Love your liberty fabrics. I am in the process of doing a liberty fabric EPP myself at the moment. The. Choice of fabrics are lovely well worth the extra cost. Fabrics very random, but still go together really well. The quilt I am making is 108x108 inches. I have got 1.75 size hexagons, so it’s taking a good old while to do, but gives hours of pleasure sitting putting it together. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Hi Sue, Robyn uses Quiltlite batting for all her quilts, it can be purchased from our website - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
Great tutorial thank you , i need to get my hexies out of hibernation. Do you stitch across each hexie in each direction ie 3 times? Would you recommend a specific place to start the quilting?
Hi :) After I have hand tacked the entire quilt, I usually start from a corner and work my way across the quilt. I would only do it in 2 directions to create diamond shapes across the quilt. I hope this makes sense? Have a beautiful day Robyn
@@thestrawberrythief9299 thank you, that makes perfect sense. My hexies are now out of hibernation 🤣, my quilt will take years, however i've purchased the liberty love around the world pattern and plan to keep up with that SAL... thank you for the inspiration
Slow but steady, I’m now up to the hand quilting stage. Can you tell me which Aurofil 12 w variegated thread you chose? I love the idea of quilting circles.
I used a Variegated 12 wt Aurifil Thread called Desert Dawn. You can find it here: thestrawberrythief.com.au/product-tag/variegated-thread/?products-per-page=all
It really is a personal preference and would depend on the size of your quilt - as for the basting you might want to check out this tutorial - ua-cam.com/video/pJAI5JmgfUg/v-deo.html
Hi Donna, we love the softness of the Quiltlite and use it in all of our quilts - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/ You can also check out our blog post about batting - thestrawberrythief.com.au/backing-and-batting-for-your-hexie-quilt/
Hi Barbara, we use a single thread but recommend a 12wt thread, I've put a link to the thread we use. thestrawberrythief.com.au/products/haberdashery/aurifil-thread/12wt/
Thank you! I used a Liberty Tana Lawn fabric called Love Pop but it isn't in stock any more. Here is a blog post about backing your quilts that you may find helpful - thestrawberrythief.com.au/backing-and-batting-for-your-hexie-quilt/
The batting I use is quiltlite, it is very lightweight and soft. We have it available on our website here: thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
Usually, the stitching together of the Hexies for a Grandmother Flower Garden Quilt will create a flimsy (quilt top) and then batting and backing are used to complete the quilt
Hi Anna, Robyn uses Quiltlite batting for all her quilts, it can be purchased from our website - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
@@thestrawberrythief9299 I haven’t heard of Quitlite batting … I’ve just started using wool batting … always interested in what tips and tricks other quilters use and love. Thanks for your reply! I’m just starting to learn EPP … I love your quilt!
… also, I’m in the U.S. so guessing that shipping would be too expensive. Do you know if your batting and Liberty fabrics are available here? Thanks again!
🥰 I still blog on our website and instagram, but we haven't had the time to produce videos for youtube lately. Hoping to get back in to it full swing for 2024!
Beautiful quilt top love EPP. 😊
I like your theory of a solid and a varigateted thread to quilt your Afghan in the end it makes sense to do what you suggest w the threads
Love your liberty fabrics. I am in the process of doing a liberty fabric EPP myself at the moment. The. Choice of fabrics are lovely well worth the extra cost. Fabrics very random, but still go together really well. The quilt I am making is 108x108 inches. I have got 1.75 size hexagons, so it’s taking a good old while to do, but gives hours of pleasure sitting putting it together. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
So glad you are enjoying our videos Karen
I never would’ve thought to use variegated thread to quilt. I certainly wouldn’t have picked that orange one lol
It looks great.
Thank you :)
I’ve bought an antique hexi top and a bamboo wadding my hexi’s are 1 1/2 inch how close should my rows be ? I’ve ordered aurifil 12wt
Love your epp tutorials.
Are you using a quilt
batting, what kind?
Hi Sue, Robyn uses Quiltlite batting for all her quilts, it can be purchased from our website - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
Great tutorial thank you , i need to get my hexies out of hibernation.
