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...............

 
7 December 2007
 
Due to popular request I have now added 1/4" and 1/2" Hexagon Templates to Thejaxcollection product range.
 
 
The 1/4" hexagons are particularly challenging to work with.  I have made some observations below:
 
 
  • Be in the "right" mood for fiddly work.
  • Prepare your chosen fabrics for at least 20 - 30 hexagons.
  • Save time by pressing, then concertina fabric and cut ready. See image below.
  • Essential to have have fine needle - I use embroidery crewel size 10 - monica brand - snippers - scissors - thread etc.
  • Have good light and comfortable seating.
  • Template is placed on fabric in above image.  Don't skimp on your seam allowance. 
  • 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 sewing the fabric over the first few hexagons was quite a challenge but then it suddenly became easier.....and really quite relaxing...........now I cannot wait to get back to do some more.........
 
further images to be added soon...............
 
 

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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................

 
The patchwork templates below placed on a 1cm grid.   The diamonds measure 1cm on each  of the four sides - the hexagons measure 1cm on each of the six sides - diameter is 2cm.
 
 
 
Miniature patchwork templates can be purchased in Buy Browse Selection on this website or contact me for your specific requirements or if you would prefer to pay by cheque or postal order.