Hexi Snowballs Quilt
In one way, it has felt like it has taken so long from the time I started writing this pattern to now. But in another way, it feels like it’s been no time at all and release day has snuck up on me. But This is quite possibly my favorite quilt pattern I have ever made, and I am so excited to share it with the world.
I love a curvy quilt, there is no denying that. I feel like Elsa hearing the Enchanted Forest call her when I see a quilt that has amazing curvy movement to it. (Thats a Frozen 2 reference for all those without 6-year-old girls living in their home.) Orange peel quilts, double wedding rings, and the flowering snowball. All of these classic quilt styles draw me in. So, I made a classic flowering snowball quilt, and I loved it. But then Kirkland toilet paper gave me another idea. (If you don’t have Costco or Kirkland toilet paper, they are covered with these 6 petal flower shapes on them). What if instead of square blocks, I made equilateral triangle blocks. Thus, the Hexi Snowballs quilt was created. I drew up a little sketch on a post it note in my kitchen and got to work from there.
My first quilt was this sweet little baby. I had my hand drawn templates, too much confidence, and a couple hours of child free sewing thanks to my in-laws. I knew I had something, but it definitely needed refining. I made slight adjustments to my templates by making the petal shape a little more dramatic of a curve. My first test block looked straight; I wanted it to be curvier. Then, I created a trimming template so I could make all my triangles the same size to reduce fullness and I would be able to line up my seams better. Once I had the templates made and the fabric math done I got to work on my two throw samples.
Next, I made this beauty. This is a throw size Multi Color version Hexi Snowballs quilt using the Unruly Nature Collection from Ruby Star Society. This is one of my favorite collections and it works so well with this pattern.
Finally, I made a solid color version in black and pink. Holy smokes this quilt makes a statement. The black is Sprigs in Black from the Curio collection from Ruby Star Society. The pink is Sugar in Rose, and the yellow is Twirl in Sunshine both from Ruby Star Society. I was originally going to use all solid fabric for this quilt, but I am so glad I spent the extra $30 and got print fabrics instead. That black fabric just adds so much depth and texture to this quilt.
As a bonus, I made acrylic templates for this pattern. If you’re like me and would rather have an acrylic template than risk a slip up with a sharp blade and my fingers, I have you covered. Plus, it makes cutting your fabric so much faster. You can find the Template Set here.
My testers always make such amazing quilts. Both of them decided to make multi color baby quilts and they are so beautiful. I love the itty-bitty florals.
Mary (@embercraftcompany) made this stunning baby quilt using liberty of london fabrics.
Alicia (@wildbooms_quiltco) made this gorgeous baby quilt using Gayle Loraine fabric by Quilters Candy for Art Gallery Fabrics.
Join the Hexi Snowballs Sew Along which starts May 15th. I will be sharing all my tips for cutting fabric, sewing curves, trimming blocks, assembling your quilt top, and choosing quilting designs. Plus you’ll have a ton of chances to win all sorts of great prizes.
