Message Boards

Thanks so much, Trish...
I'll post photo later this weekend.
Great teacher!!!

your very welcome ladies, these coasters are so easy it made the class a breeze.

I was gifted my first set of these by a friend who paid $12.00 at the craft fair for the set, and by that night I had sat down and made a set of my own...not sure if she did it the same way, but this is how I thought they were done...easy peasy!

TcMay gave a great tip about cutting the slit in the 5" hex before sewing... it would be easily done once they were traced, and before pinning the layers together. (why didn't I think of that --slapping forehead--) LOL!

Looking forward to seeing pics of finished coasters ladies...right now I have a hungry lil' man that has been patient to feed...BBL

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

I missed it all because the wifi at this campground is lousy. Sorry, Trish. I do have all the steps saved. Thanks for teaching a class. These are great gifts.

Linda

Lynne and Linda you will enjoy making these I think as they go together so quickly! They can be quite addictive...I have a basket full...

Ahhhhh! That not what I was expecting at all...framing the focus fabric. I was worried about mitering the frame. WHEW! Much better and looks so easy.

Kentuck TY for a great tutorial. Can't wait to dig through the fabrics or - ta-da! go on a shopping spree.

BTW, Spelling Bee results: 4th place out of 8 teams. Each team had 3 people. We could appoint a speller which we did...not me thank goodness. I just threatened our speller with her life if we were the first ones knocked out. Everyone lasted 4 rounds. When the first team was knocked out, I told Speller to relax...she was safe.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: KeepYouInStitches,

Great job you ladies did @ the spelling bee Sherry and no mitered corners Sherry...lol...I said they were quick and easy

Lynne I KNOW you can do these! These would also be a great sew along to get kids involved...Caleb loves to help me! Of course his favorite part is picking fabrics so my stash is all messed up now...if I could just teach him to pack it all away...

I was expecting muttered corners so didn't bother getting out my fabric. But after seeing your wonderful photos and explanation I can't wait to try these. I've got some great novelty fabrics.

LOL...Evelyn...it seems several of you sweet ladies were worried about mitered corners...I should have stated there were NONE in the class materials list...

I used to be afraid of mitered corners until I threw away all the fancy tools and instructions that made it seem complicated and just started using my iron to fold and crease then sewing on the crease, works everytime like a charm!

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

Thank you. Will give these a try soon, I hope. Would have been better to say I want to do some.

Okay....so I'm officially the last one to arrive!

::runs into the room all outta breath and hair standing on end....::

I tried to get here earlier but my wi-fi was acting up...Grrrr.

Thanks for the great lesson, Trish! I, too, was afraid that there might be corner mitering, newbie that I am. So relieved to see that these are maybe even do-able for me! I'll have to go through the instructions a couple of more times more slowly, but I'll get it eventually. Now I just to need to find some good fabrics for the fussy-cut parts.

Thanks again! Sorry I had to miss the live action, but looking forward to seeing everyone's coasters when they're done.

Deb

Sorry I couldn't join you. Thanks for doing this - perfect for the little thank you gifts I was looking for.

Glad you liked them ladies...hope to see pics Have a great weekend!

Just checked in to see what you ladies did last night. These are sew cute. I may just have to make some. Nice job everyone.

WEnt out last nite and didn't get to check in. These look so darling and great instructions, KS. I definitely want to give these a try. Thanks for such a great class.

Mary

Thanks Mary, it was a pretty quiet night, but we had lotsa chocolate

I didn't get to join in last night but these are really cute. I do believe they are going onto the list to make for gifts. Thank you for showing them to us.

Lana they do make quick and easy gifts...I sent my sister a table runner and matching coasters and she got so excited, and then asked me to make a table topper for her table in the basement...lol

Any finishes? I'm off to finish my Aussie animal and kitten ones

I've been playing...will have something to show in a little while. These go together so neat, & my fabric choices weren't the greatest, so I decided to see if I could give them a boost by trying out some special stitches on my machine.

Anyone got photos to share? Would love to see some. I have this on my "short" to do list.

These are great!!!!! Didn't make the party but I will be doing some of these.

Good teaching, KS!!!! Had me completely fooled on what you would be doing.

I have a photo but won't share it until it reaches the one I made them for. I have to tell you that these were very quick & easy to make & KS's instructions were perfect.

Here's what I have. These were so simple!!!
Thanks again, Trish.

This was so much fun. Thank you!

Great job to Nicki (she gave me a sneak peek) the night of the party and her coasters are adorable! Very nice finish to yours as well Karen and yes they are quick and easy. Love those cupcake ones sewandsew, adorable! Thank you all for posting your pics!!!

It makes me giggle to think anyone could think these were hard, after you make a few you will giggle too...so easy!
Or to quote Karen "These were so simple"!!!

