How to Sew Hexie Projects with Double Lush Velvet: Cozy Quilts, Pillows, and Throws

Some fabrics are chosen for how they look. Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake Designs is chosen for how it feels the moment you pick it up. This Multi Double Lush Velvet in the BloomBerry Hexies colorway is a luxurious plush substrate designed by Minki Kim, with a double-sided plush texture that is sumptuously soft to the touch. It is 95% polyester and 5% spandex, measures 58"/60" wide, and has a rich, velvety sheen with a beautifully draping quality. It brings comfort right into the fabric itself.

What this fabric is

Double Lush Velvet is described by Riley Blake Designs as soft, smooth, and dreamy to the touch, with a no-fray edge. The plush is on both sides, so a single piece can serve as both the show side and the snuggly side of a project. The wide width covers many throw and lap-quilt projects with fewer seams, and it drapes softly instead of standing stiff. The BloomBerry Hexies colorway is a rich, berry-toned, multi-color take on a favorite quilter's shape, the hexagon.

What it is best for

Reach for this fabric when the finished project will be hugged or lived on every day. Riley Blake points to cozy blankets, elegant home decor, and stylish apparel, and calls it perfect for snuggly quilts, pillows, and more — a natural fit for a warm winter quilt, a chic throw pillow, or a cuddly baby blanket. The sheen lifts simple shapes, and because the hexie motif already brings pattern and geometry, you do not need complicated piecing to make it interesting.

Cutting and sewing plush velvet

Cutting: Lay it flat and smooth it gently without stretching — the spandex gives it give, and pulling it out of shape will show later. Cut one layer at a time with a rotary cutter or sharp scissors so the plush does not shift. The no-fray edge is forgiving: cut pieces stay clean without serging or zigzagging, making squares, rectangles, and whole-cloth panels especially approachable.

Sewing: Plush fabrics creep under the presser foot, so use plenty of clips or pins, lengthen your stitch slightly, and sew slowly, letting the feed dogs do the work so seams lie flat. Keep construction simple: whole-cloth throws, large framed panels, and wide borders show off the motif and sheen far better than small, fussy pieces.

Project ideas

1. Whole-cloth throw: Back one generous rectangle with a second piece of Double Lush Velvet, sew right sides together leaving a turning gap, turn, and topstitch for a double-plush blanket with no binding required.
2. Snuggly lap quilt: Frame a large central panel with strips of coordinating quilting cotton for structure and a crisp edge, then back it with more velvet.
3. Throw pillows: Cut fronts to show off the hexie design, pair with a velvet or cotton back, and use a simple envelope closure.
4. Baby blanket: A smaller cut makes a soft, draping blanket for a stroller or crib — plush on both sides, with a clean, no-fray finish.
5. Simple apparel: The soft drape and slight stretch suit relaxed, cozy makes where comfort matters more than crisp tailoring.

Color pairing and care

Let the berry tones lead. Pair BloomBerry Hexies with deep plum, raspberry, and charcoal for a rich look, with cream or soft gray to lighten it, or with muted sage to cool the warmth. Solid and low-volume coordinates make the best borders, backs, and sashing — they frame the fabric without competing with it.

Care is straightforward: machine wash cold and tumble dry low. Avoid high heat, and smooth the pile by hand after washing rather than pressing hard.

Shop the Multi Double Lush Velvet 58/60" BloomBerry Hexies at Linda's Electric Quilters.