If you have been following my blog for the last however many weeks you will know that I have been afflicted with a bad case of ‘hexagon-itis’ and my wee pink tin of 1/2” hexies has been my constant companion. I have really enjoyed re-acquainting myself with the simple pleasures of making hexagons (something I haven’t done since I was a child!) and I can at last reveal the final resting place for all those little six-sided cuties!
My wee pink sewing tin is empty – almost! Just a few lonely little hexies left languishing at the bottom for another day …
It has been a very interesting and rewarding mini-hexie-adventure, which began with a neat little pile of the prettiest fabrics …
which turned into these …
which were sewn together like this …
which grew into this …
and was appliqued on to linen and embellished with pretty beads and the simplest of embroidery stitches …
and framed all neat and tidy with some dotty aqua binding …
to create the perfect home for all my sewing needles 🙂
When I started making all those wee hexagons I had no idea what I was going to do with them all. I just liked the cuteness of them and the fact that they require no special tools to construct, just paper, fabric, needle and thread. No special effort or concentration … a way to just sit, be still and stitch for the love of it.
It’s been interesting sharing my love affair with hexagons here on my blog and on my facebook page, as it has revealed to me that people are ‘hexagonating’ all over the world! And loving it! It seems we all have a certain fondness for the humble hexagon.
I have written up a pattern for my little needle caddy and it will be listed in my Etsy shop from midnight on Thursday 15th August 2013. I have loved working on this sweet little design and it has been made even more fun by having all of you hexie lovers along for the ride, keeping me company in all my little sewing endeavours, during what has been one of the most glorious British summers for many a long year! Thank you, and happy ‘hexagonating!’!
I am taking a little summer break from blogging and facebooking, but I will be back in September again :). Whilst I may be absent from cyberspace for a few weeks, I will still be ‘around’ stitching and creating ♥.
Until September then … happy stitching!
Natalie x
sewing room secrets 
Tip from a quilting friend for those of you who love making hexies
Instead of tacking right through your paper template, just catch on the wrong side in the corners only. Once ironed you can remove templates and you don’t need to remove any tacking threads
I love these precious little heroes and your fabric choices is fantastic can you tell me what size they are? I want to make some as holiday gifts for my family and friends.
Hi Leona, the hexies have 1/2” inch sides but you could make them bigger if you like. The pattern for the needle case is in my Etsy shop. Happy stitching! X
Thank you for the inspiration. What a gorgeous little project! Love the fabric…off to tame my needle collection….🌸🌸🌸
This is so adorable! You make it look like a breeze!
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I only just found your phantastic needlecase and as I have just lately gone severely hexie crazy I was very happy to see your take on them. Thank you so much for sharing. Love your work!
Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.
Oh dear – I recognize this is a bit of an old post, but I stumbled upon it whilst looking for a needle case tutorial. I wanted to just tel you WOW. This is so darn sweet! Great tutorial!
Que hermoso trabajo. Unas telas preciosas y muy dulces, nos ha encantado.
Un beso.
Just lovely!! would you mind telling me exactly what kind of linen fabric you used for the background? Like maybe a link to where I could buy some exactly like it? Thanks.
Hi I bought osnaburg fabric. It is not linen but” linen like”. I bought if from a quilt shop in Redondo Beach California USA
Hello Martha, glad you like the little needle caddy 🙂 I bought the linen for the background last year at a quilt show and to be honest I don’t know what type it is, I just kind of grabbed half a metre at the time, not really knowing what project I would use it for ( we’ve all done that, right?). However, Ali over at Very Berry Handmade gives this great review on different types of linen and where to get it http://veryberryhandmade.co.uk/fabric-buying-guides/focus-on-buying-linen-linen-blends-for-small-projects/ (Essex linen is quite good for small projects if you can get it where you are). Best wishes, Natalie x
que trabalho mais lindo ! meigo demais !! parabens pela beleza .
Me encanta este trabajo, es tan bello que me gustaría hacer algo parecido, los hexágonos son mi perdición. Enhorabuena.
