The photo below is my Next Shiny Thing. I am borrowing this phrase from Terry at On Going Projects, who commented about her attraction to "the next shiny thing". I was immediately drawn to that phrase - it sounds so much better than "Squirrel"! So thank you Terry for that nice substitute.
Not mine! Photo from Stitched In Color
I've been an off-and-on reader of Rachel Hauser's Stitched In Color for years. Last year was quite interesting as she purchased and started the process of furnishing a 1905 home in The Netherlands with her now ex-boyfriend. I guess she will not be continuing that adventure, but this quilt she made, first for their living room before moving it to her guest room, really captured my fancy. I love everything about this quilt, so I purchased the pattern - Honeycomb Stars. The options are for a throw size, using 2-inch hexagons and a queen/king size, using 4-inch hexagons. I plan to make the queen/king size.
Me when I realized I bought the wrong size hexagon template
I am new to hexagons, so when the 4-inch hexagon template I ordered arrived, I quickly realized it was the wrong size and returned it. I emailed Rachel to ask what size of template I needed for the queen/king size, and her response was that hexagon sizes are determined by the actual finished size of one of the sides. I had ordered the 4-inch thinking it was the finished size across, if that makes sense. So I ordered an 8" finished size hexagon template, and it will be delivered on Thursday.
Our current bedspread, right after it was purchased in 2021 at Kohl's
My husband has grown weary of my love of grays and neutrals and wants more color in our bedroom. I would love to surprise him with a colorful hexagon quilt this year.
The initial pull, with many more to follow to accommodate light/dark values.
My 2026 Baker's Dozen Lost Quilts
This list is inspired by Mary Etherington of Country Threads who hosts "Dirty Dozen UFOs" each year. I have renamed my list Baker's Dozen Lost Quilts to include a 13th quilt (actually two small quilts from the same pattern). They have been "lost" in my closet, so they get a softer term than UFO.
Rosie's Garden was #1 on my list and is my first finished lost quilt of the new year. When I put the freshly laundered and cozily puckered quilt on the guest bed, Jack immediately claimed Rosie's quilt as his.
RSC
My Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks are coming along, but my blue scrap bin is not getting smaller! I think the scraps get fluffed up as I dig through them - lol! These blocks will eventually make a nine-patch and snowballs quilt. Here you see the blue nine-patches mixed in with the snowballs.
I am adding this post to the following:
Kate's 15 Minutes to Stitch
Melva's Sew and Tell
The hexie quilt is a gorgeous design, Linda! I can see why you're drawn to that one. I've had that same confusion about hexie sizes, too. Those bigger ones will work much better for the quilt size you want to make! And your RSC blocks look great!
ReplyDeleteI also had quite a learning curve when it came to sizing hexagons. It didn't help that a lot of people on-line share that confusion and there is great inconsistency. Honeycomb Stars is a beautiful pattern and should work well for you. I think Jack has fingured out he is the boss in your house!
ReplyDeleteuntil you posted about Rachel I hadn't realized she has been off my fee for over 2 years! I think I lost a lot of blogs about then and I just couldn't remember what they all were. I love the first quilt so had to go look. I will look forward to seeing your version of Honey Comb Stars
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the new design, can't wait to see it come to life.
ReplyDeleteI like your snowballs and 9 patches. I've got a pic of a 9 patch and snowball in my inspiration file. That hexigon quilt is going to be gorgeous. Good luck with your Baker's Dozen Lost Quilts this year. Hope you can finish a bunch of them!
ReplyDelete"Next Shiny Thing" is a lot nicer than a squirrel. You picked a fun project to start. Good luck with your baker's dozen list this year. I'm hoping to make a big dent in my UFOs this year. Hope you can too.
ReplyDeleteYour fabric pull for the hexagons looks great! It will make a very nice quilt. Will you do EPP or ? Your RSC project is looking good too.
ReplyDeleteYour hexie quilt will be beautiful! And the magic of scrap bins... yes, they grow when you dig and fluff. They can also multiply like rabbits as you turn the lights out at night. ;) LOL! Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteYour 9-patch and snowballs are looking great, Linda! I like your pull for the hexagons.
ReplyDeleteHexagons are on my list to learn one day. Honeycomb Stars will make a nice bed quilt. You've got a nice start on your fabric pull. I've still not put a 2026 plan together. I like the Baker's Dozen idea. Love the start of your RSC, too.
ReplyDeleteMy scrap bin is fairly bare. Most all of my scraps are in a cat litter bucket. Must be time to clean out the cabinet at home again.
ReplyDeleteHey how are you doing Marsha? How funny about your scraps - wish I could give you some of mine!
DeleteHexies can be confusing, but now you have the right size I'm keen to see your progress! It is going to be stunning! I also love your Baker's Dozen list - very pretty and good job with crossing one off already! xx
ReplyDeleteI am glad you got the right template, it will be fun to see this one grow. Your RSC blocks look great....yes..scraps multiply when you turn your back. I am not a scrap quilter though I do go after some every once in a while, but that doesn't stop me from keeping them.
ReplyDeleteI like the term 'next shiny thing' too! Looking forward to watching you grow your hexie's into a queen or is that a king size.
ReplyDeleteA hexie quilt will be fun to work on. I made the same mistake when I tried my hand at hexi making and bought the wrong size template. I am still a newbie too and have yet to finish mine. LOL. But it will get done at some point. The fabrics that you have pulled are scrumptious. Give Rosie a pat on the head for me. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI found it very interesting to read that your husband has grown tired of neutrals and grays. Because, you know what, I’m starting to as well. I honestly didn’t think it would happen, but it has. I’m now starting to look at color, bold wallpaper, and more pattern.
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