Get crafty and create hexagon-shaped log cabin placemats with this Hexi Cacti Placemats pattern that includes 5 different applique designs. This pattern is written using imperial system of units (US terms), including step-by-step images, quilting diagrams, and printable templates. You will need a printer and Adobe Acrobat Reader to be able to print the templates correctly. Here is quick introduction to quilt-as-you-go technique used in the pattern.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate
FORMATS: The pattern is in PDF format with 21 pages / 2 MB (mobile devices friendly).
LANGUAGE: English
SIZE: Width 17 1⁄2” X Height 15 1⁄2”.
SKILLS: Sewing with a scant 1/4" seam for quilt-as-you-go, log cabin piecing, using printable templates, cutting trapezoids, using 60 degree corner trimmer, raw edge fusible applique, quilting, 120 degree binding (tutorial is available).
NEEDED MATERIALS for 5 PLACEMATS: • Top fabric - 6 Fat Quarters in different colors • Fabric for cacti - 4-5 Fat Eighths in shades of green (9” X 21”) • Fabric for flowers - Scraps of pink & red fabrics • Fabric for pots - Scraps of gray & red fabrics • Backing fabric - 5 Fat Quarters (18” X 21”) • Binding fabric - 8 Jelly Roll strips (2 1⁄2” X WOF) • Cotton Batting - Crib size (45” X 60”) or 5 small pieces (18” X 21”)
