Hexies by Machine

I see hexagons all over blogs, Instagram and Pinterest. Most people are stitching them by hand using a method called English Paper Piecing. I love the look of it, but frankly I have too many things I want to create to spend the time! I can also achieve the exact same look by machine! And here's how.

First you will need to cut your hexagons or "hexies" as they are affectionately called. There are templates and rulers available or even make your own using freezer paper and some math skills! 

I'm lucky enough to have an Accuquilt Go! fabric die cutting machine. I can cut up to eight layers of fabric with this baby in the matter of seconds, in various sizes! 

 

After you have cut your hexies, grab a ruler and mark a dot, on the wrong side of each corner of your hexie at 1/4" in from the point. (Once you get the hang of it, this step might be omitted, but do it for your first few) Make sure you are using a 1/4" presser foot for a perfect seam allowance!

Place two hexies right-sides together and stitch from dot to dot on one side. Open and press. 

Add your third hexagon as you see below. You will now be stitching what is called a "Y-Seam"

You will stitch the Y-Seam one side at a time. It doesn't matter which one. Lay your third hexagon (blue in picture) right sides together on orange fabric. Maneuver the green material out of the way at the corner so that you don't stitch through it. And sew from dot to dot. Open seam up and then match the side to the other part of your Y-Seam.  Stitch from dot to dot. 

Open and press! You should have something that looks like this!

Keep adding your hexies in a circular manner. 

Now admire your work! And how efficient you are!