Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Ending The Year On A New Start

There is a theory that I should unclutter my life, and my WIP pile and go into 2014 free from these many things demanding finishing. But I decided instead to show you that I have started another project. A little hand sewing that I have fit around the visitors and the visiting, based on this pattern that I dreamed up.

First there was an enjoyable fabric pull and some cutting of hexie papers, and then some basting - the old fashioned way, with needle and thread.


And then I have been slowly making progress stitching some of them together.


I'm trying to stick to low volume fabrics with a white or cream background for the most part. I am really enjoying the variety that I have in my stash, largely in thanks to some swaps I participated in.


Obviously there is a long way to go with this project, but I do think I have made a good start.

Meanwhile, may I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2014. I'm starting the year by disappearing for a few days. So here I am, with my marvellous new computer and I have barely touched it since Christmas Day. I've barely been online at all, too busy socialising, enjoying life and generally making the most of the holidays. Hope you have been too.

Susan
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26 comments:

  1. Joanne31 December 2013 at 18:02

    I hope you have a wonderful evening and I love your hexagons!
    I'm hoping to cut into some of my LV swap stash soon!

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  2. Rachel31 December 2013 at 18:33

    Happy new year Susan! Rx

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  3. Judith, Belfast31 December 2013 at 18:36

    Lovely epp. Have a wonderful few days & I hope I see you in 2014! Jxo

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  4. Teje Karjalainen31 December 2013 at 18:39

    Happy NEW Year Susan! Your NEW Project looks so beautiful - I just wish I had time for hand sewing hexies! You have lots of exciting low volume Fabrics! x Teje

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  5. Ella31 December 2013 at 19:24

    Happy New Year! Going into it with hexies is a good thing!

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  6. Mad about Craft31 December 2013 at 19:39

    Happy New Year to you!

    Enjoy the hexis, I'm coming to the end of making a hexi quilt i started in 2009 and I've started planning the next, I love them!

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  7. sew.darn.quilt31 December 2013 at 20:17

    Happy New Year, Susan!
    Lovely hexies!

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  8. Leanne31 December 2013 at 21:08

    The new project is pretty, it must be nice to work on. Have a lovely holiday and happy new you to you and to your whole family too.

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  9. MariQuilts31 December 2013 at 21:23

    Starting a new project is always good.....Happy New Year!!

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  10. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 21:51

    Happy new year Susan!
    Tis a lovely new project xxx

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  11. Yvonne@Nellie's Niceties31 December 2013 at 22:36

    Lovely hexie project Susan, all good wishes for 2014 to you and yours. Xxx

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  12. Erin Quinn1 January 2014 at 03:12

    Happy New Year!!!! May 2014 bring you very happiness, for you and yours.
    Glad you fit some sewing around all those visitors. Your hexes look adorable and I am looking forward to the finish.
    E xx

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  13. Catherine1 January 2014 at 08:55

    Happy New Year to you and your family Susan xx

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  14. DeborahGun1 January 2014 at 10:09

    Happy New Year! I have so enjoyed following your blog over the last year and look forward to seeing what you make this year :-)

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  15. Katy Cameron1 January 2014 at 10:14

    Don't use up all that LV too quickly, there's hundreds of bee blocks to come with them I'm sure ;o)

    Happy new year!

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  16. Kelly1 January 2014 at 10:48

    Happy New Year lovely x

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  17. Sarah1 January 2014 at 12:39

    Enjoy disappearing. Looking fwd to watching that EPP grow through 2014. Have fun!

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  18. heart of charnwood1 January 2014 at 15:59

    Happy New Year my lovely, and just give us a shout if you need more variety of LV fabrics, I am sure I could supply a few for you. I've been hexying like a mad woman too, it's perfect for company and socialising :O)

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  19. Di1 January 2014 at 17:35

    Lovely EPP. Happy New Year to you too.
    Di x

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  20. Shay1 January 2014 at 21:23

    Happy New Year Susan...love your new project. I hope you're taking that with you when you disappear so you can thrill us with your progress when you magically re-appear!

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  21. Marg1 January 2014 at 23:18

    Happy New Year. The EPP is lovely.

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  22. Nat at Made in Home2 January 2014 at 10:27

    Happy new year Susan!

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  23. Jo Jo2 January 2014 at 13:49

    Happy new year! :)

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  24. Sarah3 January 2014 at 10:58

    Happy New Year to you too! Pfft whose theory is it to uncluttered your life, begin with a clean slate etc? Surely that doesn't apply to craft? Part of the joy is the process so why rush to finish. I got a new sewing machine for Christmas (I know, massively spoiled by my very tricky husband!) and only got to use it yesterday. Too busy holidaying and socialising.

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  25. Rhonda the Rambler3 January 2014 at 13:21

    I am sure this project will cause me to be envious as do all your other projects. Enjoy your visits!!!

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  26. jeifner3 January 2014 at 17:59

    Well done on disappearing, it's nice to have a change of pace and a break from normal routine. The hexies are looking great with all the LV. Happy New Year!

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