These hexi mats sure say “Spring” to me! They were such an easy make, just like the first set I made.
After I completed them I had enough left over strip sets I decided to throw together a coordinating table runner!
Finished Size: 16.5" x 14.5" Pattern: Hexi Mat by Front Porch Quilt Shop Fabric: Zen Garden by Michael Miller Fabrics
After getting a request for circular placements to fit on my mom’s circular glass dining table, I came across the Hexi Mat pattern and immediately thought it would be the perfect solution! Not only would a hexi mat fit the stipulation of not hanging off the circular edges of the table, but using a pattern that was already designed would allow me to finish the project faster. The quilt shop I purchased the pattern from was also selling fabric kits, which saved even more time!
I love the look of the crisscrossing borders around the main hexagon! It provides good visual interest and allows you to feature a few different fabrics. The border strips are created with strip sets, which believe it or not, was a technique I had never done until now. How easy and fast! I was able to finish this pair of mats in a few hours. The pattern also features a wrap around self-binding using the backing which is pretty slick.
I will definitely be making more of these for my own table (shown in the pictures)! These would be great as a table topper for a centerpiece as well.
Finished Size: 16.5" x 14.5" Pattern: Hexi Mat by Front Porch Quilt Shop Fabric: Everlasting by Sandy Gervais
Finished Size: 18" x 12" Pattern: Porthole Placemats from Quilting Basics book by Michael Caputo
Sew Happy by Sarah 