Up, Up and Away – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern (Digital Product)

Up, Up and Away – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern

Let your imagination soar with Up, Up and Away, a whimsical hexagon quilt that captures the magic of brightly colored hot air balloons drifting across the sky. Built entirely from bold, layered hexagons, each balloon rises from the background in cheerful rings of color,  creating a fun, modern design that looks intricate but is delightfully simple to piece.

You can make this quilt using your preferred English Paper Piecing (EPP) method, or follow my detailed Stress Free Quilting® machine-sewn hexagon technique, included step-by-step inside the pattern. Whether you enjoy slow, relaxing hand stitching or prefer the fast and frustration-free machine method (no Y-seams, no paper removal), this design works beautifully either way.

The clean, airy background highlights the movement of the balloons, while the swirling quilting adds a sense of motion. Almost as if a gentle breeze is carrying them across the sky. It’s perfect for a nursery, living room, sewing studio, or anyone who loves a bit of adventure stitched into their quilts.

Pattern Includes:

• Instructions for creating the balloons using your own EPP technique

• Complete, easy-to-follow directions for my Stress Free Quilting® machine-pieced hexagon method

• Clear diagrams for constructing each balloon shape and arranging the layout

• Tips for pressing and accurate assembly

• Finishing instructions for a polished, ready-to-hang quilt

Whether stitched one balloon at a time or pieced quickly by machine, Up, Up and Away brings joy, color, and a touch of whimsy to your quilting journey—proof that hexagons can lift your creativity to new heights.

This is a downloadable pattern only. You will receive a link to download with your purchase confirmations email. Please note all digital products are non-refundable.

This pattern is included in the Stress Free Quilting® Quick and Easy Hexagon Book

For a variety of fun tutorials, check out my YouTube page Quilter on the Run.