Do you stitch across each hexie in each direction ie 3 times?
Would you recommend a specific place to start the quilting?
Hi :)
After I have hand tacked the entire quilt, I usually start from a corner and work my way across the quilt.
I would only do it in 2 directions to create diamond shapes across the quilt.
I hope this makes sense?
Have a beautiful day
Robyn
@@thestrawberrythief9299 thank you, that makes perfect sense. My hexies are now out of hibernation 🤣, my quilt will take years, however i've purchased the liberty love around the world pattern and plan to keep up with that SAL... thank you for the inspiration
Slow but steady, I’m now up to the hand quilting stage. Can you tell me which Aurofil 12 w variegated thread you chose? I love the idea of quilting circles.
I used a Variegated 12 wt Aurifil Thread called Desert Dawn. You can find it here:
thestrawberrythief.com.au/product-tag/variegated-thread/?products-per-page=all
When you start quilting, do you start in the middle of the quilt or at one edge and work across? How have you basted it? Love your tutorial.
It really is a personal preference and would depend on the size of your quilt - as for the basting you might want to check out this tutorial - ua-cam.com/video/pJAI5JmgfUg/v-deo.html
So for a big quilt, where would you start? You personally.
I'm gonna say start in the middle.
I really want to see the back ❤
I am curious about your batting. I love the softness I see
Hi Donna, we love the softness of the Quiltlite and use it in all of our quilts - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/ You can also check out our blog post about batting - thestrawberrythief.com.au/backing-and-batting-for-your-hexie-quilt/
Love watching you is the euro maker like a plastic for creasing cards please
Thank you! Yes, the Hera Marker is a hard ureas resin tool that leaves no residue while creating a crease line.
I may have missed this but do you use a single thread or do you double it?
Hi Barbara, we use a single thread but recommend a 12wt thread, I've put a link to the thread we use. thestrawberrythief.com.au/products/haberdashery/aurifil-thread/12wt/
Can you tell what your back and batting you used.. this is beautiful 😊
Thank you! I used a Liberty Tana Lawn fabric called Love Pop but it isn't in stock any more. Here is a blog post about backing your quilts that you may find helpful - thestrawberrythief.com.au/backing-and-batting-for-your-hexie-quilt/
The batting I use is quiltlite, it is very lightweight and soft. We have it available on our website here: thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
Hi Robyn, so you only stitch through the top layer and the batting layer…..is that right??.. Thank you
Hi Jemma, thank you for your message, you will need to stitch through all 3 layers (top, batting, and backing)
Do you use batting on a Grandmother Flower Garden Quilt? Do you use a backing?
Hi :) yes, I use both.
Usually, the stitching together of the Hexies for a Grandmother Flower Garden Quilt will create a flimsy (quilt top) and then batting and backing are used to complete the quilt
Do you quilt with the bottom fabric too ? 🇨🇦
Yes, the needle and thread goes through all 3 layers (quilt top, batting and backing fabric). xx
Robyn, what batting do you prefer?
Hi Anna, Robyn uses Quiltlite batting for all her quilts, it can be purchased from our website - thestrawberrythief.com.au/product/quiltlite-cotton-batting/
@@thestrawberrythief9299 I haven’t heard of Quitlite batting … I’ve just started using wool batting … always interested in what tips and tricks other quilters use and love. Thanks for your reply! I’m just starting to learn EPP … I love your quilt!
… also, I’m in the U.S. so guessing that shipping would be too expensive. Do you know if your batting and Liberty fabrics are available here? Thanks again!
Do you still do your blogs I haven’t seen you for ages.
🥰 I still blog on our website and instagram, but we haven't had the time to produce videos for youtube lately. Hoping to get back in to it full swing for 2024!
@@thestrawberrythief9299 will be nice to see you again , I wondered why I hadn’t seen you. I liked your tips etc. pleased at least your ok.
I am surprised that you don't use a thimble. I'm 77 yo and my grandmother taught me as a child but ALWAYS had a thimble that fit my finger!
Honestly it depends on my mood 🤣