Honeycomb Stitch-Along / Materials Lists

This post is part of the Honeycomb Stitch-Along. For more information, make sure to check out the complete schedule here.

Materials List

Here's the complete list of all the fabric cuts, thread, notions, and tools you will need to finish your project. I will be including directions throughout the stitch-along for making each the 18", 20", and 24" square versions of this design. Pick whichever size (and pillow form) you prefer and make sure to note any special call-outs in the lists below related to your chosen pillow size. Generally though the  fabric requirements for each size don't vary that much.

In the fabric and embroidery thread section I have also included three different variations on the materials list to hopefully meet everyone's needs. 

1. If you are planning to use your own selection of fabric and thread, click General Fabric/ Thread Requirements below to see a list of fabric cuts and basic thread colors you'll want to have. You can also use the provided blank design/ coloring pages to "try-out" different color and pattern arrangements and to help stay organized during the stitch-along. : )
2. If you are planning to use the same fabric and thread options in the samples shown below, click on either the warm or the cool colors palette. Here you will find a list of specific fabrics from the Honey, Honey collection by Kate Spain that you will need to complete your project. I have also included a list of the coordinating thread colors that are shown in each sample.

If you have any questions about the fabrics needed, finding alternatives to any of the notions listed, or any other questions about the materials list; feel free to leave me comment below or e-mail me directly. I have tried to include everything that I think we'll need to complete the project, but there may be other tools or notions that you will want to add for yourself. 

Fabric and Embroidery Thread Requirements:

Click Here For General Fabric/ Thread Requirements

• 10-15 coordinating charms (or an assortment of fat eighths or other small cuts) 
• 3 coordinating fat quarters (for the hexies and central block)
• 1 coordinating fat quarter (for the backing)
• 0.5 yard coordinating fabric (for one of hexies and the binding)
• 1 yard white solid
• 0.5 yard coordinating solid (for the outer frame and backing) *for the 20" and 18" Pillows, 1 FQ will be enough*
• 3 shades of coordinating perle cotton thread (size 8) plus white, black, dark yellow, and light yellow.

Download a Printable Blank Design Page Here.

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​ Click Here For Honey, Honey WARM Colors Palette

- Fabric -

• 1 Honey, Honey Charm Pack (or an assortment of fat eighths or other small cuts) 
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Lace Sunset
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Apiary Coral
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Apiary Blush
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Wayside Garden Ocean
• 0.5 yard Honey, Honey Lace Coral
• 1 Yard Bella White Bleached
• 0.5 yard Bella Indigo *for the 20" and 18" Pillows, 1 FQ will be enough*

- Perle Cotton Thread (size 8) -

• Finca 0001 White / DMC BLANC
• Finca 1742 Dark Geranium / DMC 893
• Finca 1163 Orange Red / DMC 606
• Finca 1140 Light Tangerine / DMC 742
• Finca 1137 Pale Yellow / DMC 744
• Finca 3327 Very Dark Navy / DMC 939
• Finca 0007 Black / DMC 310

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Click Here For Honey, Honey COOL Colors Palette

- Fabric -

• 1 Honey, Honey Charm Pack (or an assortment of fat eighths or other small cuts) 
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Lace Violet
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Apiary Tide
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Apiary Blush
• 1 FQ Honey, Honey Tea Rose Ocean Violet
• 0.5 yard Honey, Honey Lace Tide
• 1 yard Bella White Bleached
• 0.5 yard Bella Indigo *for the 20" and 18" Pillows, 1 FQ will be enough*

- Perle Cotton Thread (size 8) -

• Finca 0001 White / DMC BLANC
• Finca 1742 Dark Geranium / DMC 893
• Finca 1140 Light Tangerine / DMC 742
• Finca 1137 Pale Yellow / DMC 744
• Finca 4059 Medium Sea Green / DMC 958
• Finca 3327 Very Dark Navy / DMC 939
• Finca 0007 Black / DMC 310

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Notions/ Tools Needed:

• 2 yards 20" wide Pellon SF-101 Interfacing (or similar)
• Pillow form (either 18", 20", or 24" square)
• Crib-sized cotton batting (or batting scrap four inches larger than the size of the pillow form you are using)
• Removable/ erasable marking pen 
• Basting pins or spray baste
• Hand basting thread and sharp needle (for hexies)
• Coordinating thread for appliqué and sewing together hexies (should blend with the fabrics you are using)
• Embroidery needle (sharp with long eye) and hoop
• Machine piecing and quilting thread
• Walking foot or free-motion quilting foot
• Printer and heavier copy paper or coverstock (to make hexie templates) *See Section Below*
• Regular tracing paper or supplies for your favorite embroidery transfer method (I will talk more about this in detail during the embroidery tutorial)
• Thread conditioner or thread wax (optional, but helpful)

- Plus common sewing tools such as scissors, a rotary cutter and mat, quilting rulers, iron and ironing surface, pressing cloth, sewing machine, etc... -

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Hexie Sizes by Pillow Size (With Printable Templates):

18" Pillow

• 1.50 inches & 1.75 inches (click here for printable template)

20" Pillow

• 1.75 inches & 2.25 inches (click here for printable templates)

24" Pillow

• 2.25 inches & 3.00 inches (click here for printable templates)

NOTE: You may choose to print your hexies using the provided templates above, or you may chose to buy pre-made paper-pieces in the sizes required for the pillow size you are making. Whichever you prefer is fine. : )

If you do print your hexie templates, make sure to set the scaling on your printer to 100% or "none" to keep true-to-size. It doesn't hurt to measure one side of the hexie after printing to ensure everything is correctly scaled.

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Finally, if you are interested in purchasing a complete kit of fabric, embroidery thread, and interfacing in either the warm or cool palette; Sew Lux Fabrics has put together some great coordinating kits that will have all of this included (just add a few extra notions and tools). 

warm fabric kit         cool fabric kit         complete thread sampler

Sew Lux had also supplied me with my kit (Thank You!) so everything you see me using in terms of fabric, thread, and interfacing will be what's included in yours as well. These kits will be on sale for 10% off through this Friday, February 15th in case you're planning to pick one up. 

The Knotted Thread also has coordinating fabric bundles available in both the warm and cool color palettes for those interested in working with fat eighths instead of charms. These bundles are customizable as well in case you'd like to mix and match a bit from the Honey, Honey collection.

You can also find the complete Honey, Honey collection at The Intrepid Thread along with a nice selection of solids. You can also get 10% off your entire order with the code SWEETHEART through February 13th. 

Pink Chalk Fabrics is carrying many of the prints in this collection and also has a nice selection of embroidery/ hand-stitching supplies available as well as a great selection of solids.

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We'll meet back up again on Friday, February 22nd for the cutting instructions. In the meantime, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have as you put together your individual kit. See you then!