Hexagonal Quilt

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Cotton quilt fabric
• 1/2 yd 24-30 different prints
• 1/2 yd white fabric
• Batting
• Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
• Basic sewing supplies
• Iron and pressing surface
• Sewing machine

DIRECTIONS:

Note: ¼" seam allowances throughout.
1. Cut a 6 ¾" by 10 ½" rectangle diagonally to give you two triangles 6 ¾" by 10 ½" by 12 ½". This will give you an A and B pattern.



2. Cut out 18 each of A and B giving you a total of 36 pieces.



3. Assemble as follows using ¼" seam: sew 1 to 2, press seam to side, sew 3 to 4, press seam to side. Repeat for the other side.



4. Sew left side to right side making sure that the seams match up. Press seam open. Make 5 more triangle units for a total of six.



5. Sew 3 units together pressing seams open. Repeat for the other side.



6. Sew two sides together. Press seam open.
7. Sandwich together finished top, 4' square of batting and 4' square of backing. Pin or baste stitch starting from middle and working outwards.
8. Cut three strips of binding 2 ½" wide. Sew together for a total of approx. 125" length. Fold in half right side out and press. Pin cut edge even with edge of quilt and sew 1/4" seam folding at each corner. Cut off excess batting and backing. Fold folded edge of binding over to back side, pin and hand stitch. Add stitching design if designed.