Perfect Timing...

Brynwood Needleworks - Plum Sweet Fabric Charms

I ran out of prepared hexies to join together in the flower shapes over the weekend. So, I needed to make more, and I have a full and partial package of Plum Sweet mini charms that I can use. I just have to prepare them first.

Brynwood Needleworks - Fusible Hexie Papers

 

I use these fusible hexie papers to make my hexies. These are made by Hugs 'n Kisses, and the best part about them is that they don't have to be removed. I'll only need to remove my stitching after the multi-hexie flowers have been created.

Brynwood Needleworks - Trimming Corners

 

The hexie pre-cuts are fused using an iron. There's a dull side, and a shiny, fusible side to each "paper". I just place them, shiny-side-down onto the back side of the small fabric squares, and then press the iron and they're fused!

Brynwood Needleworks - Fabric Schnibbles

 

After the fusible hexie shapes are ironed onto the fabrics, I cut the extra corners off the fabric, so they'll lie nicely without a lot of extra fabric bulk.

Brynwood Needleworks - Ready For Turning

 

I originally thought that I could simply iron the fabric to conform the hexie shape without stitching, but the pressed hexies won't stay in the shape long enough for me to sew them to each other. I still need to stitch down the fabric if I don't want to constantly stop of re-iron or reshape the hexies.

Brynwood Needleworks - Hexies, Ready To Be Joined

I took all the hexies downstairs so I could sit in my comfy chair, and got them all finished except five or six. I'll finish those later. I have enough hexies to start making flowers again. Rain is in the forecast, so today will be a perfect day to do just that. Perfect timing!