Hexies Gone Modern: Not Just Gramma's Garden

We've had one Hexie Hen Party at Threadbenders and it felt a little bit like a bag of potato chips. Nobody did just one.  They were having way too much fun for that.

But for those of you who are on the fence about joining us, but don't want to do gramma's flower garden, there are some amazing modern hexies out there.




Here's some ways to make an old pattern new.

From All People Quilt

Make it large. It's a big impact, you get done faster, and there's lots of yummy room for quilting, if you wish. 

Found on Pinterest

Make it bold. Bright or unexpected colors always are exciting.

From Singing Stitches

Break the mold. No you don't have to make that grid all the way across the quilt. Leave white spaces for quilting and for emphasis.

From Quiltville

Do something unexpected. Who knew you could make letters out of hexies. But once you've seen it, you can do it.

Use your prints to advantage. Great prints are even better if you fussy cut and showcase them where they're best. Cut them so that the very best bits are in the center showing off.

Don't you dare tell us these quilts are old fashioned. Although my grandmother would have jumped right in and made one too.

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 for the Hexie Hen party. You don't need to bring anything. Just come, sit, sew, and glow.