Wednesday 25 June 2014

Secret Finish part 3 (finishing)

How to finish a hexi quilt top?  Jackie and  I asked Google, and loved this finish from Badskirt, so I thought I'd give it a go.  I now think another time I would be happier doing this where the hexagons were a bit bigger than these little whatsits.

But the instructions were great, and the finish went well

* Add a border of hexies around the edge, right sides together

* Cut the backing and wadding to the same as the outline, and flip the extra border over to the back leaving a zigzag effect on the front . . .

 . . . and also on the back

Then slip stitch onto the back - and *then* its finished!

11 comments:

  1. isn't the internet wonderful .. you can learn about ...ANYTHING xx well done x

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  2. I love that way of finishing a hexy quilt - it looks great!

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  3. It is a wonderful quilt and will be much loved xxx

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  4. Excellently hexed Vikings there!

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  5. Mr. Google might be my best friend.

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  6. would never have thought of this thank you so much, popped over and read the full instructions and will be having a go

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  7. Great way of finishing the quilt - but it sounds like a nightmare to cut the wadding to exactly the right shape! Looks like you did a fab job of it, though!

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  8. This quilt is stunning and I love the way you've finished it :) Congrats :)

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  9. Fabulous quilt all round Benta, what an intriguing way to finish a hexie quilt too. You really pushed the boat out on this one :)

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  10. Ooooo me like! Must dig out my hexi now I've a bit less pressure.

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