Tuesday, May 28, 2013

String-A-Hex Quilt Top

The Festival of Strings contest by Rachel at Stitched in Color is open. Here is my entry: The String-A-Hex quilt. My design is a twist on foundation paper piecing hexagons and a I wrote up a tutorial for the blocks if you want to make your own.
String-A-Hex
48 x 52" quilt top

 The blocks are unified by a strip of Kona White but I varied the width and position of the white to add more interest. I think I am ready to quilt it but do I want to add a scrappy neutrals border?? I didn't use many neutrals in the top so that scrap pile is still bursting.

String-A-Hex

Go check out the other entries at Stitched in Color. I am also linking up to WIP Wednesdays since this is all I have been working on since last Wednesday.
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23 comments:

  1. stitchingandbaconMay 28, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    This is true rainbow goodness. Just looking at it makes my day a little better.

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  2. SuzanneMay 28, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt top and the tutorial. I always wonder if hexagon blocks are too finicky for me but your blocks are so enticing.

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  3. EllaMay 28, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Glorious! I love the variation on the string!

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  4. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Gorgeous rainbow!! Good tutorial, too, may have to try it out (one day - time is as always in short supply)

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  5. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous top! thanks for the tutorial. I don't think you need a border- it's wonderful as is! Maybe use the white for binding to pull it together?

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  6. knottygnomeMay 29, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    beautiful quilt! i love those scrappy strings.

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  7. NilyaMay 29, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Really love the explosion of olors

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  8. CurlyGirlMomMay 29, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I love this bright and cheery quilt. I think you could go with either a neutral or a colorful border. I'd lay some out on the sides and see which one grabbed me and go with that. :) Thanks for sharing!

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  9. CarlaMay 29, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    FABULOUS use of colour! I love this quilt

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  10. StephanieMay 29, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Love this!! Rainbow quilts always make me happy :)

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  11. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Wow. This quilt top is fabulous. I love the colours and the scrappy feel.

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  12. Lyanna L.May 29, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Love the rainbow and the spiderweb blocks! So cheerful =)

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  13. janMay 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I really love the hex goodness! I think I will check out the process! Thanks!

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  14. ReneeMay 29, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    This is four awesome things: rainbows, triangles, hexies and string blocks!

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  15. AmyMay 29, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    very nice! so bright and cheery.

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  16. SharonMay 29, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    so cute! I love the bright colors and I am totally into hexagons right now.

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  17. Kimberly ParadisoMay 29, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    When I build up enough confidence to try this I'm gonna try your tutorial! Your quilt is just beautiful!

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  18. nicoleMay 30, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Love this!! And just popped over to your tutorial and it's easy peasy, definitely adding it to the quilts to make list!

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  19. Beth in MNMay 30, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Love your string Hexie!!!

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  20. Marci GirlMay 30, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    This quilt is gorgeous.

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  21. Rachel at Stitched in ColorMay 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    So pretty! I like it just like this, without a border =)

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  22. Mary MarcotteJune 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I just found your blog through the Stitched in Color Strip Festival and am now following. I love your quilt. Stunning!

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  23. KelseyJune 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Oooo this is lovely, thank you so much for sharing! I just stumbled across your blog and I think I'm definitely here to stay!

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