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Book Review – A Quick & Easy Technique for Hexagon Quilting

August 22, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

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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Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on quality or creativity. That’s why I love Fat Quarter Shop’s Precuts of the Week Monday sale. It’s smart shopping at its finest.

Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

If you’re looking for smart, budget-friendly quilt inspiration, these CraftGossip resources are must-reads:

  • Scrap-friendly quilts
  • Fat quarter quilt patterns

What I appreciate most about precut deals is that they eliminate the overwhelm. Instead of comparing dozens of bundles, you get one curated offer to consider. It takes the hesitation out of buying and makes it easier to build your stash intentionally.

It’s also a fantastic way to shop ahead for holiday sewing, baby quilts, hostess gifts, and charity projects. Precuts lend themselves beautifully to fast, reliable patterns — especially strip quilts and charm square designs. If you need inspiration, this list is a great jumping-off point:

  • Beginner-friendly quilt ideas

If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

Shop smart this Monday

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