TcMay...THANK YOU for speaking up...I cut the slits on the kitty cat coasters after I had traced them, before pinning or sewing, and so much easier

I finished my 2 sets I had cut out last night!Here's a pic of the kitty cats

And the baby Aussie animals...the fabric had no kangaroos? Odd...lol

I also used an Australian floral print with these.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

Kentucky_Sunshine- I am jealous of that fabric! I was fortunate to spend 5-1/2 months in Melbourne back in 2006 at Deakin Uni as an exchange student, and spent many weekends going out to explore the wildlife and landscapes of your beautiful country. Great project as well!

Jen, it's a shame we didn't know each other then, that's the same year I moved here, and was so homesick...having a sewing buddy to explore with would have sure helped me settle in much quicker...of course I also had a baby too...if you ever come back your welcome to spend time with me and my little family

Trish

I love what I'm seeing so far as a result of the pj party. I thought these were going to be hard too with the hexagon & all & wasn't sure how I was going to make those turns at each corner with binding. Ha! These were fast & simple.

Thanks for the offer... if I ever find a permanent teaching job with a larger salary, I really want to go back some day, but it won't be soon. My dad got laid off after 30+ years with the same company, so I am the only household income for now (although his unemployment is more than my paycheck )

Now that jayardi has received her coasters I will post them here. They were fun to make for her.

Those are so cute, and perfect for Jayardi! I keep getting tempted to make some of these coasters. Thought about even making matching placemats using the same technique - just larger pieces. Rectangular would work but an elongated hexagon (whatever that is called) would be fun too.

Trish, you have a real winner with this class!

Nicki, so happy jean received her coasters and liked them, that was quick! you did a great job

Thanks Bozie for the compliment I loved making my first set and still enjoy making them, they are cute,and useful,and you can make them to go with most any decor...

could you tell us where you got your hexie templates? I have been looking for a set for some time and can't seem to find any?

quote:

an elongated hexagon (whatever that is called)

It would still be called a hexagon. We usually think of a hexagon as having all the sides the same length but any six-sided figure is a hexagon. If the sides are the same length then it is called a regular hexagon. I remember asking in a geometry class what the definition of a regular polygon is. I was expecting the answer "one whose sides are the same length" but instead one boy answered, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, "one with lots of fiber in its diet."

quote:

It would still be called a hexagon

Doesn't seem fair for quadrilaterals have different names for different shapes while the poor hexagons all have the same name. At least there are less names for us people to remember.

Kaye Woods has something called view and do hexagon which makes up to 8". I would trace the largest several times making sure to have the edges meet. Then draw a line connecting the top and bottom and you would have an elongated hexagon pattern.

Bozie here's a great tutorial on a hexagon table topper,I'm pretty sure one could stretch a hexie out to make a placemat...similar to the elongated log cabin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmjFsusdQo

● ● ● Sorry I missed the party Trish. I am so happy to have received the really cool set pictured above from my friend Nicki.

Don't forget to send me a copy of the file, if you want it added to the PJ Party Tutorials.

Mary Lou, do you think they know what a polyhedron is?

quote:

Originally posted by Sandy O !:
could you tell us where you got your hexie templates? I have been looking for a set for some time and can't seem to find any?

Sandy, I bought one set at a LQS here in Oz and the other was a gift, one set is a Marti Mitchell set...the set I bought here was $24.95

I saw them while in the states too, adding a link for you

on this site you can buy individual or a set from 1"-8" for $40.00....yikes...but then again mine only goes to 5"

http://www.quilttemplates.com/...ts/basicshapes2.html

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

Ok Jean...I will...I have the instructions and templates in PDF form so will send them to you later, and yes Nicki did a wonderful job, she was a star pupil, with the exception of coming to class late lol, but she caught up and sent me a pic via PM just minutes after class was finished, she really loved using her seam ripper...LOL

Bozie you've got my mind focused on those elongated hexie placemats

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

Elongated hexagon - rectangle - oval - just about any shape placemat could be made using the method you showed.

I agree Martha, and as I was searching earlier, I found a site here is Oz that has labeled the elongated hexie to a "Lozenge"... to me that sounds like something I need to pop in my mouth when I have a sore throat...LOL

http://www.ozquilts.com.au/lozenge-set-p33557.html

Jean I sat up tonight and converted the instructions, template, and pics all into one PDF file...I had to figure out how to do it as I went, but I am proud that I got'er'done!

Sometimes computers make me feel like a bloomin' I D I O T!!!

Trish

PS: if anyone would like me to email the file to them just PM with your email address

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kentucky_Sunshine,

I sent you a PM Trish..Thank you.

Just spotted a hexagon template @ Joanns online, and also @ https://www.softexpressions.co...ons/ezQuilt2.php#col

Also, Moda has come out with a pre-cut--Honey Combs. http://www.modabakeshop.com/p/bakery.html

I finally took a picture of my pretty Coasters and then my friend make some also.

My friends coasters