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Sunday, March 1, 2015

The New Hexagon Millefiori QAL- Rosette 2 the next six hexagons

I made my fabric selections for the next round of hexagons for my Rosette 2 in Katja Marek's The New Hexagon Quilt Along. Rosette 3 is now available so I had better get #2 finished!

So what should I add to my little wren in the middle of the block?



I want to add warm tones so I've picked four fabric that I think work well with the wren and this is what I came up with. The blue flower picks up on the blue in the wren's background and the bands at the top and bottom have some of those warm caramel colours I so love. The band at the bottom was fussy cut so that the rust is at the bottom and the taupe at the top. The cream pieces on the sides are also fussy cut but the top band isn't but it will work just fine!


Need some proof that it will work fine? Well here it is! I am always amazed at the secondary designs that appear with a little fussy cutting. Look at the partial stars that are created by the cream fabric!


So what's next? I have to make five hexagons so I'll start pulling fabrics for cutting, basting and sewing!

Until I post again, happy sewing!
Karen H
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17 comments:

  1. MayleenMarch 1, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    That's so pretty! I enjoy seeing how you put together fabrics.

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  2. SkootchoverMarch 1, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    You are very fast! Looks beautiful.

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  3. DientjeMarch 1, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Oh, what nice. I like this rosette. The colours and the fussy corners. I learn much about how tot look at the fabrics. Groet, Dientje.

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  4. CaroleMarch 1, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Fabulous - love how it tells a little"story" all on its own.

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    1. Karen HMarch 1, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      Thanks Carole! Sorry I couldn't send you an email reply but you are a no reply blogger!

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  5. Rike BuschMarch 1, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Dear Karen, that looks so beautiful!
    Greetings, Rike

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  6. Patchlys-MarinaMarch 1, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    That looks so lovely with this little bird Karen! Love your fabric-choice.

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  7. susanMarch 1, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Do you have to be so perfect! Love love your version of the millefiore. Love the birdie, love the colors. love it all. Can I have your stash? SO BEAUTIFUL!

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  8. Karen in Breezy PointMarch 1, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    So pretty--the little wren is certainly surrounded by some lovely piecing!

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  9. ruthsplaceMarch 1, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I so enjoy seeing the results of your fussy cutting. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. LynetteMarch 1, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Oh my gosh!! This one is so fantastic!

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  11. JanetMarch 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Another fantastic hexie! I have received my book but I haven't started working on this yet. I probably will do it in a year or so. :)

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  12. bri68March 2, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    One word!!!gorgeous!!!

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  13. BunnyMarch 2, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Truly breathtaking. OMG WOW.
    I crown you the Hexagon Queen.
    Bunny

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  14. liniecatMarch 2, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Good job you don't live close, Id be cat burgling you for this!
    Utterly delightful, love, love that wren!

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  15. eloidastitchesMarch 2, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    That is SO pretty!!! Your little wren is so cute!! Each fabric choice just adds more and more. It is beautiful. Love it!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    I love your little wren and the setting really shows it off to its full potential - beautiful.

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