stories in hexagons

With summer fast approaching, I've been thinking about the kinds of projects I am going to be able to manage with two little havoc makers in tow.  An increase in noise levels and decrease in what is the rest of the time my space does not make for easy quilt making.  Try working out the quilt maths whilst simultaneously answering a 6 year old's questions on the existence of zombies (that 'Shaun of the dead' has a lot to answer for).

The answer is going to have to be smaller projects involving (to begin with) lots of hexagons and I am on the lookout for interesting tutorials for things to make with my hex's. I'd love to know of any tutorials you can think of that might lend themselves well to my many hexagons that need a home.

Anyway, in case you are curious, this is how I currently make my hexagons.  I use this cute little plastic hex template.  Draw around the inside of the frame to make your hex paper pieces and around the outside to cut the fabrics!!  Easy!  This template came in a pack made by Clover and I I love using it.  Btw - the cute little red and deer fabrics are from here.

Once I've sewn my fabric hexagons, I stitch them together in vertical rows like this....

....and then join the rows together to make...................

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  Don't actually know where to go with this and I would love your idea's.

Seen any interesting projects on your travels around the internet waves??????  I'd love to know!!!!! 

Comments

[Julie]

I love doing paper piecing patchwork. You can put a few bits of material and paper templates in a bag with thread, needle scissors and it can be done anywhere!
Julie xxx

[Diane]

Very cute.

[PatK]

So at what point do you take the paper hexagons out? And what weight of paper do you use for the paper hexagons?

PatK

[Islay]

I've just carried my bits and bobs for paper piecing around and made small square after small square over the past 2 months. On my blog is the (almost) double sized quilt they've ended up at. A summer of paper piecing could result in something spectacular!

[Anna Joy]

Cute!! Maybe you can make a pillow from it?? Or a wall quilt. I love the fabric! How do you order the hexagon template??

[Kris]

I got a really cute pin cushion with hexes on it (http://summeratgrandmashouse.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-got-my-own-hexies.html)
and you could also check out the flickr group for hexies since they've got lots of ideas! (http://www.flickr.com/groups/1360481@N24/pool/)

[simone]

How very very cute! I think you should go on with it and make a wallhanging or a small baby quilt. Absolutely gorgeous!

[aneela]

Anna,

You can find the template set I bought here,
http://www.pelennapatchworks.co.uk/patchwork-templates-trianglehexagon-302-p.asp

Amazon also sells them.

Have fun!!

[Molly]

I think you should have your kids make up a story that involves all the adorable characters hiding in those hexagons! It would keep the kids involved and they could make a little book to go with a little quilt.

[Kaye Prince]

So pretty Aneela! I have hexies on the brain too after finishing up my bunch (and then some) for the hexie swap. I'm itching to make more and figure I'll just join them all together and see what I end up with - hehe!

[craftydill]

Your hexagons are really cute! Here is a tutorial I found quite a while back @ Liesl Made for an eyeglass case: http://lieslmade.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/hexagon-eye-glasses-case-tutorial/
Can't wait to see what all you create! -Michelle

[sherri]

These hexies are so, so cute!

[Rohaise]

I'm madly making hexagons as well! I'm about a third of the way into having enough to make a quilt for my daughter. I love your mix of patterns and animals etc.

[randi]

very cute! these do look very fun and portable--easy to take to swim lessons and such. :)

[shanghaicowgirl.wordpress.com]

One day I would love to make this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsapop/2048883049/

[Amy]

Just keep going. Pretty soon, you will have enough to cover your bed. :o)

[gisele]

I would make a great big quilt for a kids bed. Just think of all the stories you could dream up with that as starters.

I am so jealous of all your hexagons, by the way. This is just beautiful. I love the big mishmash of so many different fabrics.

[amandajean]

the hexagon making tool from clover looks fabulous! i love your patchwork. so darn cute!

[Caroline]

Beautiful hexies! Love the fabrics and colors.

[Dacia]

I saw this a while back and added it to my favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disdressed/2287785608/in/faves-daciaray/

it would be so cute on a pillow or quilt!

[alisonb2]

Having just come back from our hols, why not make it in to a picnic mat. Put some handles on it so it can fold into a bag. A few kneeling mats or 'bum' cosies to slot inside and you are all set!!!