How to Sew Hexagons by Machine

[@pywagner]

Thank you for giving me permission to use a sewing machine to stitch a GFG quilt! I've been hand stitching those darn flowers for years! I'm slow due to arthritis...and distractions! Now I can see that it looks really cute to do it by machine too! Great video! I appreciate the precision with which you do your tutorials and projects.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@sallymerrell2558]

Thank you for getting right to the point without useless chatter and wasting our time. Additionally, thank you that you don't have hideous "music" blaring in the background, and last but not least, thank you that your videos don't move in fast motion. You explain each step slowly, and thoroughly, in greatly detail and I truly appreciate that. While we're at it I love your hair, my style is quite similar to yours.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I appreciate that!

[@sandybruce9092]

I have a handwork group at my quilt guild and last February “introduced” them to hexies (we sew everything by hand in this group). I gave them a choice if either a 2” or a 3” hexie thst I cut for them. One if my friends decided she didn’t want to hand sew them so at hime she pieced them just as we would any other quilt,block using her sewing machine and sewing only from point to point - she marked those points before sewing! The project is getting close to being finished (too only) and she’s done a wonderful job - plus her quilt will look like it was hand pieced but it really wasn’t. This is another option if a quilter doesn’t want any stitches to show on top. Oh and a quickie - Elmer’s Washable School glue with a special extra fine tip works terrifically, is much less expensive and easily found everywhere (except for the special tip!) and will wash out as thus glue is really just starch and water- he se washable! I do like your idea if sewing them together as it makes just a different but very nice quilt or other project! Thank you!!!

[@ljbj4]

i appreciate this! i’ve done the hand stitching but developed tendinitis and arthritis and can’t hand stitch as much anymore 😢 Thank you for this; now i’ll be able to still make these hexagon projects! They’re soooo much fun!! 😊

[@kathycritser3932]

Love your hexies❤ so simple

[@sandracedar368]

Learning never gets old or ceases! Thank you❤

[@doreensherk287]

I love this idea, I also started hexagons many years ago, since my hexagons are already together I think I will take your idea and sew the entire flower on to a background using your method. Thank you again for sharing.

[@pywagner]

I had the same thought! I already have ~20 flowers constructed by hand but now I have this new idea for finishing the top. Good luck with your project!

[@marciacraft9110]

I was jsut telling a friend how little patience I have when it comes to quilting and working with little pieces and then I saw this!!! VOILE!!!!!!

[@jharbo1]

Kim, I like the stitchy look, and yes, I would not want to take the time to hand sew those hexies. Thanks for another excellent instructional video.

[@MsNomitu]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been putting off doing the hexy quilt started around 2005. Mine was suppose to be hand stitched also, some are but this is going to be sooo much faster.

[@ladylee8364]

OMG i love this it looks so lovely and its different thank you

[@Chatterboxquilts]

No problem 😊

[@christinemoore2661]

I just love this idea

[@carmenanderson6466]

Thanks Kim!!

[@cindymcfarland4686]

Never made hexies because I do NOT like to hand sew! This is an excellent option and I think the stitchy look is attractive. BTW, your hair is so cute!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome! And thanks for the nice comment about my hair.

[@sandybruce9092]

Well,ooops!! I should have watched just a little longer as she did change to an open toe foot! I would like,to give this a try!!!

[@silverfish3856]

Very useful tutorial thank you 👍👍❤❤

[@sandybruce9092]

Quick question for anyone - I prefer an open toe foot for any if my machines when I’m doing machine appliqué - so would thinking that this foot might be easier to see where to stop when changing direction - what do others think?

[@poodlegirl55]

I do like to sew them by hand using vintage fabrics but am limited by the stress on my hands so this is a option. Rather than glue I think I will try the iron on quilt batting to give them a puffy look. I think I will use a bright contrasting color thread to be a part of the design.

[@chloegrl1366]

Great video!! Thx a bunch!!!

[@charlotteherring5058]

I need to attach all the hex but I am going to start at sixteen around. I do not know to put them together

[@donnacrimmins789]

I like this idea. Could you show or tell how to use these in a quilt or project? Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'll add this to my "videos to do" list.

[@MomAsol]

Thanks for sharing I like this idea also

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@Arleners123]

I haven't worked anything out yet, but I wonder if fusible thread might be able to be worked into this technique?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You could use that to hold the pieces down but would still have to stitch them down with another type of thread.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Thank you!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

You're welcome!

[@noniedouglass3056]

Beautiful! What size of template did you use for petals? Thanks!!

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm not sure as I've had these for years - probably about 3".

[@caitlinphillips1821]

What brand sewing glue do you use?

[@Chatterboxquilts]

I'm using Seam Align Glue from Acorn Precision Piecing Products in this video.

[@zaidaquieroverquieroverman7211]

Puedes mandar el tutorial en español .Te lo agradezco mucho. Dios te bendiga.

[@darleneappleman3911]

Ive got a brand new janome 740dc macjine

[@brendabrinkmanpasichnyk3500]

Do a circle 8 all around. Then no need for cutting.

[@catherinecearns9002]

This looks lovely but I enjoy sewing my hexis by hand while watching a movie

[@fussyrenovator7551]

Yes, hand stitched only. 🧵