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Start  2012 with a relaxing and rewarding patchwork project. 

Special Offer

Hexagon Patchwork  - Pattern & Design by Jackie Wills
 
and 200 (two hundred) x 1" Hexagon Paper Templates
 
£14.99 (UK) including post and packing

Purchase from "Buy Book" section of this website.

Offer ends 1st March 2012

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Introducing a new range of miniature hexagon templates:

See:   "Buy Hexagon Templates"  or  "Quick Shop for Hexagons" 

1cm (each side 0.5cm),      1/4" (each side 1/4"),       2cm (each side 1cm),   and long miniature hexagons. 

New Year Challenge 2012....................  why not try long hexagons size 7/16" x 1", see video demonstration below. Ideal for dolls house bed quilts and for small intricate projects.   Link for Part 1 -  http://youtu.be/GU3ifA4Ln1U


 

 

 

 Above:   June 2011 - Launching "The Beautiful Design" Rectangle Version
See "Buy The Beautiful Design" page of this website.

 

 

 

 

Above: One of the papers in the back has a postage franking mark of 1857. This sample is made from silks, taffeta and chintz.  The hexagons measure 1/2" each side.

 

 

I created the piece above in the 1960's , when I was about 12 years old.  The cotton fabrics are so obviously vintage.   Note the reason NOT to sew your hexagons together with white thread!  The hexagons measure 6/10ths of an inch each side.

 

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I created the video clip above to demonstrate how to create hexagon patchwork.  The basic method has not changed.  See samples on this page.


 


 

 

 
The cotton/calico piece below was purchased in Portobello Road in the late 1980's.  I do not know how old it is but have seen similar samples dating back to the 1800's.  The hexagons measure 7/10ths of an inch each side.  Note how the fabric has deteriorated.

 

"Hexagon Patchwork - Pattern & Design" by Jackie Wills - March 2010.

Beautifully presented and self published  book by Jackie Wills.  In general an informative book on hexagon patchwork, based on over 25 years professional experience.

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

February 2011 - recent  Ebay feedback for this book:

So inspirational...so many good ideas..will keep me busy all year!! Thanks.

TODO PERFECTO, MUCHAS GRACIAS. MAGNIFICO VENDEDOR

very speedy delivery items just as described will certainly buy again

Very Excellent Item,Excellent 5 Star Credit to Ebay Seller many thanks

Wonderful book. Exactly what I was looking for. Excellant service/Fast shipping

Very nice and well packed, I am very glad with it. Recommended seller

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December 2010 -  Re: my sister website www.waistcoatsuniqe.com

November 2010,  I was contacted  by VOGUE magazine (UK) to create a small floral, chintz  fabric waistcoat  for a photoshoot.  I totally enjoyed the creative process of working with patchwork again .  It was fantastic to re-visit  vintage fabrics carefully hidden in boxes.  All sorts of memories came flooding back as I chose fabric combinations to create Waistcoat  134.   I could not wait to start sewing and worked almost without a break until the waistcoat was complete.   The result worked perfectly.   See slide show below.

 


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Fast Track Start - Thifty Method:

Create hexagons using 80 or 90gsm paper

important note:  technology does not guarantee the accuracy or size of hexagons after printing from this page, suggest use isometric paper or create hexagon using compass and protractor

or purchase hexagons from this website.

Re-cycling garment above.   Cut seams, remove selvedge edges, work to the grain of the fabric - tear into strips, using hexagon as a guide, cut rectangles. Allow about 1cm seam allowance all around. 

 

 

Tack paper hexagon to paper as shown above then sew hexagons together.  

see detailed patchwork demonstration video clips

http://www.youtube.com/thejaxcollection
 
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I would like to share hexagonal patchwork my Mother created out of recycled cotton/polyester fabrics.  Some date back 40 years - each rosette is unique - its been washed countless times. Its cherished and enjoyed.    

The hexagons are 1.25" (34mm)

 

 

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I always aim for fast despatch within 48 hours of receiving payment excepting weekends.

Current Ebay Feedback  1339  x 100% positive

 Recent Ebay Feedback Received for Paper Templates

  • Great stuff - arrived very quickly - has saved me many hours of labour - thanks
  • Quick delivery and item just as described thank you!
  • Very happy with my purchase, makes patchwork so easy when templates pre-cut
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  • Always an amzingly efficient, helpful and pleasant experience: A++++seller 
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At a glance..........sizes & shapes available
 
Ready Cut Patchwork Templates currently available - happy to create custom orders for shapes/quantities not listed . 
The majority of templates in each pack are cut  in the traditional way using 90gsm paper. Packs include instructions & sample to copy.   
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Hexagons - in order of size

Imperial sizes each side is measured.

 Metric sizes point to point across the centre - each side measures half that measurement - e.g 4cm hexagons have sides of 2cm

 

 sizes

1cm,1/4", 2cm, 1/2", 3cm, 34mm, 4cm, 7/8", 5cm, 1", 1.25", 6cm, 7cm, 1.5", 8cm, 10cm  (and 13cm by request)


 

 

 
Fibonacci Hexagons  small 1,2,3,5,8,13,21 and 34
Fibonacci Hexagons large 1,2,4,5,8,and 13
Long Hexagons
 7/16" x 1" and 7cm

Diamonds

 sizes 1/2" 1cm, 2cm, 3cm, 4cm, 5cm, 7cm
Triangles Equal sides
7cm plus other sizes on request
Squares sizes 1", 3", 3.5", 7cm & 9cm with quarter and half triangles and quarter & half squares plus other sizes on request

The  Beautiful Design

Rectangle Version

pack Patchwork Challenge based on an old Islamic Design

 

Custom Shapes/Sizes

Please contact me with your requests.

 

 

Books

"Hexagon Patchwork - Pattern & Design" by Jackie Wills

"Using Hexagons in Patchwork" by Jackie Wills

 

 
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New from Thejaxcollection November 2007
Long Hexagons

Full description and purchase - please go to Buy Book

 



 
 
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Addicted to sewing hexagons since I was 12 years old.   Established   business in textiles in 1984 dealing in patchwork, textiles  and waistcoats.  Forty years later the enthusiasm  is as curious and creative  as ever.
 
Over the years I have heard the comment "oh, I would love to do what you do but cannot be bothered to cut up all those fiddly papers………."

In 1993 I started selling ready cut paper templates on Ebay …..now from this website you can purchase ready cut paper template packs.  This is a fast track start to your own heirloom quilt. 


  
 
Alternatively you can purchase from Ebay >thejaxcollection
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Below are reasons why sewing hexagon patchwork is so rewarding:

To relax / stress bust / loose time
For personal achievement
To create precious family heirloom
To recycle your fabrics and clothes
To start a social activity
To challenge your creativity
Easily transport your tin of prepared fabric, templates, needles, tacking cotton, quality thread and snippers.   

Sew anywhere, travelling, commuting, on holiday, in front of the TV, whilst chatting to friends, whilst convalescing.    
 
The Help Gallery page of this website will give you an introduction - please do take a look.  I also strongly recommend that you check out my patchwork demonstrations on youtube > thejaxcollection.

Please do not hesitate to email me for further information.

 

 
 
 
Me:  March 2011 -  Clovelly


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Above Miniature Fibonacci Patchwork