I left it rather to the last minute to make something for this - relying on my ever present box of hexagons which I add to when I don;t feel like sewing or knitting anything requiring concentration.
I am destashing a lot at the moment and came across some 1/3" hexagons I'd been making for a miniature quilt to enter at this year's Festival of Quilts. Er, yeah, the one I blogged about a few weeks ago with the entry deadline in May. Not one to waste all that work...meet Wonky the mouse.
I thought I'd followed the pattern exactly but he came out very bulgy so I trimmed and resewed and went a bit freestyle...hence his being named Wonky. But what the hell - he looks better from behind than I do most days.
(Can you tell I am an utter Pinterest addict?!) I started it on Tuesday and finished last night.
Before I get to the giveaway I have to show off the bag I made a while back.
And so to the giveaway. It's not a competition - everyone wins! I have written a tutorial for a bag to make from left over charm squares. I am using it for my phone charger but it could be good for anything!
Now go and visit these lovely people and see what they have made!
Day 4: Friday, August 23
Sew Peace to Peace
Sew Peace to Peace
The full schedule is here.
73 comments:
Oh, so cute this mouse. I just love it. Your bags are wonderful too. Thanks for sharing
I just love your post...gosh...you sound just like me!!! Or wait...maybe I sound just you! Either way - cute mouse (that's a 'must do' now on my list). I think I'll start a hexie collection...why didn't I ever think of that...thanks for the inspiration!
I just love Wonky! He is so adorable. And that travel pouch turned out great. Your bag is adorable too. Great job on all your projects - thanks for sharing
xo jan
Now, that is a mouse I wouldn't mind having in my sewing room! lol He is so cute! The hexie pouch is really cute and so useful. I'm going to have to get a set of hexie materials together for traveling, too! Great job on your projects!
Your projects turned out just wonderful and I really like the bag. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Wonderful, you are full of ideas! And your mouse is so cute, own design is somtimes the best to do and your job was wonderful!
I love your bags. They look really adorable. I do have a question about Wonkey.... Does he squeak when you put the pins in? Have a wonderful day!
The mouse is sew cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity and have a great weekend
What lovely projects. Wonky could easily travel in style in the cute pouch or purse.
Dee-lightful little mouse. I saw the same little hexie holder on Pinterest and thought it was so cute. Looked kind of difficult, but your's came out just beautiful. And that handbag. Oh, my, I think I'm in love. Thanks for the pdf. You are sweet.
Oooh I love all of your projects there - particularly little wonky he is so cute! never found Altoids this side of the pond (to be honest I have never looked for them) might go pop to Tesco and see. Did you enjoy the quilt show? I went last minute and had a lovely day rummaging around :)
I like your mouse and your bag is fabulous!
Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I love your creations! Gotta make a mouse now, and I think I'll have a have a hexie travel pouch too. Thanks for sharing!!
Love, love Wonky! And your purse is stunning. :). Blessings, Marlene
Very very nice.....you have put a lot into this project..I love it!!
Your bag from earlier is just adroable.
wow! Your projects all so much fun! And seeing those hexies all lined up in the container makes me want to make some. (I love the way they look all lined up. I find that more inspiring than even finished projects for some reason!)You did a great job!
Great projects! Wonky is adorable and I love your comment about him lol.
adorable pin cushion and love the bag thanks for the free tutorial download.
Happy Hexie day to you
I LOVE your works of art! FABULOUS!!!
I do love that mouse. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, I love Wonky!! Very cute :)
Love Wonky! Everyone needs a bit of imperfection in their life to appreciate the things that work together perfectly!
I'm going to confess to being a Pinterest addict myself. The day just isn't complete unless I've checked it at least 4 or 5 times a day! Thank goodness they've blocked that site at my workplace or I would get NOTHING done!
Beth
The mice are squeak-alicious!
That hexie purse is wonderful! Thanks for the pattern.
Cute mouse pin cushion, nice bags.
What a great bag and I love the pin cushion.
thanks now I have ANOTHER pin to add to my wall! LOL
Love the mouse, wonky and all! Your bag is just beautiful, too. Great job on your hexies!
What a cute mouse! Sapphire the cat is next to me and wants to jump at the screen! :-)
I can see that you are really fond of hexies! The bag is wonderful, and I love the way your little mouse turned out.
I Love your mouse! He is so cute. Love all your hexie work. Thanks for the download pattern.
