Finishing My Oldest Project - Hexagon EPP Quilt
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In today's video I attempt to finish my oldest work in progress, a hexagon EPP quilt from 2018. I have lots of decisions to make for this patchwork quilt, whether to hand sew or machine sew, and how to quilt it.
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"It doesn't have to be perfect. Finished is what we are going for." I have been using this philosophy as well since last year. It's not easy, but so worth it to let go of perfectionism!! Thank you for taking us on your "re-creative" journey.
Absolutely! I think perfection steals the joy from things 😊🌸
My sister says, it's not rocket science, nobody will die if it's not perfect.
Most definitely if you going for perfect it takes the joy out of hand sewing just sewing in general. I've had very simple quilts and projects were I've just said oh well that's were it wants to be lol. ❤ I would've definitely made those hexagon flowers into applique if that's what you're good at. I'm sure you came out with something spectacular I love your work it looks meticulous. 😮
I love that light too by the way I've never seen one with so many features.
I can relate to your comment “I fell out of love with this project but then fell back in love with it again because of the fabrics.” I have a quilt that I started so long ago. I believe prior to 2004 (b/c that’s when I got married so I know it was before then!) I just came across it the other day and fell back in love with it all over again b/c of the fabrics! Lol. It is now on my “to do” list again. Your quilt came out beautiful! I vote for machine quilting, get that baby done!! 😂
Thank you! Yes i might machine quilt, would definitely speed things up. So glad you’ve added yours to your to do list again. Happy sewing 🧵
Very nice! ❤😊❤
Oh, and thanks for sharing your walk with us. It was lovely to see the countryside in your little corner of the world! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks ever so much for watching 🤗
Brilliant! Can't wait to see the finished quilt! I have completed 6 unfinished projects in 1 1/2 years- and it's such a good feeling seeing the finish! Gives me motivation to do another. I'm 66 and I have several more to do. LOL
Oh great! Yes ticking them off the list feels good!😊
During lockdown I finished a huge embroidery piece I hadn't touched in 30 years. I used your philosophy thar it didn't have to be perfect. I then made it into a pillow size cushion, using my rediscovered sewing machine skills. I was so happy to end up with a functional piece. Thanks again for teaching me to appreciate my own imperfections in my work.
Oh that is so lovely Angela! It really doesn’t matter how long things are sitting there for, one day the right time will come along to finish it, and it’s great that happened for you. Thanks so much for watching 🤗🌸
ALL your WIPs would have been completed long ago, if you didn't take sooooo much time creating your exquisite kits 🙂 I can't describe how "over the top" I was when your "Cosy Cottage Sewing Case" kit arrived in Raleigh, North Carolina. The "Vintage Sewing Box" tote bag that the kit arrived in, is absolutely charming!!! You included EVERYTHING I need, even the milliners needle, embroidery needle and grey embroidery thread. Ohhh my, my, my!!! The two page colored photo index of the contents of the kit was the "cherry on top". How thorough you are. It is obvious you were/are a teacher. Of course I LOVE the fabrics you chose. Everything is so precisely cut and organized. I'm 76 year old knitter, crocheter, quilter, EPPer. I have purchased two kits in my entire life. I'm so thrilled I bought yours!!! Thank you for making my sewing case adventure so enjoyable. YOU ARE THE BEST, EMMA!!! I'm so grateful you share your talents with all of us. Thank you is inadequate.
Oh Norma! Thank you so so much for the nicest feedback I have ever received! I cannot tell you how much that means to me, you have made my whole week! Thank you so much for buying the kit, I am delighted you love it, I hope you love making jt too. And thank you again for the loveliest message, it really means so much 🤗
Lovely quilt top, looking forward to seeing the finished quilt, well done for unpicking and re-designing. 👍😊
Thank you! 😊 I think it was worth the pain in the end 😊🌸
Thanks so much Emma ! You have inspired me to crack on with my quilt, and get going again. 🌷🌷🌷🌷
That’s so great
How lovely to see your beautiful fabrics in a quilt top. Brilliant idea on how to move forward. I've heard it a few times lately "It's OK to change your mind". ❤️🇭🇲
Thank you so much! Yes, it’s definitely ok to change your mind, totally agree
You must feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment! You powered through taking it apart, figured out what to do with the blocks, & making it work! Good Job, Emma! I love the quilt top you made!👏👏👏👏👏
Yes! I’m so happy I’m almost there with this quilt! Thanks for watching Grace 🌸
😊 Emma I have watched several of your videos and just wanted to tell you Thank You. You have inspired me to continue with Hexies. I was interested in the Hexiform. I purchased some precut and a sheet to play with. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you again for all the inspiration.
