Polygon Quilts Pattern

By Jennifer Sampou

Geometry has never been so much fun! This free-spirited twist on the applique hexie quilt is playful, creative, and forgiving! The improv approach is super easy, and the quilt comes together quickly using half-square triangles made from 5" precut charm squares or scraps from your fabric stash. This pattern combines the freedom of improv with the basic structure of a simple layout, materials list, and instructions for 2 quilts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781617456770

Jennifer Sampou

Jennifer Sampou grew up in a vibrant home of makers. She studied Surface Design at Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and Textiles at University of Vermont. Laura Ashley Headquarters in Wales, UK was her first stint as a designer and then moved to the golden state of California where she was design director for P&B Textiles. She founded Studio Sampou and licenses to Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Jennifer has created more than 4000 prints and sold millions of yards worldwide. She designs patterns for C&T Publishing and loves to teach. Wanderlust keeps her eye sharp and curiosity leads her around the world seeking color and art. She is part of the C&T Publishing/Cotton Patch family and is happily immersed in the quilt world- She lives outside of San Francisco with her husband, boys and many pets. You can connect with her on Instagram @jennifersampou – her favorite social media outlet uniting makers around the world. Jennifer’s fabrics can be seen at jennifersampou and shops everywhere.

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Polygon Quilts Pattern

Finished Polygon Play quilt: 43˝ × 43˝

Finished Polygon Toile quilt: 61˝ × 103˝

Polygon Play is a free-spirited twist on the appliqué hexie quilt. The improv approach is super easy, and the quilt comes together quickly using half-square triangles (HST) made from 5˝ precut charm squares or scraps from your fabric stash. Playful, forgiving, and creative quiltmaking is so satisfying, because, frankly speaking, it’s a lot of fun! This pattern has the freedom of improv yet also the basic structure of a simple layout, materials list, and instructions. Enjoy the process, and let your inner artist shine!

I have been going crazy with making the polygons, and I am getting faster and faster at