Hexagon star quilt pattern

If you are making this quilt, please use these important 'straight-grain' instructions. The book instructions are not clear and should be corrected in the reprint - another instruction that was 'lost in translation! The pattern pieces in the book are correct - just add 1/4" seam allowance. It is important to make a template for the triangle including seam allowance, with the top of the triangle cut off and the straight grain marked. Cut your triangles from strips and stack them. You will…

I had a nice lady named Amy contact me about a pattern for the hexagon stars quilt I have been working on. Its not quite finished, but...

It's Technique Tuesday here on the blog! Debby Kratovil from Debby Kratovil Quilts will show you how to turn a stack of 10x10s into an easy (yes, we said easy!) hexagon quilt. Here's Debby! Are you looking for a creative way to use a stack of 10" squares? Benartex sent me this beautiful Essence of Pearl 10x10 pack in the Purple colorway. I asked for a companion fabric to go with these, 1 yard of the light lavender Tossed Sprigs. Essence of Pearl 10" Squares I was aiming for hexagons…

... and a finished quilt! Oh my goodness, I have finished another English paper pieced quilt. I love English paper piecing (EPP) and w...

I absolutely adore this quilt pattern and there's a couple of ways to make this. It really depends on what

Try making this Easy Quilt As You Go Hexagon Quilt Tutorial! Jenny Doan is joined by her daughter Natalie and her daughter-in-law Misty as she demonstrates how to make a beautiful quilt-as-you-go hexie quilt. This technique comes from Nicola of Daisy and Grace. Nicola's wonderful set of templates is the perfect tool to whip up gorgeous quilted hexagons the easy way! Follow Missouri Star Quilt Co. for more Quilting Tutorials!

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Do you remember my hexagon star quilt ? Some of you asked about the pattern. Here is, if you want to make your own hexy star! This pattern comes with 5 different star versions! My original quilt was made with version #2. It was a super quick and easy project with only […]

How I’ve loved cutting and sewing with the large scale hexagon shape. It really showcases splashy printed fabrics to their best advantage and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy this collection of colorful florals that I’ve collected over the years.

With a ton of things to do before the end of the year I got distracted yet again! I saw the "Quilt as you go Hexagon" tutorial from Miss...

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Jenny Doan is joined by her daughter Natalie and her daughter-in-law Misty as she demonstrates how to make a beautiful quilt-as-you-go hexie quilt. This technique comes from Nicola of Daisy and Grace. Nicola's wonderful set of templates is the perfect tool to whip up gorgeous quilted hexagons the easy way!

Another variation of BlockBase #160--- repeating stars. Mid-19th century quilt. I don't think I've ever seen a name published before 1970 for this shading pattern of stars, Sometimes alternated with rosettes. Marina Jones Gregg 1852 Charleston Museum of Art http://charlestonmuseum.tumblr.com/post/3582243226 The museum calls this one Stars and Diamonds. Elizabeth Docton Perry Charleston Museum of Art The pattern seems to be a Carolina regional favorite. Deborah Tritt and Laurel Horton examine…

Do you need some Christmas inspiration ? Today is the first day of the HO HO HO blog hop. A big “thank you” to Madame Samm and Carol, who are hosting this fun event. After weeks of thinking which projects from a long list to make, on Friday I had a “last minute” idea and […]

Hexagon Star Snowflake Trivet ‘Tis the season….. Hello Dear Friends and Readers, Season’s Greetings and best wishes to you all! I just have to tell you, I’ve been busting to get to the sewing machine to make something! Preparing for the Christmas rush is lovely but time consuming…… Anyhow I wanted to share with you … Continue reading Hexagon Star Snowflake Trivet →