Oh I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you ever so much. Have fun!
I’m so glad you finished the quilt top after it had been in limbo for so long. Well done! It is beautiful and well worth the effort. I agree - we all get guilty feelings when crafting. Why??? I just don’t know why. It’s madness. You decide the best way for you when you come to quilt it all. Whatever YOU want. It will be beautiful no matter what. There’s a place for hand sewing and machine sewing in all things craft that require stitches. I agree - many of my makes are definitely not perfect but handmade items rarely are or should be. X.
Couldn’t agree more Lesley, it’s all about enjoying each step however you get there. And there would be no point in hand making things if they were going to be perfect, handmade and little imperfections show it’s been made by a human and tell the story of the piece 🌸
Emma love how you have rejuvenated this old quilt. Liberty will never tire even with old fabric lines. Personally I think the layout works better than the original. The machine blanket stitch looks fab too. Perfection. What's that? Nothing of mine is perfect just made with love. Happy stitching look forward to the next one :)🧵🪡
I totally agree! Thanks so so much for your kind words and for watching 🤗🌸
Very nice, Emma. I can't wait to see the finished quilt! ❤😊
Thank you! 😊
So inspirational Emma! Wonderful to see you fall back in love with your quilt again - I liked this new design much better!! Lovely to see another video from you. It's always a joy to see you and your beautiful projects. Take Care x
Thanks so much Elaine! Take care x
It’s delightful Emma and an inspiration too as I have some similar large hexies florals tucked away. Thank you.
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for sharing! You have inspired me to tackle my unfinished projects. This quilt is lovely, however you quilt it.
Thank you! I’m so happy you are going to tackle some of yours 🌸
Oh Emma I so dislike taking things down , but sadly for similar resins I very often end up doing it. Your finished quilt looked very nice. Yes I think sometimes we all try to hard for perfection, as you may remember I often feel my things aren’t good enough. We can be our our worst critic at times. Thank you for sharing.
So true, go easy on yourself Karen and enjoy the process 🤗🌸
I really enjoyed watching you take an older WIP and making it work for you. It is very pretty. I’m partial to Liberty fabrics and I’m looking forward to our trip to UK.
Thank you. So exciting that you are coming to the uk, I hope you have a fantastic time
"It's about Creating and enjoying what you're Creating and not following any set of rules" I needed to hear this soo much! I'm also an artist and I have had painters block for a couple of years. I really think this will help me move on. I immediately hit the subscribe and like buttons ❤
Oh thank you! I’m so glad it resonated with you, I hope you get through the block soon 🌸
Emma all of your work is lovely. Thank you for all you do and sharing your journey with us. Your work is truly beautiful. Blessings to you.
Thank you so much! That’s so kind Patricia 🤗🌸
It's beautiful. Love it. Thank you for sharing.❤❤
Thank you! 😊
I totally understand what you're saying. I have ADHD/Dyslexia. I am so bad about procrastinating.
I have many projects in progress, it keeps thing interesting! Currently I am working on a cross stitch I have had for years. It is on black Aida fabric so I have to work under a bright light. But I like the project and the methodical stitching. Thanks for your encouragement and ever peaceful atmosphere of your videos!
Many projects on the go is essential for me to keep my interest too. Have fun with your cross stitch Mel, it sounds like it will be wonderful when it is complete 🌸
I have a hexie Epp quilt very similar to yours, still a WIP. Only I started mine in 1978!!!!! Ah well maybe one day.....
you can do it! thanks for watching
This is such a great example of the evolution of the creative process!! Love the finished top!!❤
Thanks so much! 😊
What a fabulous idea! Thank you for sharing and it’s helping me with my current project. I think I want to try the appliqué my flowers instead of making more hexagons.
I’m so glad it helped you! Have fun!
Well done Emma. I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed working on this quilt again, and I loved your idea for finishing it to this point. It means that all of your previous hard work has not been in vain. It’s looking really lovely and I can’t wait to see it completed.
