Materials
Dimensions
117cm x 162cm (46in x 631/2in)
Bring sunshine to the life of your favourite
toddler with this divine quilt that features basic
hexagon shapes in vibrant colours.
Fabric requirements
All fabric is 100 per cent cotton or linen, 100cm
(40in) wide, pre-washed and ironed. You may
want to colour test any dark fabric to ensure
that it will not run. It is recommended that
the fabric choices information be read before
purchasing the fabric.
■ 80cm (311/2in) blue bird fabric for the
hexagons, more will be required if
‘fussy cutting’
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27, 10cm (4in) assorted fabrics for the
pieced hexagons
■
35cm (14in) orange fabric for the inner
border and setting triangles
■ 80cm (311/2in) multicoloured striped
fabric for the outer border
■
55cm (22in) blue fabric for the binding
■
2.7m (3yd) backing fabric
Preparation
Trace the cutting-size Templates A,
B, C and D from the pattern sheet
onto template plastic using the
2B pencil. Label each one and
then cut them out carefully on the
line. The templates include 1/4in
seam allowances.
Sarah has used a delightful collection of
bright and colourful fabrics in a range
of different colours and patterns. A bird
conversation print was featured in the large
hexagons. The more varied the fabrics the
more effective the final result will be. Any
conversation print could be featured to suit.
Fabric choices
Cutting
All measurements include a scant
1/4in seam allowance. All strips are cut
across the width of the fabric unless
otherwise stated. It is recommended
that you cut and make a sample block
before cutting out all the pieces to
complete the quilt.
Cut two 3in strips. From these strips
mark and then cut 12 setting triangles
using Template D.
Other requirements
■
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
■
135cm x 180cm (53in x 71in)
cotton batting
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Cotton thread for piecing
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Scissors for both fabric and plastic
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Nifty Notions 60-degree triangle ruler
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2 sheets template plastic
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2B pencil
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Sewing machine
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General sewing supplies
From the multicoloured striped fabric
Cut seven 41/2in strips for the outer
border.
From the bird fabric
Cut one 51/2in strip and then mark and
crosscut seven half hexagons using
Template B.
Cut seven hexagons using Template A.
From the blue fabric
Cut seven 3in strips for the binding.
Tip
From each of the assorted hexagon
fabrics
Cut one 21/2in strip. Separate these
strips into nine sets of three fabrics,
coordinating the colours as you go.
You can make a design wall using batting or a
flannel sheet pinned to the wall.
From the orange fabric
Cut two 31/2in strips for the inner
border.
Hexagons
Referring to diagram 1, sew each set
of three 21/2in strips together along
the length and press the seams to one
side. Each of the nine strip sets should
Diagram 1
