Sunday, May 8, 2022

Hexie Butterflies

 Years ago I did a little bit of EPP of these hexie butterflies I finally used them in something!

It's so cute don't you think?  It was fun to make them, I only did four of them and then didn't know what I was going to do with them.  Last year I worked up a table runner design in EQ8 and then never progressed after that.  So in keeping with my goals for this week on working on a UFO, and since the butterflies are definitely in the UFO category, I made this a finish.  I love how it turned out and used a few of my many 30's print scraps.  I used current white polka dots for the background. 


This was quilted on my Nolting Funquilter 17" longarm.  While still on the longarm I laid the butterflies on the background and stitched around the outside of the butterflies to attach them. Then I switched to black thread to stitch a () shape on the body and I got the brilliant idea to stitch the antenna's with the black.  I followed a longarm curved ruler to guide me and I stitched over the line four times to make it a bit thicker.  


It looks so springy doesn't it!  For the backing I used two different prints as I had to lengthen it as the runner is approximately 46" long. 


Happy Mother's Day to all you fine Mothers!
Linking up with Oh Scrap, Monday Making and Design Wall Monday. 




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13 comments:

  1. AnnieMay 8, 2022 at 7:50 AM

    Oh Vicki, the butterflies are just as sweet as can be! Perfect for a Spring table decor!

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  2. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMay 8, 2022 at 7:56 AM

    That's a fun design! I never thought of making butterflies with the hexies, but they work perfectly. Pretty tablerunner, too!

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 8, 2022 at 8:01 AM

    your butterflies are cute! there was a pattern I did some years ago where you added EPP butterflies in on a border with some applique

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  4. PreetiMay 8, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    Oh my goodness, the pupa phase was really long but totally worth the wait :-D

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  5. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 8, 2022 at 8:37 AM

    Pretty!

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  6. Home Sewn By UsMay 8, 2022 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Vicki! This runner just screams SPRING! Butterflies and flowers will soon be the norm. Happy Mother's Day, my friend. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne

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  7. KathleenMay 8, 2022 at 6:32 PM

    I love that you attached the butterflies on the longarm and did the antennae there too! This is one very fun and springy table runner.

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  8. SaraMay 8, 2022 at 6:43 PM

    This is a beautiful way to use the hexies! And that runner sure does say SPRING!!

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  9. Cynthia Brunz DesignsMay 8, 2022 at 7:06 PM

    Great job turning those blocks into a lovely finish. I really like what you did with them Thanks for sharing them with Oh Scrap!

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  10. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMay 9, 2022 at 10:16 AM

    How pretty! That table runner won't last long in your shop.

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  11. JeannaMay 9, 2022 at 1:06 PM

    I know I say that I love everything you make but, Vicki, this runner is my all-time favorite! It is one of the most beautiful runners you've made.

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  12. RamonaMay 9, 2022 at 5:34 PM

    Your butterflies are so sweet. They really shine in the table runner you made.

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  13. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingMay 10, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    This is the cutest butterfly table runner ever!!!

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