I have a great book to share with you today! Welcome to my stop on the Hexa Go-Go Blog tour! You all know Tacha Bruecher right? She is one of the founding members of the online magazine, Fat Quarterly, and co-author of the Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop book that I shared with you a few months back. I was so excited to meet her at Spring Market, and let me tell you, she is sweet as can be! And funny too!
To me, Tacha's work is all about the little details. Whether you're making a quilt, a bag, or a garment, the attention given to the small elements of a design can often make or break your project. They are what pushes it over the edge and really gives you a WOW! The projects in Tacha's book, Hexa Go-Go have exactly that, fantastic details!
If you've ever been even slightly interested in English paper-pieced hexagons, you're going to want this book. Whether you've never stitched a single hexagon, or are a seasoned piecer, there is something for everyone. Tacha takes you step by step through the process and gives so many different options and tips for cutting, basting, joining, and using hexagons.
Beyond the general hexagon making instructions, the projects in this book are amazing! I personally have a hard time getting past the traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden design when I think about using hexagons. I love all of the different modern ways they are used to create pattern or shapes in this book!
My favorite project also happens to be the cover quilt! I am rather slow at hand piecing, so I love the idea of being able to mix regular patchwork with hexagons. Seems much more approachable for me than a project that is made entirely of hexagons!
Want a copy? Just leave a comment to be entered to win. Giveaway will be open until Wednesday, September 5th at 5pm CST. US readers will receive a hard copy and international readers will receive an ebook copy.
Don't forget to check out the other stops on the hop!
8/20 Katy Jones - imagingermonkey - http://www.imagingermonkey.
8/22 Beth Wilson - Sew Mama Sew - sewmamasew.com/blog2/
8/24 Cathy Underhill - Cabbage Quilts - http://cabbagequilts.blogspot.
8/27 Lynne Goldsworthy - Lilys Quilts - lilysquilts.blogspot.com/
8/29 Jennifer Mathis - Ellison Lane - http://ellisonlane.blogspot.
8/31 Angela Pingel - Cut to Pieces - http://cuttopieces.blogspot.
9/3 Jeni Baker - In Color Order - http://incolororder.com/ << you're here! :)
9/5 Nettie - A quilt is nice - http://aquiltisnice.blogspot.
9/7 Lissa Alexander - Moda Lissa - http://modalissa.blogspot.com
9/10 Sarah Fielke - The Last Piece - thelastpiece.typepad.com/
9/12 Michele Pacey - Michele Made Me - http://www.michelemademe.com/
9/14 Kimberly Jolly - Fat Quarter Shop - fatquartershop.blogspot.com/
9/17 Aneela Hoey - Comfort Stitching - comfortstitching.typepad.co.
9/19 John Adams - Quiltdad - http://www.quiltdad.com/
9/21 Elizabeth Hartman - Oh Fransson - http://www.ohfransson.com/
Good Luck!
Thanks for the review and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDid I make it in under the wire? Love this book!
ReplyDeleteThis would be such a boon to a project I've got stuck in my head - I need more info and/or skills!
ReplyDeleteI love hexagons and would be thrilled to win a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win - I'm trying to restore a vintage grandmother's garden quilt AND make a new one based on the the original, but I haven't learned paper piecicng hexagons yet :/
ReplyDeleteTHanks,
amanda
aemaass@hotmail.com
The more projects I see, the more I want this book! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried paper piecing but I'm sure I could find a nice simple project and give it a whirl! I'm loving that cover project too, maybe something to shoot for :)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks fantastic! I would love to see a little cushion for George out of the hexagon blocks!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this book in person.
ReplyDeleteginger c at gmail dot com
I have always wanted to know about hexies!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of hexagons but they SCARE me so I think I need this book!
ReplyDeleteI adore hexagons. They are my favorite portable project. Thanks for the chance to win Jeni!
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered the joy of the hexagon! This would be a fun win, but I am going to buy the book if I don't! Its a win-win!
ReplyDeleteI love hexis so this book is on my wishlist! The projects look so fun.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a beautiful book!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
jenny(at)ykwc(dot)net
I'm falling again for hexagons. I'd love to have this book!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that someone else has a hexagon obsession. They just make me smile!
ReplyDeleteSarah Lozecki sarahlozecki at yahoo.com
My dream quilt is Grandmother's Flower Garden, but being only 1 year into quilting, that seems like a far away project. Perhaps this book would be a great way to build my confidence with hexes before moving to my dream project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteLove the hexagons, I have never sewn hexagons and would love to give it a whirl. eatkin85@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this comment!
ReplyDeleteI love EEP and the quilts in this book look like they would be fun to make! Thanks for the chance. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never done paper piecing before but would love to try, what better way than with hexagons! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHexies scare me, but I'd love to learn! Thanks for the giveaway :)
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