Twisted Hexagons with Santa
I got busy last Christmas and made some Twisted Hexagon coasters (or large mug rugs) using up some lovely holiday scraps. The center hexagons are 5" high, with a finished height for the coaster of 10".
Twisted Hexagon coasters |
I was able to get two hexagons out of the Santa prints and then used two different prints for the half-hexagons. The binding is NOT cut on the bias - it's printed that way, so let's keep this secret to ourselves!
Santa Twisted Hexagon Coaster: 10" x 12" |
The half-hexagons are also easy to cut using a standard 60 degree multi-sized triangle ruler. I know you have one in your sewing room drawer!
Cutting the half hexagons |
Here are some half-hexagons I cut for a larger quilt. I had just a few left over and they inspired my coasters above.
Half-hexagons |
My Festive Chickadees Twisted Hexagons quilt is ready to come out of the closet for decorating! These use the same size half-hexagons, but in a different fabric collection.
Festive Chickadees quilt: 40" x 42" |
I like to keep these coasters on hand in a drawer for when I need to take a special hostess gift. And they're easy to finish with simple quilting.
Check out my various patterns in my Etsy shop. I have both 5" and 6" hexagon centers. It's a great way to use up some scraps and bring a smile on someone's face to be given such a sweet gift!
What great gifts those make. You are so clever at using your scraps.
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