The hexagon quilt is finished.
Very pleased with how this quilt turned out. And it was fun to do!(Not nearly as tricky as it looks.)
As I was piecing the blocks together, I was really worried about it looking too crazy. But now that it is put together and quilted, I think it looks cool. I used a pattern from American Jane called Merry-Go-Round as my inspiration, but I modified it a little - making it smaller and making the sides straight edges so that I could put a border on. I like the framing and calming effect of the yellow border.
Since this quilt is staying at the store, I just used a solid back - but a fun print from the Snippets collection. I'm not sure yet how I'll put mine together. We'll just have to wait and see!
Since the whole quilt was made from one fabric collection I added this little piece of selvage. I kind of like the effect.
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Uh, is there any chance you could post a tutorial on these hexagons?? LOVE! AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks great! I do like that idea of including the selvadge!
ReplyDeleteI love your hexagon quilt! I would love to make one like it sometime. American Jane is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I particularly like the way you pieced the striped hexagons.
ReplyDeleteamaizing!!!! i love the hexagon quilt pattern!
ReplyDeletei really love that quilt! the eclectic patterns really came together nicely.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! I have a twin size (or maybe large throw size) quilt top pieced in the Merry Go Round pattern, using the Recess line. The pointy edges were holding me back, though. I was NOT looking forward to binding it. Maybe I'll add a border instead!
ReplyDeleteWow.. love this one.. so much summer..:o))
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! I agree--tutorial next! The selvage in the back is a cute touch (not to mention the lovely flower pattern.)
ReplyDeleteit looks great!
ReplyDeleteI have been dying to make that Merry Go round quilt. I like how you varied the widths!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt! The playful fabrics as hexagons really works well--it's retro yet very contemporary. Great idea to include that bit of selvage. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is simply beautiful! I love all the different colors and patterns, it makes it a real eye catcher. Totally agree with the yellow border. Great job Amy!
ReplyDeleteh, i love this one. great job!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt. Great design & color.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I'd also be interested in a write up (tutorial) on how you made it.
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This is my favorite. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! So fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cutest! I love it...you did a great job! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt...and the selvedge strip on the back is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is one amazing quilt.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how hexagons are not difficult...I seem to have a problem with straight strips,LOL.
Love it.
Great quilt:) I LOVE the piece of selvage on the back!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt!! I love the bit of selvage on the back - as an identifier Good thinking!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteI have that pattern and have wanted to make it. I love how yours turned out! Very cute and fun!
ReplyDeleteJoining the chorus: This is my favorite one so far. I don't know if you've ever seen the "circles" that Nana Jean makes, but this quilt looks like the piles of them she's had on her tv tray for as long as I can remember. Someday when you're trying to decide what you should make me when I'm getting married, choose this!
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish! I have that pattern too and I like your straight border. It really does have a calming effect. The little bit of selvage was a stroke of genius. Love the whole thing.
ReplyDeletei love the hexagon quilt! i made one with all jelly roll strips from neptune.. i'll be posting it soon!
ReplyDeleteThat is so incredibly darling. I love the stripes in the hexagons.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the inclusion of the Fabric name on its selvage. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Merry Go Round pattern is terrific with the Snippets collection.
Also, I appreciate the yellow in the border as it draws from the fabric colors and yet controls all the pattern action. Well done!