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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Accuquilt Go Hexagon Bookmark Tutorial...

Here's another quick tutorial...a bookworm bookmark. I have plenty of hexagon tutorials coming up, but this one is very easy. My favorite shape of all the Accuquilt Go cutters is the hexagon. I love them all, but this die makes it so easy to cut them.
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The die has 3 sizes as you can see below.





For this bookmark, I used the middle size hexagon.




Cut 6 medium hexagons...see the previous post on how the machine and the dies actually work.


Sew them together to make a chain.



Turn over and iron open the seams flat.



Here's a close up.



Pin the chain of hexagons, right sides together to a piece of fabric. I used plain muslin.




Sew together with 1/4" seam allowance, all the way around the chain of hexagons. Follow the shape of the hexagons and pivot (with needle down) at each seam intersection.



Leave an opening at one of the ends for turning.



Trim away all the excess backing fabric after you've sewn the seams. It's easier to trim the fabric after you've sewn it together rather than trying to cut the shape out first.




Clip a little at the seams for ease in turning inside out.



I used a chop stick to push the fabric when I turned it right side out.



Iron flat and sew opening closed.



Glue on some googly eyes or stitch some on.



and your done!!!



Buy that perfect book for someone special, tuck in this bookmark and sign the backing fabric with your name, date and a message. Great gift and very easy.



If you are new to my blog...click HERE to go to the post where you can enter to win an Accuquilt Go Cutter of your own. All the details are on that post.
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Be back tomorrow with another tutorial.
~Karen~
ps...my laundry is almost done and the dog and family have been fed!! (but I'm still using my accuquilt)

17 comments:

  1. That is so cute, I love it.
    I love the fun ideas and know you will think of lots more.

    Debbie

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  2. Cute. I hope you do a tutorial for the hexagon flower cause that's what I'm interested in making.

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  3. Oh!!! It's a wonderful machine!!!
    With this machine I would be doing hexagons all day ! I love!
    Thank you for this cute tutorial.

    Hugs,
    Martina.

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  4. So cute, I am loving these tutorials!

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  5. Some great ideas for using the Go cutter! Looks like you are having a blast with it!

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  6. This is sooo cute! I'm already lovin this site!! Have entered for the GO- thanks again, Sandy

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  7. Oh my gosh, a chop stick...another great idea I've never heard before...I really don't live under a rock either, LOL! I happen to have chopsticks on hand too. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I love this little Book Worm, and fortunately, my entire family loves to read so I will definitely be making some of these. Too fun!

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  8. Karen,
    This is super cute...I see some holiday gifts in my future:)

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  9. Well, that is just the cutest thing. If I win the GO I will make a bunch for the kids in my family for Christmas, yes I will!

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  10. That is too cute Karen.
    Great for kids.":O)

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  11. You lost me at the chopstick - exactly how does the chopstick push the fabric ? sorry to be so dense

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