No-Measurement Scrappy Hexagon Quilt Block Story

No-Measurement Scrappy Hexagon Quilt Block

This improv-style quilt block is so detailed it ends up looking much more complicated to make than it really is.

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There are no seams and in fact, there is no measuring before you sew at all!

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Materials Needed

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1. Cut a Hexagon shape as your starting point.

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2. Pick your Colors.

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Sew one strip right sides together to one side of your starting hexagon using a standard 1/4″ seam allowance. I started with my white fabric.

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4. Trim as you go.

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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