hexagon quilts

April Update from Loose Threads

I really did intend to keep updating my blog, but time just seems to be flying by. My last post had photos from the fall Jane Stickle retreat in Shipshewana, and I'm heading to the spring retreat early next week.

This photo is from my newest pattern called All American. I love making Dresden plate blocks. I hate to tell you how long I had the Easy Dresden ruler before I ever took it out of the package, but it was a really long time. These Dresden plates are made using a Creative Grids 30 degree ruler. You sew ...

added by LuAnn 1 year, 8 months ago. under all american quilt pattern , cross stitch , hexagon quilts , hexgons , jemimas creative quilting qal 2023 , st patrick's stitching , sunburst dresden table topper

April Update from Luann's Loose Threads

I really did intend to keep updating my blog, but time just seems to be flying by. My last post had photos from the fall Jane Stickle retreat in Shipshewana, and I'm heading to the spring retreat early next week.

This photo is from my newest pattern called All American. I love making Dresden plate blocks. I hate to tell you how long I had the Easy Dresden ruler before I ever took it out of the package, but it was a really long time. These Dresden plates are made using a Creative Grids 30 degree ruler. You sew ...

added by LuAnn 1 year, 8 months ago. under all american quilt pattern , cross stitch , hexagon quilts , hexgons , jemimas creative quilting qal 2023 , st patrick's stitching , sunburst dresden table topper

Cardinals in Winter – OBW #99 from If These Threads Could Talk

I have just completed my 99th OBW.

Theis panel is Call of the Wild, 2017 by Hoffman Fabrics. This top meaures 56″ x 100″. It is not quilted yet. I made this quilt in Memory of my Grandmother, Bessie Armstrong McCorduck, who alway fed the Cardianls in Winter.

This quilt features Checkerboard 60 blocks as my snowflakes and Hollow Cube 60’s as my water’s edge and black ice.

#star60tool #studio180design #debtucker #checkerboard60 #hollowcube60

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 2 years ago. under checkerboard 60 , deb tucker , hexagon quilts , hollow cube 60 , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 tool , studio 180 design (Comments)

Curvy Seven Sisters from Quilt Obsession

I know, I know – it has been a very long time since I blogged. I don’t even want to think about how long it has been. Lots has been going on, but I just haven’t blogged. I’m going to try, once again, to get back to blogging on a somewhat regular basis.

At Christmas a friend gave me a huge set of markers and an adult colouring book. I was hooked immediately! Since then I’ve progressed to coloured pencils and have found that I’m drawn mostly to colouring books that involve floral designs. Big surprise ...

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She Who Sews – OBW #93 from If These Threads Could Talk

I fell in love with this panel by Riley Blake.

I made my “She Who Sews” OBW using Studio 180 Design’s Star 60 tool to cut the triangles and make the cubes and stars.

Check out my upcoming classes for using the Star 60 tool on this site under the tab “OBW & Star 60 Zoom Classes”

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 2 years, 9 months ago. under adding cubes , adding stars , deb tucker , hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw zoom classes , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , using panels for a obw (Comments)

Star Chamber from If These Threads Could Talk

Star Chamber is my design created with the Star 60 tool & Striped 60, Framed 60, Checkerboard 60 Quad 60 & Caped 60 Technique Sheets. The next Star 60 Basic Zoom Class is scheduled for January 22, 2022, sign up on this site under the OBW & Star 60 Zoom Classes tab.

Studio 180 Design is running an exclusive special through the end of January of 20% off the purchase price of the Star 60 and/or Wedge Star tools. You can purchase the tools at the links below: Use the code OBWwithStudio180 at checkout to get the discount.

Star 60 Collections

Wedge ...

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Ray of Hope – OBW #91 from If These Threads Could Talk

My latest One Block Wonder “Ray of Hope” a panel by Josephine Wall measures 79″ x 62″. I incorporated 6″ finished Framed 60 stars made with the Star 60 Tool.

Reserve your spot in my next OBW Zoom Class January 8, 2022, 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time). For class details click on the OBW Zoom Classes tab.

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years ago. under deb tucker , framed 60 , hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw zoom classes , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , using panels for a obw (Comments)

Rainbow Forest OBW #90 from If These Threads Could Talk

I saw this fabric by Alexander Henry and just had to have it. It is a large print with a 24″ repeat and is full of vibrant colors. I knew I want to add a large star constructed from Star 60 & Quad 60 units.

I made 3″ finished Quad 60 and Star 60 units.

I thought I would incorporate this 12″ hexagon into my design as is.

But, I decided to add points turning it into a 24″ star by adding 6″ finished Quad 60’s for the points.

The photo’s above show how ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years, 2 months ago. under alexander henry , deb tucker , hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quad 60 , quilting , quilts , star 60 , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , studio 180 design tools (Comments)

Celestial Journey – OBW # 88 from If These Threads Could Talk

I love Josephine Wall’s art, her fabric panels are glorious. They make spectacular One Block Wonders.

Celestial Journey panel measures 35″ x 43″

These panels must have been either the beginning of the run or the last. The outer edges were off be about 1/2″. I focused on aligning the panels around the unicorn. The outer edges were mostly space so it was not crucial they be perfectly aligned. I cut my strips 3.75″ by WOF.

I wanted to give my travelers a destination. I created a nearby galaxy for them consisting ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years, 4 months ago. under capped 60 , celestial journey , checkerboard 60 , deb tucker , framed 60 , hexagon quilts , josephine wall , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quad 60 , quilting , quilts , star 60 , star 60 tool , striped 60 , studio 180 design , studio 180 design tools , using panels for a obw (Comments)

New Patterns and Some Stitching from Loose Threads

I've been busy doing a lot of sewing the past couple of weeks. I enjoy pattern writing and explaining how to sew things step by step. I made this quilt in different fabrics a couple of years ago and wrote a rough draft of the pattern then. A few weeks ago I decided to remake the quilt in Lori Holt fabrics and double check the pattern draft I wrote. The result is the quilt below called Dresden Blossoms. You can purchase the pattern in my Etsy shop LuAnnsLooseThreads.

