Leftie

Last autumn I had to have a reconstruction of my shoulder and consequently I can only do a little hand sewing at the moment. I have been working on what will be a king-size quilt, but I am doing it as 'quilt as you go'. I have adapted the pattern from 'Hexagogo' by Tacha Bruecher. Each block is made up of hexagons of various shades of two colours eg. yellow/green, green/blue, blue/purple and the colours then drift in a diagonal pattern. The sashing and backing is white cotton. As it is pretty much all hand sewn I want to hand quilt as well - and here is where I need the help. I have thought of making three or so hexagon shaped templates and simply hand quilt in those shapes? I could also sew 1/4 inch inside every other hexagon? I need your comments and ideas please. Many thanks.

Tartan

​Hexagon quilts like Grandmother's Flower Garden, were traditionally hand quilted 1/4 inch inside each hexagon.

QuiltnNan

i saved this from buzinbumble some time ago http://www.quiltingboard.com/blogs/s...ts-b11804.html
perhaps one of them will pique your interest

Chaney Ranch

These designs are absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing this.

wesing

If you want to add a bit of fun, the hexagons lend themselves to a horizontal or vertical zig-zag pattern.

thimblebug6000

I'm always amazed at how many things I miss the first time they're posted. Thanks for sharing this link, a few of those would look lovely on the OP work.... however... when/if I finish my hexagon quilt top I plan to do the traditional ¼" inside each block.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree with Tartan. That is the way they were handquilted. Watch my Great Aunt Maude hand quilt a GFG for her granddaughter (guess my 2nd cousin ??).

btiny36

Wow thanksor sharing the blog

quilt addict

If you are handquilting you want to take into consideration those seams. Try to pick a design where you minimize having to sew across the seams. I think that is why often the traditional ones were sewn as suggested 1/4" from the seam. Depending on the size of your hexis and your batting, you probably do not have to do everyone to insure that the batting does not migrate.