Moda Fabrics Moxi Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Moxi Quilt - Downloadable PDF Pattern

Project Overview

The Moda Fabrics Moxi Quilt is an intermediate-level quilting project that produces a finished quilt measuring 62" x 88". This downloadable PDF pattern is designed by Moda Fabrics and offers quilters a modern, geometric design that combines striped fabric strips with precise piecing techniques to create an eye-catching finished piece.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a bed-sized quilt featuring a striking geometric design built from elongated hexagon shapes and half-square triangles. The quilt design utilizes multiple coordinating stripe fabrics to build visual interest and movement throughout the finished quilt top.

Quilting Techniques Used

• Stripe fabric manipulation: The pattern leverages the existing stripe lines within Moda Fabrics' coordinating fabric collection, requiring quilters to cut rectangles along the natural color separations in the stripe patterns
• Angled cutting: Precision 45-degree angle cuts are used to transform rectangular fabric pieces into elongated hexagon shapes, creating the quilt's geometric focal point
• Half-square triangle piecing: The design incorporates 4" half-square triangles that are paired with the hexagon units to complete each block
• Block assembly: Individual blocks are constructed by combining four matching elongated hexagons with eight matching half-square triangles in a coordinated arrangement
• Directional pressing: The pattern includes specific pressing directions indicated by arrows, which helps reduce bulk and ensures proper seam alignment throughout construction

Stitches and Seam Specifications

The Moxi Quilt pattern calls for ¼" seams throughout, which is the standard seam allowance for quilting projects. This precise seam allowance is essential for accurate block sizing and overall quilt dimensions. Seams should be pressed in the direction indicated by arrows provided in the pattern instructions to maintain consistent block construction and facilitate accurate piecing.

Fabric and Materials

This pattern is designed to showcase coordinating Moda Fabrics stripe collections. The quilt requires 6 different stripe fabrics, from each of which quilters cut 5 strips measuring 3⅜" x width of fabric. The stripe fabric selection is integral to the pattern's design, as the existing color separations within each stripe serve as cutting guides. Quilters will need a quilting ruler with clearly marked lines and angle measurements to ensure accurate cutting, particularly when making the 45-degree angle cuts that form the elongated hexagon shapes. Standard quilting cotton fabric and coordinating thread are required for construction.

Cutting Requirements

The pattern involves systematic cutting of fabric strips and rectangles. From the stripe fabrics, quilters cut a total of 24 rectangles measuring 3⅜" x 7¾" from each of the six fabrics, for a total of 144 rectangles. Each rectangle is pressed in half lengthwise to create a crease line that serves as a guide for the subsequent 45-degree angle cuts. The angled cuts transform these rectangles into elongated hexagon units, with each block requiring four matching hexagons. Half-square triangles measuring 4" are also incorporated into the block design.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, the Moxi Quilt requires quilters to have foundational piecing skills and comfort with angled cutting techniques. The precision required for 45-degree angle cuts and the coordination of multiple fabric pieces per block make this pattern suitable for quilters with some experience, though dedicated beginners willing to practice careful measurement and cutting can successfully complete this project.