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Another day, another jelly roll quilt! I'm tackling another hexagon quilt, this time featuring a jelly roll from the Great Outdoors collection by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda. If you're looking for a great online tutorial and free PDF pattern for this hexagon quilt, head on over to Material Girl Quilts.
Fabrics and Sizing
For the quilt top I used a single jelly roll, which was the perfect amount for a crib-sized quilt. I laid out my top to be 13 rows of 6 half-hexagons, which gave me a final quilt size of 38 x 50 inches. For the backing, I purchased 2 yards of the Woodland Wonder Cloud Frolic by Gingiber.
Supplies I Used
An essential tool for this project is a 60-degree triangle ruler. I used the Creative Grids 60-Degree Triangle Ruler for cutting the triangles needed to assemble the hexagons in this quilt design.
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 makes the process so much easier and more comfortable. It takes a minute to get used to this design if you're accustomed to using a traditional rotary cutter, but it's worth the learning curve!
Another tool I get asked about on my sewing videos is my magnetic seam guide. I butt it right up against my presser foot when quilting to help guide my fabric for a uniform 1/4 inch seam allowance, but since it's magnetic, it can easily be moved around depending on your required seam allowance for other sewing projects. Another option for keeping your 1/4 inch seam allowances even for quilting is a 1/4" presser foot. I have and use both but really love the versatility and ease of the magnetic guide!
Links to Project Supplies
Wrapping It Up
This is my second hexagon quilt, and I'm still loving the process! The ease of working with a pre-cut jelly roll makes the process even more enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, I highly recommend giving this pattern a try—it’s straightforward, satisfying, and so rewarding.
I can’t wait to see how it all comes together once it’s quilted and bound! If you’ve made a hexagon quilt or have tips to share, drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from you. Until next time, happy stitching!
With love and creativity,
Jacquie
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