Modern Hexagon Quilt Construction

Last week I shared how to draft this modern hexagon quilt using EQ8.

You can find the free EQ8 video tutorial here.

Modern Hexagon Quilt designed by Kari Schell using EQ8

In this blog, I will share with you how I turned my virtual quilt into a "real" quilt during a mini-quilt retreat..

I used 2-1/2" squares of five different ombre fabrics and some English Paper Piecing templates for the hexagons.  The background is a grey Kona cotton (Dove) .  I added a grey ombre for the binding.

Hexagon Templates from EQ to Cricut Design Space

With EQ and an electronic cutting system of your choice, you will never need to purchase English Paper Piecing templates again -- and you will be able to have complete control over the sizes. 
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I printed the hexagon template from Electric Quilt to a pdf file. 

Then I used Inkscape to convert the pdf file to svg.  Inkscape is a professional vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It's free and open source.   You can download the most current version of Inkscape here.

Once I had an SVG file, I could import it into Cricut Design Space and cut out all my templates using my Cricut Maker.  This process would also work if you use the Brother Scan n Cut or Silhouette Studio.

This video will take you through the process of going from EQ to Inkscape to Cricut Design Space.

Modern Hexagon Quilt Construction

I used a number of new techniques (at least for me) to construct my quilt.  

This video will take you through the major steps of my process:

• Hand basting the hexagons
• Preparing a full-size backdrop (within EQ) for use in accurately placing the hexagons.
• Gluing the hexagons on the background fabric
• My quilting approach for this quilt

Here is an Amazon link to the glue products used in the video.

• Aleene's Fabric Fusion Permanent Glue 8 oz
• Precision Tip Applicator Bottle Four 1 Oz. Bottles and 12 Tips for Multi-Purpose Use

Note that these are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you purchase from the link.

Here is my finished project (100% completed at my mini-retreat).  It feels so good to have had some sew time along with a chance to catch up with some quilting friends.  And I could get really spoiled with the four tables per person -- to help us with social distancing.

Modern Hexagon Quilt by Kari Schell

Last week, some creative modern hexagon designs were shared in the Learning EQ Facebook group.  Great job ladies!

Amy M.

Helen H.

Marty A.

Nancy L.

Happy quilting.

​Kari

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