? Have you tried to do them with thinsulate?
I haven't tried that, but I am sure you could! Great idea! Thank you!
I have the set from MSQC, but I would like to know where you got your set of 8?
Sure! I got it on Amazon. Here’s a link! amzn.to/3puKKAH
Cute project, but this girl hates hand sewing! Thanks for sharing.
I understand completely! I almost didn’t put it in because I didn’t want people to think they had to hand sew, but that’s the way I do it so I included it. You can make it without. ❤️
They are so easy to machine sew them. I don't do hand stitch a thing
I've tried and they just don't come out right for me without hand sewing first. Kudos to you for being able to do it! I wish I could! ❤️
Would be cute using a decorative stitch. I wonder if you glued going the other direction around the hexi, the corners wouldn’t flip. 🤔
Top stitch and hand stitch, why?
Sorry if there is confusion. I don’t top stitch it. I hand stitch (baste) the seam allowance down so it stays flat when I sandwich it and quilt it. I hope this helps!
You only need to do one or the other. If you pin or clip you wouldn’t need to do the hand stitching. Daisy and Grace who make MSQC templates has great tutorials on CZcams.
@@alexandra-zaza-burnsshe just prefers the way that looks.