Hexi Love

Long before I started blogging, there were a couple projects that I started. 

I even finished a couple....but not my favorite one.

Sorting this weekend found me nostalgic for my very first pieced project, 

a grandmother's flower garden.

It could have a bit to do with the 

HEXALONG at Lily's Quilts

{or, it could just be that I am trying to avoid my Jane}.

Ok. Maybe both.

piece.

Heather

Modern FWQAL

I've been having a blast with the modern selections from Sew Fresh Fabrics. 

I have Kaffe fabrics selected, too....wishing there were more hours in the day.

piece.

Heather

colors abound

The tall white liatris, magenta phlox,
orange tiger lilies & soft pink poppies are in bloom.

They join the 'blue' hostas sprouting their later season white bells,
 the multi-colored, ruffled daylilies,
dark purple pansies and hot pink petunias.

One single tomato is just beginning to turn orange.

The last of the bright green sweet basil has been picked.

Swimming in sparkling, aqua water is a welcome
relief on the warmest of summer days.

Colors abound as this week's FWQAL blocks are completed.

Heather

play time

I think I'll have a hard time hanging on to this little block.

Halfway through, 

little Miss decided she 

NEEDS it. 

....then she saw the 

tiny pink hedgehog. 

*SO HERS*

Mama can always make more!

Happy Stitching,

Heather

APPLIQUE VIDEO has posted!

Basic Applique, Part 2 just posted to YouTube.

You'll find freezer paper method & fusible options for

basket handles and vine work, utilizing bias.

Hand applique is discussed, as is machine applique

{zig zag top stitched, settings included} for 4-6" basket blocks.

VIDEO part one can be found here. Simplified needle turn & back basting
are demonstrated, as are some basic hand applique techniques.

For supplemental photo tutorials and to find the videos in the future, click on the right hand side link: APPLIQUE TUTORIALS.

If you have any questions or would like more information on

additional topics, please send an

email to HeatherL02 [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Thank you!

Happy Applique,

Heather