It's true. I'm completely smitten by hexagons. Which is why H is for Hexies. But these aren't just any hexies...these are the super teeny tiny variety! And technically, I cheated with how I made them, but I still think they're cute.
This miniature faux quilting is attached to a felt gift card holder, which you can tie onto a package. I slid a Starbucks card in there, but I think it would be perfect for using with a gift card to your favorite fabric or craft store. Right?
You will need:
Felt (I recommend wool blend)
Fabric scraps
Paper-backed fusible web
Thread
Embroidery floss
Pencil
Scissors
Iron
Needle
Hexie Card Holder PDF template
Cut a front and back piece out of the felt. Cut a slit by folding the back piece in half and cutting a V-like shape. You can follow the template, but free-handing it is probably easier. This slit will allow you to slide a ribbon through for gift giving!
Trace seven hexagons onto the paper side of the fusible web. Cut them apart so you can iron them onto each fabric scrap.
Iron the fusible web onto the wrong side of the fabric, then cut them out. This is one of the very handy things about paper-backed fusible web!
Now, these things are very tiny as you can see from the one on my finger. Peeling the paper backing off is a little tricky, but if you scrape the fabric gently away from the paper, you should be able to get it off okay. It just takes a bit of patience.
Lay the hexies out on the front piece of felt as you want them, then iron them down. I found it easiest to iron down the middle hexagon first, then I added the rest.
Use thread to stitch the hexies in place. For this, I used quilting thread, but you could use a single strand of embroidery floss.
The hexagons will stay in place with just the fusible web, but I kind of like how this looks like they are basted like the real deal!
Next, stitch the front and back pieces of felt together using embroidery floss and running stitch.
Add a gift card, and you're set! Yay for teeny tiny hexies!
I think these would be fun to add on to other small objects too. What might you add some hexies onto?
Mollie, I can't get to the PDF. Not sure why but I can't find the link.
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http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
Ahhhh! So sorry about that! The link was missing, but now it's there. It's in the "You will need" section. Thanks so much for letting me know!
DeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteHow about stitching those little hexxies onto the hem of a little girls skirt? Or the hem of little boys cut offs?
ReplyDeleteThe cutest!! :)
ReplyDeleteGah! I love it! That is so simple but so cute. I just got back from the International Quilt Festival in Houston and everything was hexagons. I got a kit with the papers already cut and ready to go for English paper piecing a baby quilt in Grandmother's Flower Garden. Love it - and you aren't cheating at all. That is a perfectly acceptable way to do applique in my book!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm jealous! I'd love to go to a big quilt show like that...although I imagine it's a bit overwhelming!
DeleteI love your little itty bitty hexies. I teach hexagons (the old fashioned way) at my local quilt shop and the ladies would just have a fit over yours. Thanks for sharing. janae'
ReplyDeletehaha! I really do love the old-fashioned kind...these were more of a tribute to them at a really small size!
ReplyDeleteI did a decoupage ipad cover with hexies! I love them too, although I cut out probably a hundred more than I needed and now I am trying to find ways to use them up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Feel like I'm seeing hexies in my dreams at the moment as a result of trying to get B's cot blanket done!
ReplyDeleteWell, I sure do love this!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so precious! I wish I was giving gift cards to somebody this year...maybe a Christmas card holder instead!
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