Coincidently several ladies have contacted me recently regarding miniature patchwork templates. I am now able to offer miniature ready cut patchwork templates for those who seek the challenge!
This is a fascinating area and I would like to encourage discussion within the patchwork forum on this subject. Please fire away...............
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Be in the "right" mood for fiddly work.
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Prepare your chosen fabrics for at least 20 - 30 hexagons.
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Save time by pressing, then concertina fabric and cut ready. See image below.
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Essential to have have fine needle - I use embroidery crewel size 10 - monica brand - snippers - scissors - thread etc.
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Have good light and comfortable seating.
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Template is placed on fabric in above image. Don't skimp on your seam allowance.
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The above fabric is chintz but was managed quite easily.
- There is no need to keep breaking your thread once you start sewing your hexagons together - in the above instance I started in the centre and worked seven hexagons without a thread break. The smaller your stitches the better your work. Co-ordinate your thread to your fabric.
- When it came to the rust colour round I used rust coloured thread.
The diamond templates below are a real challenge - they are tiny - but are definitely achievable! I regret I do not have a sewn sample yet - hoping Judith is going to send an image soon................
