If you have read my blog for any length of time, you might have noticed that I haven't done a hexagon project yet, even though they have been all the rage for quite some time. I have to stay that English Paper Piecing doesn't really appeal to me all that much (yet) and neither do Y seams frankly. So I was excited to have a chance to try out the Sizzix Half Hexagon Die because I could make hexagons without the EPP and Y seams!
I tried a small scale project, which still involved 40 die cut pieces, to try it out before going bigger. Besides, making a bag gave me a chance to embellish with a felt flower.
Here's the zipper shot.
If you'd like the free tutorial for making the pouch, I walk you though it step by step, including zipper installation on the Sizzix blog today.
Very cute. I'm not sure how big the Sizzix dies go up to, but you should check out the Hex N More ruler if you want to make a larger hexagon quilt with the same technique. I just finished a quilt this week using that ruler.
ReplyDeleteThat is totally adorable and I love the half hexes! more doable for sure! I'll hop over and check this out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy this bag is so cute and love the flower accent- great colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the flower!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! It's a great way to do hexagons.
ReplyDeleteVery cunning plan!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome! I love it. I enjoy EPP. I bet you would, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and the tutorial is great!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Thanks for the tut........I need to try this!
ReplyDeleteTotally Cute! I've made at least a gazillion zippies *grin*, and am excited to try the half hex die! -Anna.
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