Quilt As You Go Hexagon Quilt Tutorial

In today's video, I show you how I am making my quilt as you go hexagon quilt. I am using fabrics with personal meaning and including lots of hand applique and hand embroidery details. This is a slow, long term project but each hexagon is a little finish and gives you that sense of achievement to keep going! Also, once you start to join them together, the quilt can finish at any size you want and you can add to it in the future too. So I think this is the perfect project for any quilter, I hope you do too! Let me know if you want to give it a go too.

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[emmajonesvintagesewingbox]

Will you be making a quilt as you go hexagon quilt? Let me know!

[pattijensvold]

I absolutely love your hand work! Over the years, believe it or not, people have been very negative about my handwork. I started doing a hexagon quilt years ago, and was told that I would never finish it because I was doing it by hand. Quilting by hand has been met with comments like, "You are wasting your time, you need to use a quilt machine!" Now I am much older and my hands can no longer do all of that hand quilting, but I so admire that you press on and do this. You are a true artist with you hands.

[pamallen]

My mother and grandmother left so many beautiful pieces of needle work that could be incorporated into a quilt like this. Thank you so much for teaching this 74 year old great gran a new way to use them. I am also a Jane Austin fan and avid reader. God bless you and your gift.

[rebeccaguyton]

Emma, Please know that what you are doing really matters. I caught your very first video by chance. After you shared how slow stitching saved your life, I began to rescue my own. Several years later, people around me are beginning to notice the subtle differences in my ability to better manage stress and anxiety. Beyond hexies I have added crocheting, cross stitching and basic gardening to my recovery process. I have shared your original video with many others that I encounter who are seeking refuge from the complexities of life. Thank you for continuing to share your art. You have really grown in your art. I always enjoy watching you share each of your whips and finished projects. Remain encouraged.

[EmmaWithJesus]

What you do is something very very special Emma. Thank you for sharing here. Mother Teresa used to say "do something beautiful for God", I think this definitely counts as something very beautiful. :)

[kathrynwebster]

I have never been a quilter, but I ADORE seeing your choices of fabrics and designs. You have such a calm manner, and your explanations are very clear. Thank you for your generous spirit!

[consolw]

Was feeling very stressed this morning so I hopped on YouTube to find something relaxing to watch and you were the first person I thought of. When I can watch Emma hand stitching something pretty, I go into the happy place in my mind where the cares of the world are just a bit muted and sewing is the only thing that matters. Am not only feeling better but also inspired to get my hexies out and crack on with this quilt. Thank you Emma!🥰

[cldlight]

I have been looking for a quilt to use as a diary quilt. And I think this will be perfect for a diary quilt. My goal for the new year is to quilt- and this is the plan! What a beautiful construction.

[marygorden]

I’m a cross stitcher who loves the idea of making a hand made quilt. I love your videos and your sweet color choices. Great job!!!! 🩵💛💚🩷💜

[lauraharris]

Love it, and perfect for those who can only work in short time spans. Love your charming quilt!

[vikiworley]

I have a horrible time finishing things. I love the idea of this “perfect” quilt project.

[rhondawoolson]

What I love about this quilt design is it is peacefully done in small amounts, not overwhelming at all. I have so many scraps of old linens. This is the perfect way to use them. So many even have scraps of embroidery already on them. I am very excited about finally getting to use them. Thank you for this wonderful video that presents itself in a very doable plan.

[maddygvanlifer]

I plan on trying this. I'm 71 years so I need to get cranking with it lol. It's beautiful.

[kimberlyrodriguez]

I'm new to quilting and absolutely LOVE your use of florals. Thank you for your beautiful aesthetic. I hope to try and emulate your style. Thank you for showing me I can mix things up and quilt as I go and make little adorable things. Its a whole new world for me now...Thank you sew much Emma

[nicoeeek.]

Gorgeous work!! Your fabrics are so beautiful and your sewing box ( little house ) is DIVINE!!

[jcortese]

FINALLY, a way to make quilting properly portable -- and with those clips, you can bring it on a plane as well. The biggest issue I've had with quilting so far, and the reason I don't do it anymore, is that it's just not interruptable and portable enough, unlike knitting and crochet where you can pick something up and put it down, and finish small pieces in between assembling them. This idea makes quilting just as portable, simple, and quiet as knitting and crochet -- no chattering machine!

[lisajarvis]

This would be a perfect quilt to help teach a child to fall in love with quilting!!

[jwestfalldavis]

I found my hexagon template earlier today then fell asleep Upon awakening I found your channel. Sounds like the perfect project, Thank you.

[michelalex]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely LOVE it!!! Everything you do is beautiful and peaceful! I look forward to watching each and every video you made!!!

[eileenturner]

My Mom passed a few years ago and I saved her clothes to make a quilt. I couldn't decide on a pattern/project until now. I too enjoy hand sewing. Thank you for this video.