Book Review – A Quick & Easy Technique for Hexagon Quilting

The hexie project guide you’ve been waiting for!

20 easy projects, from a table topper and a pouch bag to a holiday tree skirt and baby quilts
Quilt-as-you-go method is simple and innovative and can create endless varieties of hexagon projects using pre-cuts and fabric scraps
Beginner-friendly guide to creating hexagons with less cutting and less time, in follow up to Fast-Fold Hexies
Step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, and easy-to-use, full-size patterns
Insightful tips, project variations, advanced techniques to try, and more

Learn how to create your hexagon projects with less cutting and in less time!

The simple Fast-Fold Hexie method replaces English paper piecing—no fancy supplies needed! Use pre-cuts or fabric scraps to stitch up scores of hexagons with Mary M. Hogan’s unique quilt-as-you-go technique: Fast-folding hexies lets you create a hexagon block with backing and batting included—no basting, no preparing a backing, and no binding. You’ll bust your stash and save time by fast-folding your hexies!

Fast-Fold Hexie Quilting opens with insightful guidance on materials and supplies. Then you’ll learn the basic construction of hexies and half hexagons, whether sewn by machine or with hand sewing, and the advantages of the fast-fold method. Finally, you’ll go on to create 20 beautiful quilt projects, from baby quilts, pouch bags, and a trivet to table toppers, full-size quilts, wall hangings, and home décor.

Included with the detailed step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, diagrams, insightful tips, project variations, and full-size templates are opportunities to take your projects to the next level with more advanced techniques, such as fussy cutting and piecing fast-fold hexies.

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If you’re anything like me and addicted to the Elm Creek Quilts series, “The Christmas Boutique” by Jennifer Chiaverini is a must-read for the holiday season. As the 21st book in this captivating series, it seamlessly blends tradition, community, and the magic of Christmas into a heartwarming tale that’s impossible to put down.

From the moment I opened the pages of “The Christmas Boutique,” I was transported into a world filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods. Jennifer Chiaverini expertly captures the essence of the holiday season, enveloping readers in a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like coming home.

One of the things I love most about the Elm Creek Quilts series is the richly drawn characters, and “The Christmas Boutique” is no exception. From Sylvia’s unwavering determination to Sarah’s endearing worries as a first-time mother, each character feels like a dear friend whose joys and struggles I’ve shared throughout the series.

As the Elm Creek Quilters come together to save the Christmas Boutique fundraiser, they reflect on their favorite quilts, each one a tapestry of memories woven from holidays past. Jennifer Chiaverini skillfully intertwines these stories, drawing readers deeper into the lives of these beloved characters and reminding us of the power of community and tradition.

Reading “The Christmas Boutique” felt like reconnecting with old friends and being enveloped in the warmth of their camaraderie and shared experiences. With its heartfelt narrative and timeless themes, this book is not just a story – it’s a journey of joy, hope, and the true meaning of Christmas.

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