When I first started making hexagons, I didn't realize how important it was to use standard sizing. I would make hexagons that looked like a size I wanted, and make enough for a project, and it all fit together just fine.
Then I realized that if I kept them standard, every extra hexagon was more usable in the future. 1/2, 5/8, 1, 1-1/2 inch hexagons are much easier than who knows what. Right?
And yet, I still keep this jar that has a mix of sizes. Some of them are standard...I can spot those 1-inch hexagons easily! Others are a mystery. But they're still fun to look at, and you never know! A project may come along that will need random hexies!
Where do you keep your extra hexagons? Do you have them better organized than I do?
I have the same problem with fabric yoyos. Years ago I was making them like crazy not realizing that they were all different sizes! ha. I still have a big plastic jug of them somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI just have a few extras as I usually use them all but mine are not in a cute glass jar...they are in a plastic zippy bag. I think I need to remedy that issue!:)
ReplyDeleteMy hexies are organized by project, and I have limited myself to only TWO of them. I have a tendency to start things and then take years to finish up! Thank you for sharing your patterns each day this month! I am very fond of the tomato! You are so very talented, Mollie :)
ReplyDeleteI tend to work with either 1/6", 1/4" or 1" hexies so they are pretty easy to keep organised. Most will be made with Liberty and I always keep a good supply of the two larger sizes ready to use just in case. On ocassion I work with other fabrics but like the 1/6" hexies I only ever make enough for a specific project when I am using those. My 1/4" Liberty hexies are stored in a tiny tupperware style box and I have a triple zip pouch that holds the box and the other hexies as it is my pouch of choice for hexie projects.
ReplyDeleteMine live in the plastic divided trays that come with Oreos. I keep 1/2"-1 1/2" hexies on hand, periodically basting them as I sort through the scrap bin. They're organized by color, and I love that I rarely have to cut and baste a ton of them for a particular project!
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