It wasn't till the clock struck 1am that I realised I had become totally involved in arranging these flowers, peeling and sticking, re-sticking, moving, standing back and admiring, then hitting repeat. This is my little floral jigsaw and I am having so much fun with it. Right down to the "oh no that won't do"
I really am pleased with how this is turning out - however I will admit to being slightly nervous when I think about the raw edge applique. This is because my sewing machine isn't my best friend at the moment. It's on the way out, dying a slow and painful death. The doctors aren't too sure what the problem is, perhaps just old age.
I think it's because I am cursed! I have never had a new sewing machine, mine have all been second hand (except the little blue toy sewing machine I had when I was little, it did chain stitch and was reliable!) and they just don't love me like they should.
My newest old machine was given to me by my mum, which was given to her by her mum which was given to her by you guessed it ... my mum. It's done full cirlce but after sewing a stack of nappies on it and some other little bits and pieces it is now missing stiches! Occasionally it makes a clunk sound and then the other day needles started breaking! It has been well looked after and serviced etc - it just hates me!
So I think I may have to do the raw edge applique on this beauty ...
As a result of this development I have decidied that next weekend I will win lotto and with the winnings I am going to buy new sewing machine!
So till next time
Amelia
PS
I had a couple of comments asking what size hexagon I use. I use a 1½ inch - that is a side is 1½ inch.
