When Fat Quarter Shop asked me to be one of their official bloggers on the Little Ruby Quilt-along I jumped at the chance because I wanted a crack at making and machine piecing hexagons. And not just the normal kind, the one with multiple pieces that hints at movement and interest. But here’s the kicker, there’s two quilts for the price of one happening with this quilt. (You’ll have to stick around on the quilt-along to see why!) This quilt has been designed exclusively for Fat Quarter Shop by Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms.

Fat Quarter Shop gave us free reign on the fabrics we could use and so I took the opportunity to play with some fabrics I’ve had my eye on for awhile. I’m going to play with something that’s got me a little hot and bothered; Kaffe Fasset in pastel (click here to purchase). Yep, pastel! Are you ready for this? I’m partnering it with Kona Pastel’s jelly roll. There’s going to be pastels for days!

I’m not going for a distinctive background, I’m going Kona White Jelly Roll (click here to purchase) on Kona White Yardage (click here to purchase). What can I say, I know what I like. I’m hoping the massive amount of white is going to make the pastels sing.

The quilt requires two special rulers; Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool (click here to purchase) and Creative Grids 60° Strip Ruler (click here to purchase). I’ve never used these rulers and after watching the Fat Quarter Shop video (below) I’m really excited to get in the sewing room and use them. I have long lusted after triangle quilts and if the 60° Strip Ruler works as well as it appears to I’m seeing a lot of triangle quilts in my future.

I’m going to be keeping good company with some amazing bloggers joining in and quilting along. (You can see who at the bottom!) I’m so excited to see all the different fabric combinations. If you need more incentive to join in then be sure to watch the video below.

Official Video

Official Bloggers

I’m not alone on this fabulous adventure, Fat Quarter Shop have assembled a crack team of bloggers to help bring this quilt to life through their particular skill sets. Be sure to pop on over and check out the amazing work that they’re doing.  You can find them all here:

• Melissa from Happy Quilting
• Angie from Gnome Angel (You Are Here)
• Erin Cox from Why Not Sew
• Andy from A Bright Corner
• Heidi from Buttons & Butterflies
• Pat from Pat Sloan
• Peta from She Quilts a Lot
• Heather from Quilt Story
• Megan from Quilt Story
• Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl
• Gerri from Planted Seed Designs
• Sherri from A Quilting Life
• Rebecca from Bryan House Quilts
• Sherri from This & That Patterns
• Jemima from Tied with a Ribbon
• Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts
• Stephanie from Modern Sewciety
• Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts
• Carrie from Moda’s United Notions

Disclosure: Fat Quarter Shop are financial supporters of GnomeAngel.com. All opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced by the businesses involved. For further information about my disclosure policy please click here.