Monday, 18 June 2012

A Finished Top and Back On The Needle!


Six months in the making and the hexagon charm quilt top is finished!

I have hand pieced 1,033 pieces of 1 1/2" hexagons to achieve the required size.







The top measures at 72" x 73"











There are no straight borders for this quilt as my daughter loves the hexagon shaped edging and wanted me to leave it as such.  I'll be adding more hexagons for the backing edges once the quilting is done.





It'll be backed with Topiary from the Parisville line by Tula Pink - it's one of my daughter's favourite prints.



I'll be hand quilting following an outline flower design using pearl cotton thread.

On another note, I have resumed knitting, it was my on-the-go project prior to piecing the hexagons.  I've picked up where I left off on the Mediterranean Lace Shawl - a pattern from 'A Gathering Of Lace' knitting book by Maureen Egan Emlet.  I have a few more rows before I get to the edging then on to blocking!



Hope to have more pictures of it soon!

Have a great week, everyone!

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37 comments:

  1. Oops-Lah18 June 2012 at 23:04

    Wow, so many hexagons. Well done, no wonder your daughter loves it. Did you make it with scraps? And is it a real charm quilt, using the same fabric only once? I love the backing fabric you are using as well.

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  2. Beth18 June 2012 at 23:09

    Wow! Seriously - wow! Love it.

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  3. Rosemary Dickinson18 June 2012 at 23:28

    What a beauty! I can't get over how many hexagons you made! It's just awesome. You lace shawl looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see it all done!

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  4. Roos19 June 2012 at 00:21

    Oh my FarahLin, how gorgeous, all those little hexagons you did a great job and I'm sure that your daughter will love it.
    Your shawl looks amazing, can't wait to see it finished.

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  5. Grit19 June 2012 at 00:26

    Wow, oh FarahLin, so beautiful work. I love it. And you make your daughter happy.
    Wunderschön und so eine tolle Arbeit.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  6. Sil19 June 2012 at 01:05

    Wonderful! I have 830. :)

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  7. Linda19 June 2012 at 01:12

    Awesome!

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  8. Denise in PA19 June 2012 at 02:11

    Gorgeous. And, a fantastic choice for the backing!

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  9. Ali19 June 2012 at 03:08

    Wow that's fabulous! That's the sort of quilt that just lends itself to cuddling up in. I hope I have the nerve to tackle a project like that some day!

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  10. City Krafters19 June 2012 at 04:52

    What patience you have that must have felt like a marathon
    Good work lovely quilt your daughter will love it"

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    1. FarahLin19 June 2012 at 16:33

      Thanks! She loves it and can't wait to have it on her bed! =)

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  11. hafza19 June 2012 at 10:09

    This is lovely...it will be a beautiful quilt for sure!!

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  12. carol fun19 June 2012 at 11:45

    This is just breath taking! What an exquisite quilt. And your knitting has my attention too - very very pretty.

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  13. Kwan'sQuilt19 June 2012 at 15:32

    Very pretty hexagon quilt..wonderful hand work!!! I hope I have patience like you so I will finish my leftover projects. You have amazing hands. :)

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  14. Chrissy19 June 2012 at 16:59

    Wow your quilt is amazing! I love hexagons.

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  15. Pile O Fabric19 June 2012 at 21:17

    Seriously just like everyone else said, WOW! I'm speechless this is incredible!

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  16. Ginny20 June 2012 at 11:14

    Your hexies are wonderful! Your daughter will have a treasure!

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  17. sheepless21 June 2012 at 10:19

    Wow! That's a fantastic quilt! Congratulations on all those little hexxies! Can hardly wait to see the quilt when it's done!

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  18. StitchinByTheLake21 June 2012 at 21:55

    I am totally amazed at all the hexagons you have hand pieced - what a work of art. Congratulations! blessings, marlene

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  19. I Quilt for Fun22 June 2012 at 20:12

    Incredible! Congratulations!

    Jan

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  20. Debbie22 June 2012 at 20:38

    It looks fabulous! Congrats!

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  21. Cathy Tomm22 June 2012 at 22:50

    Your Hexagon Quilt looks great.

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  22. Kat23 June 2012 at 00:20

    This is beautiful! So much hard work and love went into that quilt, I'm sure your daughter will cherish it for years to come.

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  23. Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting23 June 2012 at 04:07

    Wow! I've only made one hexie flower, EVER! I'm intimidated by the thought of just repairing a few hexie flowers in a quilt top that was given to me. Wow! Wonderful!

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  24. Deborah23 June 2012 at 07:42

    Your hexagon quilt is an amazing accomplishment! Beautiful!

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  25. SuperMomNoCape23 June 2012 at 10:27

    I can only imagine the hours and hours that went into making this quilt top. It's beautiful. And I'm sure that you're daughter is going to treasure it.

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  26. Tara Knight24 June 2012 at 01:00

    Wow! This is an amazing quilt! So beautiful!

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  27. Tara Knight27 June 2012 at 00:51

    Congrats I am honoring you with the Liebster Blog Award! If you don't know what it is check it out here

    http://happymommaquilts.blogspot.com/2012/06/liebster-award.html

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  28. Unknown27 June 2012 at 03:24

    Wow! I am amazed. You are amazing! I’d love for you to share this on Tuesday’s Tidbits at Naptime Delights: http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/06/tuesdays-tidbits-6.html

    Thanks!
    Sarah
    {http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com}

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  29. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD28 June 2012 at 07:59

    This is just fabulous, I admire your patience and hardwork. It will be stunning finished, something very special :)

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  30. Kristys Stitches29 June 2012 at 21:34

    OMG you have so much patience! I would have gone made by now! BUT it is sooo worth the effort it is amazing!

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  31. hueisei8 July 2012 at 10:18

    I fall in love with your hexagon quilt!

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  32. Manuela12 July 2012 at 20:56

    Hello Farah Lin,

    the Hexagonquilt is very beautiful.

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  33. Janine @ Rainbow Hare14 July 2012 at 17:40

    This is a really fabulous quilt! You must have infinite patience :)

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  34. Elaine19 July 2012 at 09:35

    Wow! Love the quilt!

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