Scrappy Hexagon Quilt Block – No Measuring!

This is an improv-style quilt block that ends up looking much more complicated to make than it really is. There are no y seams and in fact, there is no measuring before you sew at all!

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Materials Needed – Improv Hexagon Log Cabin Block

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Cut a Hexagon shape (any size) as your starting point

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Pick your Colors

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Sew your first Strip

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Trim as you Go

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Continuing Sewing Strips

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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Scrappy Hexagon Quilt Block – No Measuring!

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This is an improv-style quilt block that ends up looking much more complicated to make than it really is. There are no y seams and in fact, there is no measuring before you sew at all!

Materials Needed – Improv Hexagon Log Cabin Block

– Strips of scrap fabric – Squaring ruler or template – Rotary cutter – Cutting mat – Any kind of template or hexagon ruler

Cut a Hexagon shape (any size) as your starting point

So to start this block you just need to cut a hexagon of any size from any piece of fabric.

Pick your Colors

Sew your first Strip

Trim as you Go

Continuing Sewing Strips

Swipe Up To Learn More!

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