Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Bee Happy!



I thought you might like to see what I did 

with these hexies from sometime back!

I based it on a pattern found @ Quilter's World....


I wasn't liking this green background


so I replaced it some Essex linen 

and added borders....



drafted the words on Picmonkey 

and took a screenshot....




stitched away.....


added a couple of bee buttons/charms....



Added a zip to the honeycomb backing...


And ended up with this!

May the lovely couple, Molly and Kyle, always 

"bee happy"!

Happy days!

SUZ


40 comments:

Cindy said...

You're just adorable. Great great project.

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

The Essex Linen works much better than the green. Perfect backing fabric too! What a fun use for hexies.

Joyce Carter said...

I really love this. It is just beautiful!I have started making hexies and have been wondering how I am going to put them together. After seeing your pillow, I got the idea of making a wall hanging based on your pillow. I think it would be lovely.
I agree-the linen looks better than the green.Have a great day!

Selfsewn said...

OMG they will love it..as will Mary!

Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts said...

Oh I love it! Gorgeous present!

Carla said...

It's absolutely adorable. Great use of hexagons

Nat at Made in Home said...

This is so cute! Love the bees!

Clover and Violet said...

Cute pillow, love those hexies and stitching!!

Bouts Choisis said...

Lovely spring colours! The bees are really cute!

Melissa P said...

What a fantastic little project! Love all the details, right down to the bee buttons.

Heather D. said...

Super cute! I think the linen is the perfect background fabric for those bright colours.

Kris from Duke Says Sew What said...

What a beautiful gift for Mary's daughter! So thoughtful!

Mareenchen said...

It's darling! Well done on changing the green for the Essex. So much brighter. Really neat.

Mary said...

Molly and Kyle were over the moon when they opened this package! They are getting so excited and this was such a wonderfully cheerful surprise! You are the most dear person to think of them. It will look perfect on their bed with the wedding quilt. Your stitching and your piecing are beyond compare...seriously! And aren't you clever to use picmonkey to place your embroidery. I learn something new from you every day! Thank you again, Susan. YOU have made this special time even more special. I **heart** you!!!

Unknown said...

Lovely

Annabella said...

So sweet Susan!!

Canadian Abroad said...

That is a seriously gorgeous cushion!!! I love it.

Anonymous said...

Lovely way to use the hexies - it's gorgeous!

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Bee-utiful!!

Fiona said...

Just gorgeous..... lovely fresh colours and beautifully put together...
Hugz

Kirsten said...

This is so beautiful - just love your little hexies and the stitched words are perfect!

pandchintz said...

So cute! Lovely gift. Great backing fabric - very appropriate.

DeborahGun said...

fun!

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

Very sweet. One of these days I'll try some hexies.

Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts said...

Just lovely! And I like the detail of carrying on the hexi shape with a few hand sewn on the linen. Nice touch!

Carla said...

Seriously, this is one of the cutest pillows I have ever seen, Susan. And, I am figuring out that it is going to Mary's daughter and hubby-to-be, which makes it even more special. You are special!

CitricSugar said...

That is absolutely adorable….

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

That is so sweet and I know just to whom it was shipped. A perfectly lovely wedding gift.

Cindy~ HeartandSewInspirations.com said...

I love, love hexie's but at the same time am so intimidated by them. Your work is 'sew' inspiring to this fairly beginner quilter...I guess one day I will have to stop calling myself a beginner...
www.heartandsewinspirations.blogspot.com

Jodi Nelson said...

Absolutely Adorable! Love everything about it!

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a super gorgeous cushion!!! and a very special, thoughtful gift for the lucky couple.

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a super gorgeous cushion!!! and a very special, thoughtful gift for the lucky couple.

quirky granola girl said...

awww...that is adorable!

Karen said...

Great idea. It looks lovely.

Claire Jain said...

That is so cheery :-) And I love the honeycomb backing!

Marg said...

That is an absolutely adorable cushion. That's the perfect wedding gift for the lucky couple.

Marg said...

That is an absolutely adorable cushion. That's the perfect wedding gift for the lucky couple.

Becca said...

Really lovely design and a thoughtful gift. You have inspired me to rebook at my hexagon patchwork

Live a Colorful Life said...

Susan, this is just the most incredibly wonderful gift. What a wonderful friend you are!

Nicky said...

What a truly thoughtful gift Susan!

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