Such a cute mouse! Your bags are awesome. Thanks for the tutorial!
Such great projects.
Beautiful and inspiring projects
So sweet of you to offer a pattern. Thanks.
All your projects are great - thanks for sharing in the hop!
Great projects -- and your bag just blows my mind! Beautiful! :)
Cute little mouse - thanks for sharing & for the tutorial.
Ma chere cadette,
You look fantastic from behind! I LOVE the mouse and the bag; I showed a picture of the hexie bag to a neighbour who said "elle a tous le talent dans ta famille?" Oh yeah. But I'm still going to have a go at the tutorial.
love the mouse, and those TINY hexies!
and can we talk about that bag with the handle...gorgeous my dear..yes you are without a doubt a queen
Lovely projects, the mouse is adorable, I love Pinterest also, great fun.
that mouse a squeaking cute! I WANT one
For someone who waited until the last, you sure made some lovely hexie things.
Oh my. What grrrreat projects. You are very talented.
I saw that link posted on facebook--the one from pinterest? Making the rounds I'm guessing.
Cute mouse but even lovelier bag!
Oh, oh, oh. Was that a little bag filled with EPP hexies I saw at the top of your page? Wonderful! I think that bag you made is so beautiful. I get so inspired by all the visits I'm making in this hop. Love it all! Thanks for sharing your creativity today.
cute travel kit!
Awww, that mouse pincushion is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
All great projects, but the mouse makes me smile.
Your wonky mouse is adorable!
The mouse is so cute. You did a great job of modifying the pattern. It's the first hexie mouse I've seen. Your hexie on-the-go holder is great. I need to make one of those. And your purse is over the moon. I can only imagine the positive comments that were floating as people eyed it. Thanks for participating and being a great inspiration.
Love, love, love all of your projects. Thanks for sharing.The mouse is wonderful.
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Your hexies to go bag is adorable. Great idea (for those who like to do that). lol
Love the hexie mouse. Very cute.
Oh, I love love love Wonky!! Great Pintrest finds. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, great job on your hexies. The mouse is adorable. Fun, Fun.
Those are all great. Cute!
Great projects! Love the tiny hexies on your mouse! Your purse is beautiful. I need to make a travel case too!Thanks for sharing.
Love your mouse. I can't believe you sewed all those mini hexies together. Wow! I am also in love with your hexie purse.
Fun projects. Thanks for the fun and for being in the hop.
The mouse is so cute and so are your other projects. Thanks for the download. Great job.
Wonky is so cute...even his hexie ears. I love the travel kit and your purse is stunning! Thanks for sharing with us.
Cute, cute projects!!! The mouse, the hexi travel bag and your hexi bag.
Thanks for sharing ☺
Your little Wonky is so cute my grandson would love him he is into mice right now.i adore that purse it. Is just so beautiful and the little travel kit looks very handy.
Great job on your project. Your mouse is cute. Those hexies, oh my, are so tiny.66
Loving your hexie projects, Lixie! Wonky is so cute and fantastic fabric choices on your hexie travel pouch. Clever to have a hexie collection, then when inspiration strikes, you're ready!
Thanks for sharing!
I love Wonky the mouse. Sorry to be commenting so late. I am playing catch-up. I "lost" a couple of days due to vacation prep. I spent the whole day Friday with my fur-baby who is now boarded (she hated me when I dropped her off). Then nearly the whole day Saturday at the airport and in-flight. Thank you for sharing your projects. I do like the bag you made awhile back. It is really attractive. Thank you for the link too. I'll to give it a try.
Wonky is adorable and his backside is just fine! Love the bag you made too! Thanks for sharing!
Hiya Lixie!!! Wonky is just adorable! That little project bag is just perfect to carry along. And your bag is so cute, you do have a way with hexies!!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial with us. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
pamspretties57 at gmail dot com
Your little Wonky pincushion is simply adorable!!! Such tiny hexies!!! I saw that tutorial for the little pouch last week and printed it out to make one too :*)
I was thinking about making that same hexie pouch. Yours looks great. I like how you did not add the big flower on the front. Your mouse is adorable. Sometimes being wonky is the best!!
Yes! Pinterest is evil and I spend way too much time there finding way too many new projects to make. Wonky is just perfect and with a little braided tail. Good lukc on finding a tin replacement for your hexie travel pouch.
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