Hexagonal Grid

The hexagonal grid arranges your blocks in a honeycomb pattern. Rows offset by half a block width, creating the familiar hex tessellation used in grandmother's flower garden and other classic hexagonal quilts.

How it works

Blocks sit in hexagonal cells that tile without gaps. Each row is offset from the one above, so every block is surrounded by six neighbors instead of the usual four in a rectangular grid. This creates a softer, more organic feel than straight rows and columns.

The hexagonal grid works with any block, though blocks with center-focused designs or radial symmetry tend to look especially natural in this arrangement.

When to use it

• Grandmother's flower garden and other classic hexagonal designs
• Modern quilts that want an organic, non-rectangular feel
• Designs where you want blocks to relate to six neighbors instead of four

Grid settings

Set the number of columns and rows. Because of the hex offset, row counts may behave slightly differently than in rectangular grids. Sashing and borders adapt to the hexagonal geometry.

Design considerations

Hexagonal grids don't have the straight edges of rectangular layouts. The top and bottom edges will be staggered. Consider this when planning borders and binding, as the edge treatment is different from straight-set quilts.