Thank you so much! I’m excited to finish it 😊🌸
This was really inspiring Emma❤ and I love the quilt. It turned out beautiful. I love how you don't have to make it all hexagons 😊. It's less overwhelming for me. Thanks and I really enjoyed this video and that you took us along on your beautiful walk❤
Thanks so much! 😊 I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🌸
It's so pretty!! So glad that you finally got to finish it. Love the idea of a scrappy binding. Can't wait to see when it's all finished
Thank you so much!
Hooray for you!!! It just feels so incredibly good to finally get closer to fishing an old project. It's really never as horrible as expected.. Good for you!!!! It looks very pretty. And it is good to reevaluated decide if it's still something you want to do or not. And then to give yourself "permission" to give it away, rethink it or continue on.
Yes, it really is. Thanks so much for watching 🤗🌸
Oh my, your quilt top turned out to be beautiful! You could also tie your quilt rather than hand quilting as another option for a quick and old-timey look. You are inspiring, as always.❤
That is a super idea! I might just do that
Haha! If you think 2018 unfinished project is a long time ago, wait till you find out that my unfinished quilt was started way back in 2009 and it was a BOM finished the entire top but not finished the whole quilt yet😂 I'm getting there but a snails pace.
I love how this is coming out. I vote for large hand quilting stitches, but that is my favorite way to quilt so I am biased. It's my favorite part of quilting.
I was thinking the same actually 😊
Thanks for showing this Emma. The quilt top is lovely. When you held it up it looked so different! It's really lovely and well done you.
Thank you! 😊
So proud of you for finishing this! I have a closet full of unfinished projects. You've given me incentive to go see what's in there!
Thank you! You can do it! And it feels so good to get something ticked off the list 😊🌸
I love this project! I can imagine how good it feels to be completed
It does! Thanks so much Maureen
So inspiring Emma it's really good to see you fall in love with the old un finish project all over again I feel like it's a hint for me to go to my old project and see what can I do with them❤
Yes, give it a go! I hope it brings you joy 😊🌸
So great that you pushed yourself to complete it instead of just tossing it. Good job!❤️❤️
Thank you!! 😊
It looks so charming!
I am working on finishing my first EPP project, and I want to thank you for inspiring me to try it! It has been very fun!
Oh that’s so lovely! Thank you 🌸
25 years and my quilt is sandwiched ready to quilt, king size. I call it my stress quilt, it came out when under stress and I used slow stitching to calm me.
So important to have a project help you through the difficult times isn’t it. Take care
Thank you for this awsom video you must be happy its always awsom when we get something completed as we are getting closer to the finish line well done
Thanks so much! It definitely feels good
I like the way you finished your quilt top. I’ve been making my hexagon quilt since 1984, off and on. I have enough flower shapes for a king sized quilt now so I hope I’ve got the patience to finally finish it!
you can do it Sally!
I have a quilt top unfinished since 2009, and a cross stitch started in 1990 to finish. I need to make them my priorities but there are so many other projects that I am enjoying or want to start.
I agree, if you get joy out of your makes go for it.I love the stitch used on the machine.Xx🐝🐝
Yes! Thank you!
This is such a splendid idea. Very pretty! I have an older hexi project and I just might try this. Thanks for the cool idea.
Have fun!
Wow it looks so good! Beautiful fabric! I have two Phaff machines. They are very good machines.So excited for you! Your work is always Stellar. ❤️
Thank you so much Valerie 🤗🌸
Loved this, I also have a ‘slow burner’ of a quilt that I am doing in ‘quilt as you go blocks’ so the quilting is done as I am going along. I loved the making of 9 square blocks in between as a. Contrast. Must try this.
So glad you liked it; thanks for watching 🌸
Beautiful! I look forward to seeing how you quilt it. Xx
Thank you! 😊
Well done Emma in finishing the top. No quilt police around. A favourite saying of my Dad’s was “A blind man on a galloping horse would be happy to see it”. 😂 It’s wonderful to see you so happy of late 🌹
Thank you so much Beverley! 🌸🤗
I so enjoyed watching this Emma! This quilt top is looking absalutely lovely, well done! With the top quilting, why not go for simple stitch in the ditch and maybe some straight ‘echo’ lines in some of the squares for a bit more definition?
