hexagon quilt tutorial

This is my first hexagon quilt.  I was forced to make it . . . had to step out of my box . . . .  I'm not one for fussy work, or directions for that matter.  But I'm glad we've crossed that bridge.  It was a piece of cake.


It's not a true "finish it up Friday" but I've got 6 quilts going right now in all sorts of stages.  This is more of a wip.

tutorial:

Part 1 - Quilting
Baste together your front back ground fabric to your back.
Baby size 50" x 42" (I like that size, no piecing)

Quilt to your liking:





Part 2 - The Hexagons


Cut yourself a template from an old file (card stock weight).

Press your fabrics, cut around your template, leaving 1/2 inch on each sides.



Leave the template in the hexi while you press (w/ starch).



. . . nice stack of hexies.

Now to attach your hexies. The trick is to get them all centered correctly. 

Mark the center horizontal and vertical centers of your quilt.

First, lay a row of hexies on your horizontal mid line.  You can choose your favorite applique method, or use the directions below.

Second, lay a row of hexies on your vertical mid line, attach.  Continue the process of attaching rows of hexies vertically, leaving 1/2 an inch between each one.

 
Attaching:
Pin a row of hexies in place.

Baste down with a large stitch.

Baste 1 or 2 rows at a time, max.  

Sew along the edge of each hexi.  My advice is to go slow.  I free motion quilted them on,  less turning of your quilt that way.

For a nice finish, fish your strings through your quilt.  

 

The hexies on the left are sewn down I still have some on the right.  And you can see where I experimented with some quilting on the gray hexi on the right but I like them plain.

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Thank you, AmandaJean!