I’m super excited to introduce this new quilt pattern! A fun jelly roll friendly Hexie Quilt.
Hexagons are super popular right now in quilts and this is a fun twist to the classic Hexie quilt. I’ve yet to attempt a Y seam so this pattern is made up of half hexies which go together in rows and are much easier to piece. I recommend a good hexie ruler. I use this one.
The whole process of writing this pattern was a really fun one. I’m always up for a new challenge and I knew sooner or later I would attempt a pattern. My original Hexie Framed quilt resulted in a lot of requests for a pattern so it was the perfect opportunity to dive right in!
Hexie framed is the perfect Jelly Roll quilt as it uses 2.5″ strips. I love precuts and I love patterns that make them easy to use.
For the twin size I chose Vanessa Christensen’s new Color Theory Line. And I happened to have a fat eighth bundle on hand so I cut my strips from that. This hexie quilting pattern shows off fabric lines really well. It’s great for those fabrics you adore and really want to display.
I machine quilted this one with straight lines using my walking foot. I use this walking foot for my Janome machine.
I went with a gray 108″ wide backing and gray binding to match.
You can find this pattern in my shop!
Fabrics Used:
Robert Kaufman Kona Solid in White
Color Theory Jelly Rolls by V&Co for Moda
Backing: Grey Moda Bella Solid
Batting: Warm and White
I bought the pattern and am just about ready to start cutting my first half hexies. I have a question before I do though. Do you use something like Best Press or a spray starch on the colored pieces before you start? Just curious, as I know I’ll be sewing on the bias of the hexy pieces. My triangle quilts (where the bias edge was at least a few inches longer) seemed to go together easier when I did, but I wondered if I could avoid that step. Would love your advice!
I actually only used Best Press for the first time yesterday ;) I haven’t had any trouble with hexie or triangles not using it. There certainly is a little more give to the fabric and it might be beneficial to use it but certainly not necessary. Sometimes the strech is helpful when lining up the rows.
So bright and cheery! I love all of Vanessa’s fabric lines.
I just love this. Have ordered your pattern. Thinking it will be my fair entrant for 2016. Will give you credit!! Dawne
Hello – Your hexie quilt is beautiful, bright, and cheery. What may I ask is the attachment atop your machine for your binding?
Thank you,
Kristen S.
I purchased your hexie framed pattern a few days ago and I haven’t received the pattern. I purchased the PDF format. I assumed it would be emailed to me? Please advise on what my next steps are. The transaction has posted to my account.
Thank you so much for your quick response! I can’t wait to make this beautiful quilt!!
I found the link to this pattern on Pinterest, and I love it! I’ve loved hexies for years, and am always looking for fun new ways to do them! Thank you for sharing!
How many jelly rolls did you use for this quilt. I have only one of the roll I’d like to use. also, I like a size 55×75’ish. throw or lap size. would this work with just one roll?
Hi Theresa :) This quilt is a twin size so it uses about 1 1/2 jelly rolls. The throw size only uses one. You can see the exact number of strips you need if you flip through the photos on the listing: http://emilydennis.bigcartel.com/product/hexie-framed-pdf-pattern
Hope that helps!
I tried to email you through your blog contact. I want to order your hexi quilt pattern. My Hex N more ruler just arrived. Will this pattern easily convert to a larger size? I will probably be stripping fabric as opposed to getting hekkt
Love your quilt! I purchased the pattern and am excited to make it. I do have the Hexnmore ruler. The template included in your pattern does match any of the sizes on the ruler. You said you used this ruler for your quilt. Which half hexi size on the ruler did you use. Thank you for your help.
I just sent you an e-mail with a small video clip :)
I just completed this quilt there is a lot of cutting but that sure beat Y seams also I extended the pattern to make a queen size
Kathleen, how much more fabric did you need to make the Queen size? That’s just what I was planning to do!
Love this pattern. What hexi sizes are included in the pattern. I would like to use a layer cake for large hexies.
Thanks Nilda