I’ve just found a method I’m itching to try where you print out loads of the same pattern and simply machine stitch through the paper. Then place the next piece of paper next to it and stitch through that one until the whole quilt is covered by stitched on paper. Then you simply rip the paper off 🤔. I’m going to do a practice one and see how it goes. I’m using a butterfly pattern I found on Pinterest.
Whatever you decide Emma, it will be amazing because you made it. Thanks again and keep up the good work sweetpea 🫶🏻
Oh what a great idea! I’ve never heard of that technique before. I like the idea of the combination of machine and hand sewing too. Thanks so much
I love your idea of how to use the fliwers already done. Am doing something similar. Love your videos 👏
Thanks so much 😊
A simple method for a design wall. Use a curtain rod, with 2 cup hooks to put it up on an empty wall or sit it on top of two cupboards, doors or bookshelves of equal heights. Drape a piece of batting large enough for your current project over the rod (on a table?) and pin the top few inches together. A sleeve of calico/muslin may be easier to pin to? Use the batting for the quilt you are doing, or re-use it, then put it inside a quilt with darker pieces to hide the loose threads, or brush them off? A tall folding room divider could work if big enough? Would half on each side work, folded over the top? All the best.
Could you make 2 more motifs and add a row down the side?
Thanks Kathleen, I didn’t have enough fabric to make more blocks 🌸
It’s beautiful Emma, well done xxx
Thank you Jane x
Great job Emma we all have projects not done I have finished two projects on to a third it feels wonderful when done still have more to do I like the layout you did from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you! It really does feel good to get them ticked off the list doesn’t it 😊🌸
Great job!! ❤
Thank you!!
The quilt is beautiful!
I have some Grannys flower hexies bought at an estate sale but not enough for a whole project..Could never match fabric , you answered my problem..Will make wonderful small childs quilt ..Thank you
So glad it was useful! Have fun making it 🌸
Lovely Emma x
Great idea Emma. It looks fabulous
Thanks so much! 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed watching your video 🌹
Thank you, that means a lot to me 🤗🌸
The quilt looks gorgeous! Well done! I am also trying to finish a quilt that I started few years ago as well. I even have the backing! So dont have to buy any extra fabric. In my case the quilt top has been finished for a while its just the backing and the wadding to do so I had better get on with it! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.
Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoy returning to your quilt, it will feel so good to get it done 😊🌸
This is turning out great, Emma! A very gentle looking quilt ❤ (What a roller coaster 😅)
It was very wise to use less labour intensive techniques in order to reach a more finished state - that machine appliqué is fabulous and the flowers look beautiful nestled amongst the ninepatches❤ (That's actually a quilt design I would totally choose to steal, if you don't mind😂)
I look forward to seeing it "really" finished😍.
Your buzz around your WIPs is infectious - I have unearthed some unfinished zipped pouches and some tote bags to get done and dusted in between quietly stitching away on my QAYG hexagon quilt. Thanks for your inspiration❤💐💖
Aww thank you for such a lovely comment! I’m so glad you’ve been stitching away too. You are welcome to steal the design, it’s not original to me anyway, I’ve seen lots of quilts that are very similar 😊🌸 thanks for watching 🌸
Love your idea Emma. It will look lovely when you are finished and I look forward to seeing it. Actually, you have got me thinking. I have a whole lot of colourful squares sewn together that I made so many years ago now that I forget what I had originally intended them for. What if I use them with EPP? hmmm, what if I made plain flowers to go over the squares? hmmm. I might get the squares out and have a tinker with it all. You are an inspiration Emma.
Ooo that sounds like a plan! Have fun!
Hi great to see you working on an oldy. I was working on the 3rd last one while watching your youtube. I have two more hexi's to go and then l can add them and then sandwich and big stitch quilting it!!!!
Ooo that’s exciting! Have fun!
Gosh, my mother owned some of the fabrics you used for your project and hd them sewn up as garments.
such pretty fabrics.
Beautiful quilt. Good job. I love it
Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for sharing.
Lovely quilt top finish.
Thank you ☺️
It looks so sweet!
It’s so lovely 🤗✂️🧵🪡🌹In fact your video gave me inspiration to finish my quilt top (I also have hexie flowers that are a WIP. )
Oh I’m so glad! Happy stitching!
Love your quilt, it’s so pretty!
Thank you! 😊
It looks great!!! I’d send it off … more expensive but I think you might really enjoy picking a panto design!
