Turn Nostalgic Hexies Into An Eye-Catching Modern Quilt

Quilting Digest | May 13, 2025 | Quilt Ideas

It Will Be Stunning In Your Favorite Colors!

A fresh spin on the nostalgic Grandmother’s Flower Garden hexagon makes a striking modern quilt. Whether you choose bold colors or soft ones, the results will be eye-catching.

Unlike vintage quilts, the hexagons in this one are made entirely by machine. You’ll need a Large 60 Degree Diamond Ruler to cut diamonds from strip sets. There are no Y seams involved in making this quilt.

Use a favorite combination of 2 1/2″ jelly roll strips or yardage from your stash. Choose an accent fabric to add pop to the quilt (a black and white stripe and a metallic-look gold were used in the examples).

Designer Krista Moser provides instructions for three quilt sizes:

Twin size 60”x 75”
Lap size 55″ x 63″
Baby size 40″ x 55″

She recommends the Creative Grids Large 60 Degree Diamond Ruler, although other brands may work just as well.

Click here to purchase the “Honeycomb Hexagon Quilt” pattern.

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It Will Be Stunning In Your Favorite Colors!

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