That is truly beautiful a work of art and such a good way to store needles.
Vaya trabajo bonito que nos has enseñado. Me encantan los hexágonos. Y las telas son preciosas. Menuda combinación. Felicidades.
so cute! and sweet, love the colors .. hmmm .. i was just thinking i need to do something with little tiny hexies again
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So cute! I!!!!!! love hexies!!!!
Thanks for show us your neddle caddy and how to make it.
Marga
merci
Adorable – thanks for the link! I’ve favorited you on Etsy & FB. Love your little animals/quilts!
I have the Hexies sewn on the fabric but the embroidery in away is making me nervous.I do embroider but can’t get this easy stitch down and even
Just a suggestion. Do an embroidery stitch you like to do or don’t do one at all. This is your needle case. Do it your way.
Wow! That is absolutely gorgeous! So glad I found your site via Sew Many Ways! Following now!
Thank you for visiting and welcome to my sewing room 🙂 x
Absolutamente hermoso!
I love the hexagons and the choice of fabrics. It’s great to see new ideas.
I tried to find you on Etsy but can not find you . I just need to know how long the piece of linen is.
Such an adorable needle case. Want to make it NOW. Luckily I have the 1/2″ hexagon papers on hand.
Thank you
Hi Sue
Here is the link to my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SewingRoomSecrets?ref=si_shop. Happy stitching! ♥
This is soooo pretty and super neat. It looks amazing 🙂
Oh Natalie, this is gorgeous, what a clever gal you are, it really is beautiful.
Enjoy your time off and see you again in September…. I’m off to sew some more of my hexies, which you’ve started me on.
Jules
I must say that is the cutest and most original project I’ve seen anywhere online for quite sometime. Not to mention you have the some serious skill. Your stitches are so tiny I could barely see them. WOW just WOW. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Just beautiful. I love hexies so much.
I love it! I love the colours and the blend with the linen. I have no experience at all with hexies, although I’ve tried only once for a small blog in a sampler quilt. I should give it a go again 🙂
you make the most adorable and amazing things and everything you create looks soooo neat! it’s a feast for the eyes!
Beautiful work Natalie! Your needle caddy is so pretty…I love the colours and the fabrics too…Hope you have a lovely break and good luck with your new ETSY shop,
Susan x
P.S Make sure you don’t forget those little left over hexies….too pretty not to use!
Thank you, it is very cute and I love hexagons!!!
Thank -you ‘ONCE AGAIN’ – have a well deserved break – enjoy.
Beautiful!
Thank you for the lovely pattern, your needle case is so pretty.
Enjoy your blogging break 🙂
Oh your needle caddy is lovely, and it’s really generous of you to give us the pattern as a freebie, I’ve just downloaded it so will make one of these soon. Hope you enjoy your summer break, I’ve having a cyber- free holiday too but just had to answer you when I saw the email. Thanks again.
i love the fabrics
What a beautiful needle caddy. I love it
I know exactly your thoughts on the addictive therapy of hexies, I’ve just rediscovered them myself
Oh how sweet,,,,your needlebook AND you for sharing your pattern with all us hexie addicts!!! Thank you so very much and I do hope you enjoy your break.
xx
Thanks for sharing this pattern. I can’t wait to get started on my tiny hexies. Enjoy your time off!
That is absolutely beautiful!!!
Natalie you inspire me so!! I personally thank you for the tutorial!! Some day I will visit all my wonderful peeps and learn from them!! I wish! This is the next best thing. I am sure of it!
Please share with me where you got your thimble and hand made charm! They are so cute!! I like cute!!
Have a great time off of social media!!
Paula.
Miss Paula in Stitches
Your hexie needlecase is totally adorable! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. I hope you enjoy the break and find time to make a few pretty stitches!
Karen
Oh and I love the button accents on the centre of the hexies – toooooo cute. Carina
It is so lovely I have just started you have given me a lot to look at thank you.tricia