It’s tempting! Not sure yet. Might save that experience for a really really special quilt. We will see!
Well done 🌸 love your quilt top 🦋
Thank you so much
I don't have a design wall either and use my bed.... if you put a flannel backed plastic tablecloth down first the pieces will stick to flannel ... this allows you to roll it up in between and the blocks stay in place
Great idea! Thank you
O Emma, I really love the finished quilt top. The fabrics are beautiful and this design really shows them off. Can’t wait to see it all finished. Thanks for your inspiration. ❤
Thank you so much!
So pretty. ❤
Thank you! 😊
I love it!
Well done Emma. I know what I haven't seen for a while, your lovely crocheting projects. Maybe when you've finished your quilting projects you cud start on your crochet ones 😅 I'm only saying that coz I am doing just that😅
Yes I will! Although progress has been slow on those but I will share when I have more to show 😊
It is lovely that you found a way to use the blocks you weren't too keen on. They have made such a pretty quilt with the machined blocks you made. You have a very keen eye for what will look good together. xx
Oh thank you! That is so very kind of you Jacqueline 🤗
Quilt top is beautiful, the idea of the patch blocks in between and applique hexes is perfect time saver. That's my lesson learnt for today, time saving. Now I'll be rethinking my quilt plan, otherwise I will be stitching the same thing for years 😂 Thank you 🌷
Thanks so much Alison, enjoy your sewing, have a great day 🤗🌸
Emma, it worked out beautifully. Good for you finishing it. It would take me til the day i die to finish all the items I've started lol😅. Take care Dear🤗
Aww thank you! I still have a lot of things left to finish but one step at a time! Thanks for watching 🌸
Good job! I enjoy your videos!❤
Thank you so much!
❤love it❤
Oh that is nicegreat work
Thank you!
It looks beautiful so far… why don’t you do an appliqué flower on the background and do some dashing … good luck it will be beautiful no matter how you finish it..👍🥰
Thank you, I will
Hi Emma,
What a beautiful quilt. I love things that are hard made. Everything you make is so pretty. I also have some unfinished projects.
You inspired me to pull them out,and work on them. Thank You sweet lady ❤
Wonderful! Thanks so much Helen. You’ll feel so good when you get one finished 😊🌸
I am wondering what a white bacground might have looked like? Would there gave been a greater contrast to your hexies? I am finding the computers colour not being bright enough or true to what you must be seeing. Congrats on rhe progress. Quilting it by hand on the diagonal. Use a bit of à larger stitch with a fine crochet cotton.. i am not sure the difference between crochet and quilting threads. I think using some of the colours in your fabrics would liven it up and enhance the finished work. I wonder how a variety of colours would work. Maybe you have some leftovers that would work to your advantage. I now see how much work I have ahead of me. My hexies are still in the making. A friend is working on a larger hexie for
a museum we both work at. I am helping to stitch the flowers together. She intends to do a path of cream around the flowers. My mother had used an apple green in her "Grandmothers Flower Garden" quilt. My sister selvaged what she could. She framed one flower for each of us- 4 sisters. It hangs in my living room here in Canada. The others are in Michigan, USA and The Netherlands. I love your stitchings.
Thank you! I wanted to use the off white to give a more vintage look plus that’s what I had. In real life there is plenty of contrast. 🌸🧵
Great job getting back into the quilt top!! Such a good feeling I am sure. Thanks for sharing!
Yes! Thank you!
A very gentle looking quilt
Oh Emma , wat a beautiful quilt . Will be so pretty wen done . I as every body else have many projects waiting for me to finish . Maybe I'll be like you and and strike . Lol . Nice to see you again , take care
Thank you Susan!
Wow it lovely 🌹🌹😍 from Wales UK 🏴
Thank you!
Lovely!❤
Thank you! 😊
6:19 we call these blocks "9 patches". 💖🌞🌵😷
Lovely video Emma, always enjoy your videos 😊could I ask what sewing machine you use please 🙏🏻
Thank you. I have two machines, a Juki TL2200 and a pfaff ambition 1
I h ave done this with my hexies -blanket stitch. I love it. Where did you get the 1/4 inch smiley seam guide? Love the work you do.
It was just from Hobby Craft, just a couple of pounds and it does a great job 😊
❤stunning!
Thanks so much!
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