Hexaround Quilt Overview

Tackling My First Quilt: Inspired by a Viral TikTok Video

After watching the viral Jelly Roll quilt tutorial by @samrhymeswithhamm on TikTok, I felt inspired to dive into quilting for the very first time! Her clear and creative approach, paired with an online pattern from Material Girl Quilts, gave me the confidence to give it a try.

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Choosing My Fabrics
To get started, I visited my local quilt shop, Cotton & Chocolate Quilt Co., where I picked out fabrics for my project. For the quilt top, I used Tilda fabrics, which came in the form of pre-cut 2.5" strip collections called "Candy Bars." These are custom bundles created by the shop, and I used four packages—equivalent to two standard Jelly Rolls. This was the perfect amount for a throw-sized quilt, measuring approximately 58x60 inches.​

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While Cotton & Chocolate Quilt Co. has an online store, their "Candy Bars" are only available in-store. The fabrics included in the bundles I used were primarily a blend of prints from Tilda Sanctuary and Hibernation collections, if you're looking to create something similar.

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Supplies I Used
One tool that made a big difference in creating my quilt was the Creative Grids 60-Degree Triangle Ruler. It was essential for cutting the triangles needed to assemble the hexagons in my quilt design.

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I also used the Martelli EC004 Ergo 2000 45mm Rotary Cutter, which I absolutely love! I often struggle with rotary cutting, but the ergonomic design of this cutter made the process so much easier and more comfortable.

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Binding & Backing

For the quilt binding, I selected the Eucalyptus Lafayette print from Tilda’s Hibernation collection, which matched one of the fabrics in my quilt top. I purchased half a yard, and it was more than enough to complete the binding for my quilt size.

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For the backing, I chose a basic Kona Cotton from Joann's and needed to piece it together to fit the quilt dimensions. I purchased 4 yards in total for the backing. To determine the exact fabric requirements for both the binding and backing, I used an online calculator, inputting the measurements of my finished quilt top.

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Wrapping It Up
Tackling my first quilt was such a rewarding experience! With guidance from a viral TikTok tutorial, an online pattern, and a little help from my local quilt shop, I created a cozy throw-sized quilt that I’m incredibly proud of. This project taught me so much about quilting, and I can’t wait to start my next one!