Introducing the Hexy Love Quilt Pattern...

July 18, 2024

Master the art of hexy heart blocks for your next quilting project!

Presenting the "Scrappy" Hexy Love Version

The next exciting phase in my design journey began with the fusion of two beloved blocks: whimsical hearts & classic hexagons! This pattern comes together column by column, promising to hook you forever on half rectangle triangles. Purchase the scrappy version here: Hexy Love Scrappy

With the HRT columns forming the hexagon edges, the heart columns come together with ease. Following the pattern's detailed charts will give you all the fabric combinations and number of left and right-facing HRT you need using the 2 at a time method.

Let's make some blocks!

Left-Facing HRT

Hexy Love's cutting instructions work with almost all directional prints, so if you follow the checklist, everything will be facing the correct way to take the guesswork out of your project.

Start with (2) rectangles, and draw a diagonal line on the back of the lighter rectangle.

TIP: If you ware making LEFT-facing HRT, draw the line coming from the opposite corner (so, the right side).

With RST, align the diagonal line with the top left and bottom right corner of the other rectangle. (Don't worry, this is the only way it will line up, so you can't make a mistake here).

Sew a 1/4" seam on either side of the drawn line.

Cut on the drawn line to make (2) half rectangle triangles.

Always press your seams open so the block will lay nice and flat once you begin sewing blocks together.

And voila! You have (2) left-facing HRT!

Squaring Up

When squaring up your HRT, it is important to remember, the diagonal line on your ruler will not line up with the corner of the HRT as it would when you are trimming half square triangles. The diagonal line will be offset roughly 1/8". To achieve this, make sure those little 1/4" dots on your ruler land right on the diagonal seam of your HRT.

You can see how both dots line up with the diagonal seam and intersect at the 5 1/2" mark on the left and the 1/4" mark on the right. This will keep your HRT "straight" in case it went a little wonky during pressing. The bottom of the HRT should line up with the 3" line. In this block, it's almost exactly on the line, so when I flip it around to trim the opposite side, there won't be much to trim on that side.

TIP: Use washi tape to mark off the lines on your ruler to speed up the process of having to find the lines each time.

Want to make your life easier?

If you see half rectangle triangles in your future (and I honestly think you will be hooked after making one Hexy Love quilt...) it makes sense to invest in a tool that will make the squaring up process more convenient.

I fell all-the-way-in-love with Deb Tucker's Split Rects ruler because of how simple it makes the trimming process. This ruler features:

8 different HRT sizes
Right and left-handed instructions
Free online video demonstrations

With this ruler you WILL line up the diagonal line with the seam, as the offset 1/8" has already been accounted for.

It's nice to be able to see the full outline of the HRT size when trimming. So fast and easy!

Let's Talk Fabric

For the cover quilt, I used a Ruby Star Collection by Jen Hewett called Verbena. I was immediately drawn to the cottagecore vibes! I knew it would be perfect for this pattern, so it was important to make the pattern directional fabric friendly. I purchased Verbena from my local quilt shop, Fabriculous in Brandon, Manitoba. Wendy has the best taste when it comes to fabric!!

I think the thing I love most about this quilt is how it feels vintage AND modern at the same time. The fabric definitely gives it an airy cottage aesthetic.

To match the tranquil mood of this quilt, I decided to go with nature-inspired quilting: Butterfly Ballet pantograph by Urban Elementz.

Prefer a more muted palette?

As a quilter, I love the texture linen adds to a quilt. The collection you see below is Sprout Wovens by Fableism. I was drawn in by the earthy colour palette of this yarn-dyed cotton collection that gives the look of a linen. The small woven "x"s give the quilt a natural, "old world" feel that couldn't be more perfect for this design. I purchased Sprout from my other local quilt shop, Thread Count Fabrics in Souris, MB. Hannah carries all the Fableism collections and all your favourite Art Gallery prints!

Don't you just want to put on an old knit sweater, pour yourself a cup of tea, and read a book in a rocking chair with this version? (Especially with that Luxe Cuddle Hide on the back).

I like to use spray starch to keep my blocks from warping, and this is a little more difficult with a woven. For this reason, I suggest starching the fabric before you cut it apart. If you don't, the little pieces will constantly be sticking to your iron.

This is the throw size:

I find a throw is the perfect size, because it can be used as a bed topper and can just as easily be pulled off the bed for movie night in the living room.

Quilting pantograph: Rose Garden by Urban Elementz

How cozy does this room feel! Hexy Love was photographed in the beautiful Black Pine BowerBird Stays Cabin in Clear Lake, Manitoba. This 1500 sq. ft cabin is located on 500 acres of beautiful land with a private lake right out the front door. You should definitely check them out if you are making a trip out to Riding Mountain National Park!

The "New" Sprout Wovens by Fableism

Here is a list of the fabrics I used in this quilt that features the new colours in the beloved Sprout collection.

A: Morro Bay

B: Pansy Pink

C: Mulberry

D: Spicy

E: Terracotta

F: Rose Clay

G: Pan Dulce

H: Cherub

M: Sugar (heart fabric)

What about the Vintage Flowers version?

If you love the look of antique hand-pieced hexy quilts of yore, then this version is for YOU! Purchase the PDF pattern here: Hexy Love Vintage Flowers

This pattern can be purchased individually, or you could save and bundle both styles together: Scrappy & Vintage Flowers.

The Vintage Flowers version features Riley Blake's Serenity Blues by Gerri Robinson, which will be hitting quilt shops in August 2024.

This collection has an oh-so-french-country aesthetic that is even more stunning in person.

They Hexy Love pattern is definitely designed for all those beautiful florals... and how cute does she look all rolled up?

This is the twin size Hexy Love, and you can see it even works on a Queen Bed.

Quilting pantograph: Cabbage Rose by Urban Elementz

Backing: Solid Minky Cuddle by Shannon Fabrics

In this version of Hexy Love, there are less HRT to make because of the way the hexies come together. In these areas of the pattern that form a ring, HRT are substituted with rectangles as you see below.

The Vintage Flowers version of Hexy Love also features 3 sizes: baby, throw & twin. I can't wait to see what you make! Tag us and #hexylovequilt!

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Each pattern retails for $18 CAD, or $30 for the bundle (includes Scrappy + Vintage Flowers) **Save $6!

So, which one is your favourite?

Scrappy

Vintage Flowers

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