All done!
It measures 40″ x 40″ – perfect for a baby quilt.
I used the 4.5″ template from here. After sewing together the columns of hexagons, I off set them so that the color hexagons would be surrounded in white half hexagons.
Then, being inspired by this and this, I gave “pebble” quilting a shot. I’m super happy with the results!
I think that it works well on a really simple quilt pattern, like this one, but would overwhelm a quilt top that is more involved. I do love it though and I’m certain to do it more on other quilts that I think it’ll work on.
Boy does it use a lot of thread… 11 bobbins for this little baby quilt!
11 bobbins! WOW! It turned out absolutely lovely, though!
I LOVE that pebble quilting! Your hex quilt is so pretty and I love the setting that you chose.
That’s a whole lotta thread! But it looks beautiful, so it’s worth it.
It is amazing! A quilt like this is going on my (very long) to do list!
Gorgeous! Dang, 11 bobbins of thread – thats gotta be a record
I’m totally gonna try it though! Well done~
Looks great. I like the quilting.
it is lovely!!!
That’s just gorgeous! And the pebble quilting is so pretty on the quilt
Love it!
I love this quilt. It’s different, but still looks like you.
I want to stiple a quilt I’m almost done putting together, but I don’t know how. I’ve done some freehand quilting, but what has me stumped is how you get an even design all over the quilt. Also, do you start in the middle and go out? Can you give me some advice on this? Do you know any good books or blog posts about it?
Thanks!
beautiful. you have inspired me to add yet ANOTHER quilt to my list and i haven’t even done my first one yet!!
Great job, it’s just adorable! I love how bloggies inspire waves of techniques – wonky, whirlygigs, pebble quilting, hexagons… It sure helps to get me out of any particular rut.
That looks for great. I love Hexagons. They are one of my favorite!!
You are seriously killin me. I love your quilts. If I had more time, I would copy them! As it stands, I live vicariously. Thanks!
The quilting is so nice! The whole quilt is just adorable! Have a great weekend!
Lovely!
Absolutely beautiful!!
Oh, its gorgeous!!
wow, this quilt is amazing! I love the pebble quilting!!
it looks great… the quilting is perfect!! how long did it take?
This looks fantastic, the colours are set off beautifully with the white sashing.
Just unbelievably beautiful! I love this quilt!
This is fantastic! The quilting is perfect with the pattern.
It is really gorgeous. I love the setting – very original. Great job with the quilting!!
Cute! 11 bobbins! Wow! But so worth it.
It’s gorgeous! I love the close up of your quilting too. I’m always interested in seeing that part of a quilt!
I love that quilting! This is one of my favorites of yours too.
GORGEOUS quilt. I’ve been intimidated by half-hexagons, but your baby quilt is so gorgeous I may just give it a shot. Truly beautiful.
That must be heavy with all that thread, but so gorgeous! One of my favourite of the half-hexagons I’ve seen.
i do love this quilt!!!! the quilting is great! isn’t it fun to branch out?
11 bobbins…i think my hands would fall off! so worth it though. really cute!!