I'm still cross stitching a lot and have a lot ...

added by LuAnn 3 years, 5 months ago. under cross stitch , dresden blossoms , hexagon quilts , hexagons , judy newman book , monica's stitching studio , patriotic stitching , pinker n punkin quilting , summer sunflowers , tea and cake quilt

New Patterns and Some Stitching from Luann's Loose Threads

I've been busy doing a lot of sewing the past couple of weeks. I enjoy pattern writing and explaining how to sew things step by step. I made this quilt in different fabrics a couple of years ago and wrote a rough draft of the pattern then. A few weeks ago I decided to remake the quilt in Lori Holt fabrics and double check the pattern draft I wrote. The result is the quilt below called Dresden Blossoms. You can purchase the pattern in my Etsy shop LuAnnsLooseThreads.

I'm still cross stitching a lot and have a lot ...

added by LuAnn 3 years, 5 months ago. under cross stitch , dresden blossoms , hexagon quilts , hexagons , judy newman book , monica's stitching studio , patriotic stitching , pinker n punkin quilting , summer sunflowers , tea and cake quilt

Spirit of Flight – OBW #86 from If These Threads Could Talk

One day, several months ago I received a text from my sister Marti in Arizona. She frantically wanted to know how panels were needed for a One Block Wonder (OBW). I quickly answered “7” panels were needed. I thought she must have a found a fabulous panel to work with. Then about a week later I a received a package from Marti.

Marti had sent me 7 panels by Josephine Wall & 3 Wishes. I was obsessed and couldn’t wait to make this panel into a OBW. Marti said this would be me when ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years, 5 months ago. under deb tucker , framed 60 , hexagon quilts , josephine wall , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , using panels for a obw (Comments)

Hexagon of Hexagons from Quilt Obsession

This is another of the projects I’ve been working on – a hexagon of hexagons. Right now it’s a hexagon but it will evolve into something else. I haven’t got anything specifically planned — yet. So I’ll just keep adding rounds until it gets to a certain size and then decide where to go with it next. As of right now it measures 11.5″from top to bottom and 13″ from side to side.

The back of it after grading the seams and pressing. With this many tiny pieces, grading the seams will make a huge difference ...

added by Cathi 3 years, 9 months ago. under cats , crafts , fiber arts , hand piecing , hexagon quilt , hexagon quilts , inklingo , printing on fabric , quilts (Comments)

Rainbow Kitty OBW #82 & the Star 60 Tool from If These Threads Could Talk

The official name for this quilt is Samantha’s Rainbow Kitty. This quilt was made with love for my Granddaughter Sam. It was supposed to be finished for Christmas but it is in time for my special Valentine.

Panel by Chong-A-Hwang for Timeless Treasures

Why did I choose 5.5″ Finished Hexagons?

This panel measured 23 inches wide. I chose 5.5″ (Cut my strips 3.5″) finished hexies because 4 X 5.5 = 22″. Now I only have trim 1/2″ from both sides and my hexies will fit along the bottom and the top of the panel.

Checkerboard ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years, 10 months ago. under deb tucker , hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , studio 180 design tools , using panels for a obw (Comments)

I’m Repeating Myself Again – OBW #80 from If These Threads Could Talk

What is a One Block Wonder (OBW)? I bought Maxine Rosenthal’s book “One Block Wonders” in 2006 and was totally awestruck! So much so, that I have made 79 hexagon OBW’s since. Whether you are making hexagons or octagons your are creating kaleidoscope blocks – each one unique by using one fabric, one shape for one of kind quilts! With hexagon OBW’s you cut 6 identical repeats and with octagon OBW’s you cut 8 identical repeats.

Octagons are used in the cover photo.

In 2007 I bought Alexander Henry’s fabulous fabric “Lion Eyes”. I always buy ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 3 years, 11 months ago. under deb tucker , hallucinations , hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw's , octagon obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , spider web quilt , spiderweb , spiderweb quilt , studio 180 design , tucker trimmer 1 , wedge star tool (Comments)

The Road to OZ – OBW #78 from If These Threads Could Talk

I love the Wizard of Oz! I know it is a very controversial movie, either you love it or hate it! In 2008 Quilting Treasures came out with the Wizard of Oz fabric line. The first fabrics were in sepia tones. I have made many, many Wizard of Oz quilts from my extensive Wizard of Oz fabric stash. This Road to Oz is for me!

I used Studio 180 Design’s Star 60 Tool to enhance my One Block Wonder. Aside from cutting the equilateral triangles I will share how to cut Whole Hexagons, Half Hexagons and make a Half ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 4 years, 6 months ago. under hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , star 60 tool , studio 180 design , using panels for a obw (Comments)

Ruca the Technicolor Cat – OBW #77 from If These Threads Could Talk

Last January I had the great joy of meeting my half sister Marti for the first time. I also acquired many new family members.

When I saw this panel by Chong-A Hwang for Timeless Treasures, I knew I had to make a One Block Wonder for my Great Niece Alexa. Alexa has a wonderful cat named “Ruca”, whom she has had since she was in college. I met Ruca, a very special cat.

Even though this panel states it measures 24″ by 44″, by the time I cut apart the panels and squared it up, it was more like 23 ...

added by ifthesethreadscouldtalk 4 years, 6 months ago. under hexagon quilts , obw quilts , obw's , one block wonder , one block wonders , quilting , quilts , using panels for a obw (Comments)

Friends at the Fence... from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full

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