I think I finally understand why everyone is in love with hexagons and why you see them popping up everywhere in Blogland. Last week Helen and I were watching our fellow stitcher, Sandi, making tiny hexagons and stitching them together. She was making Anni Downs Turtle pincushion. We decided then and there that our next Tuesday stitching day (today) we would make our turtles too and today would be known as Turtle Tuesday.
I have to say that it was a lot of fun (even though there was a bit of fiddling with the hexes at first) and very, very therapeutic. We managed to get our shells finished and now a bit of sewing of the head and feet, some stuffing, and they should be finished. I really enjoyed seeing it all come together.
There is nothing so wonderful as motivation and encouragement from your sewing buddies and our Stitching Get Togethers every week.
Hope you had a super day too!
Teresa x
24 comments:
You have succumbed to the hexies! Your turtle looks great.
Love your new stitchery project, very tempting too.
Sounds like a great restaurant too.
Oh I'm jealous. Love the idea of Turtle Tuesday, and your little hexies look so good. Good luck with turning and stuffing the tiny bits.
Definitely a Turtle kind of day. So cute!
So cute Teresa...I love your Tuesdays. I'm sure if I was closer I would pop in and say hi! I spy an Eiffel Tower on your turtle!
The turtle looks like a fun project to make, and it is even better if you can do it together with your friends.
KATRIN W.
Careful they are very addictive. Your little turtles are so cute and it is a wonderful pattern. Nothing like stitching with friends.
Looking so good Teresa. Had a bit of difficulty turning the tail ... hope you don't.
love the turtles.......must get one this weekend at Anni's.......
Super cute and lots of fun!
Lovely house already for its new owner.
Enjoy making your turtle.
Love the turtle pincushion.
Love the turtle pincushion.
such a gorgeous little pincushion... I love the idea of you all doing it together....
Hugz
The turtle pincushion is very cute, and yes enjoying sewing with friends is the best way to stay motivated!!! I've been working on some very small hexies too just lately, but I can't share them yet as they are gifties, soon though.....
They are addictive...LOL...love the turtles...
Very cute Teresa xx
Ah I love a good hexy! This turtle is just gorgeous, beautifully done Teresa... And I love the sound of getting together with friends to stitch...
Looks fantastic
Sounds like fun especially shared with friends
Oi Teresa, obrigada por mostrar como se faz esta tartaruguinha.
Beijo
Joana
love that little creature ...hugs
Mmmm food for thought...Leanne and I have stitching on a Tuesday....maybe we could copy your idea?? I love the little guys!! Cathyxx
Your turtle looks great Teresa, I have never made hexies either, will have to check a tutorial and give them a go...
I shouldn't have read your entries last one first, then I would have known the answer on my question straight away ;-)...
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