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Hexagon Rag Quilt

3/23/2015

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Perhaps one of the most challenging pieced quilts is a hexagon motif. I combined this challenge with one of the easiest methods of quilting, rag quilting. If you have never tried these techniques, make it your next project. There is something so satisfying by completing something that is a bit of a challenge.
Kit's Crafts - Hexagon Rag Quilt
To make this quilt, I referred to a few tutorials, which I will link to. If you have no experience with hexagons or rag quilts, before getting started, I recommend reading through Lady Harvatine's Hexagonia post and watching her video on how to machine sew hexagons as well as Rag Quilt Instructions by The Designnest. Neither process is hard once you get the hang of it, so reading through these blogs will help smooth out the project for you.

As a side note, I used fabric remnants, which is why I have more than the 3 fabrics recommended in the materials list.

The final quilt measures 43.5" x 37", which is a great size for a baby blanket.

Materials:
Large sheet of paper (or smaller sheets taped together)
Pencil
Ruler
Compass or 30/60 degree triangle
44" of three different flannel fabrics measuring 44" wide
Quilt batting
Basting spray or large safety pins
5 yards of 1/4" double fold bias tape

To start with, you need to make a template. Below is a diagram of the size of template I used. I did a 1/2" seam allowance. There are two ways of creating a template. The easiest method is perhaps through the use of a compass as in this tutorial by Dawn Chorus Studio. From the Blue Chair has a process for creating hexagons without a template through the use of 60 degree angles, however, I would just use this method to create the template so you only have to measure things out once. 
Kit's Crafts - Hexagon Rag Quilt
Next up, determine what fabric you are going to put where, then cut your fabric. Keep in mind that you will need a front and a back for each hexagon. Below is a diagram of the quilt I made. Next cut your batting to be sandwiched between the hexagons. 

Now, you will need to sew your individual "sandwiches" together so the batting doesn't shift when you wash the quilt. (Refer to Rag Quilt Instructions if you aren't sure what I'm talking about) Rather than drawing lines to sew over (which is quite a task on flannel) I ironed folds onto the front hexagon piece. Then, I used basting spray to keep everything together and a walking foot to sew.
Kit's Crafts - Hexagon Rag Quilt
Next up, sew the hexagons together. As mentioned previous, please refer to  Lady Harvatine's Hexagonia post for instructions on how to manage this step. Once you have everything sewn together, attach the 1/4" binding. Now show off your handiwork to the nearest admirer!

Below are some close ups of the quilt.
Kit's Crafts - Hexagon Rag Quilt
Kit's Crafts - Hexagon Rag Quilt

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3 Comments
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6/4/2016 11:53:22 am

When sewing the hexagons together, don't sew off the edge of the fabric... see how this picture shows the stitches meeting in the corner, not extending past each other?

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6/18/2019 03:49:29 am

This is cool design.

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Nikkk Howard
11/16/2020 12:07:12 pm

Hello, I am attempting to make one of these. The problem I'm having is that the "y" corner creates a small hole.
Do you have any advice on how to avoid that?

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