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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


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40 comments:

  1. CindyApril 17, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    You're just adorable. Great great project.

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  2. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentApril 17, 2013 at 10:01 PM

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

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  3. Joyce CarterApril 17, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    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!

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  4. SelfsewnApril 17, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    OMG they will love it..as will Mary!

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  5. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsApril 17, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Oh I love it! Gorgeous present!

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  6. CarlaApril 17, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    It's absolutely adorable. Great use of hexagons

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  7. Nat at Made in HomeApril 17, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    This is so cute! Love the bees!

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  8. Clover and VioletApril 18, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Cute pillow, love those hexies and stitching!!

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  9. Bouts ChoisisApril 18, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Lovely spring colours! The bees are really cute!

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  10. Melissa PApril 18, 2013 at 12:25 AM

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

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  11. Heather D.April 18, 2013 at 12:53 AM

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

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  12. Kris from Duke Says Sew WhatApril 18, 2013 at 2:31 AM

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

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  13. MareenchenApril 18, 2013 at 2:35 AM

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

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  14. MaryApril 18, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    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!!!

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  15. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Lovely

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  16. AnnabellaApril 18, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    So sweet Susan!!

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  17. Canadian AbroadApril 18, 2013 at 4:24 AM

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

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  18. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 4:49 AM

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

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  19. Mrs Flying Blind...April 18, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Bee-utiful!!

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  20. FionaApril 18, 2013 at 7:34 AM

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

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  21. KirstenApril 18, 2013 at 8:35 AM

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

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  22. pandchintzApril 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

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

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  23. DeborahGunApril 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    fun!

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  24. Anne / Springleaf StudiosApril 18, 2013 at 12:26 PM

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

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  25. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsApril 18, 2013 at 12:48 PM

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

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  26. CarlaApril 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    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!

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  27. CitricSugarApril 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    That is absolutely adorable….

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  28. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comApril 19, 2013 at 12:27 AM

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

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  29. Cindy~ HeartandSewInspirations.comApril 19, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    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

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  30. Jodi NelsonApril 19, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Absolutely Adorable! Love everything about it!

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  31. RachaeldaisyApril 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM

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

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  32. RachaeldaisyApril 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM

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

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  33. quirky granola girlApril 19, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    awww...that is adorable!

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  34. KarenApril 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Great idea. It looks lovely.

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  35. Claire JainApril 21, 2013 at 3:11 AM

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

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  36. MargApril 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM

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

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  37. MargApril 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM

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

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  38. BeccaApril 23, 2013 at 7:26 AM

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

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  39. Live a Colorful LifeApril 23, 2013 at 8:22 AM

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

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  40. NickyApril 24, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    What a truly thoughtful gift Susan!

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