This is one of those things that looks so complicated but nothing could be further from the truth. And the quilts are amazing.
To make a kaleidoscope quilt, you only need fabric with a large print and 6 print repeats. Each block is a hexagon and uses 6 triangles.
If you want to make it bigger, then get enough fabric for 12 print repeats or any number in multiples of 6.
If you like this technique and would like to make a quilt there’re lots of pattern books available.
You don’t really need a 60 degree ruler. Learn in 2 minutes how to use a regular ruler to cut 60 degree triangles before you start.
If you plan to cut at 60 degrees a lot you may consider investing in a 60 degree ruler.
But first watch how easy it is to make this quilt.
How to make a kaleidoscope quilt
Learn in just 4 minutes:
I used just over 2 yards of fabric and got 44 blocks all together.
For the quilt I used 39 blocks and had 5 left over blocks.
The background triangles are the same size as the hexagon triangles.
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If you don’t have a 60 degree ruler
Not to worry, here is how to cut 60 degree triangles without special rulers:
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Sewn Up 
For kaleidoscop quilts I love to see the fabric used. It would give me an idea of what will and won’t work. Thank you for your tutorials. I do love kaleidoscope quilts. And I do subscribe to your channel on YouTube.
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Thank you Elaine
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You make difficult projects so much easier….Thank you
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Thanks for all of the great information. Need to try that
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I love kaleidoscope blocks. I have one on the go right now that has been set aside because I’m not sure how to join them. The original pattern had squares between the hexies, but I like your triangles. Can you show us how you joined them with the triangles, please?
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Dorothy, the hexagons are sewn in halves. You add the triangles in between the halves to sew a strip. Then you join the strips of halves to complete the hexagon.
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Thank you. Is there a way to make the outside edges of the finished quilt straight, instead of zigzag?
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Hi Dorothy, you can make them straight by filling in the gaps with a white hexagon and then just square the quilt.
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