21st Hexie Poll-Vote Now!

Time to select the themes for our 21^th hexie swap!

Email me your top THREE choices to 2013hexagonswap@gmail.com. The poll will stay up until March 11, 2016; the official sign ups begin immediately and ends on March 25, 2016. In order to give you PLENTY of time, the swap is due in my hand no later than May 7, 2016.

Guidelines would be the same as the previous swaps, but always feel free to contact me if you have any questions on fabrics. You can check out the blog at http://hexagonswap.blogspot.com/ for past swap guidelines. We are looking for small prints to make the most of our hexie quilts.

The terrific gals at Paperpieces have been kind enough to extend their 20% discount for all merchandise purchased (shipping not included in the discount). Visit their website at http://www.paperpieces.com/

Vote for: (running total of votes will be listed to the right of the theme on the hexie blog):

*Stashbusters prints (like in the 20 past swaps)

*Lt. Neutrals

*Dark Neutrals

*TRUE 1930's repros-no children’s novelties

*TRUE 1930’s repros-only children’s novelties

*TRUE Civil War repros

*Batiks (must prewash your fabrics for this theme, please)

*TOT (tone on tone)

*TRUE black and white prints

*Spring colors (pastel colors)

*Summer colors (bright colors of summer flowers)

*Fall colors (deep reds, maroon, dark oranges, golds, browns, etc.)

*Winter colors (white and blues)

*TRUE red, white and blue prints

*BRIGHT prints

*Small floral prints

*Children's novelty prints

*Novelty prints-not children’s

*Solids

*Neutrals (black, cream or white)

*TRUE red and white prints

*TRUE blue and white prints

*Shades of blue

*Shades of pink

*Shades of green

*Shades of purple

*Small print polka dots

*Christmas prints

tscott12234 Shares Her Current Hexie Projects

This is my box of hexie exchanges

On July 1 a snowball block a day challenge was started.  (My own challenge.)  This is my plan and the highlighted portion is done.  Block 8 will be highlighted on Sunday when the block is finished.




These 9 blocks are for the International Quilt Block Exchange that I found through Paper Pieces website.

Started these blocks for your current challenge.  They will be surrounded by 5 inch black hexagons.







This was started 3 weeks ago and I hope it will be a charm project.

Congratulations to Our 20th Hexie Swap Contest Winner!

As we know, we had a three-way tie and the winner's name was pulled out of a hat. And the winner of the $10 gift card is...

Congratulations, tscott12234! Be watching your email for more details.

Remember, ladies, you NEVER know when I will post another contest, so check back often. I will not be sending out a reminder for the next one.

Connie D. And Her Hexie Collection

Connie, they are almost too pretty to use! I'm so jealous!

Sue Stitches Shares Her Latest Hexie Project

Sue, I spy with my little eye several of my own hexies in your priceless pillow--such beautiful handwork!

20th Hexie Swap Contest

For those of you who are officially signed up for the 20th hexagon swap, here is a game for you!

Answer the questions below and get a point for each correct answer. The person who answers the most via email to 2013hexagonswap@gmail.com no later than midnight February 23rd ET will win a prize. Once you send in your answers, you cannot change them. I will keep a tally of correct answers on the right side of the blog so you can see how you are doing.

In case of a tie, I will put the names in the hat and pull a winner. As stated before, the prizes for these games will be sent out at the end of the complete swap to players who complete the swap.

While I try to be as clear and concise as possible with the questions, I get the final say on the answers.

Our first prize is a $10 gift card for your choice of Joann’s or Hobby Lobby.

Ready for the first question? Here we go!

1.  This author has written ___ books on nickle quilts. Who is the author and number of books? (One point for each correct answer).

2. Bethany Reynolds is famous for this technique. What is it called?

3. What is the name of Connecting Threads variegated thread that reminds me of the artist Prince?

4. The American born fabric designer with the initials of KF is known for his bright bold prints. What is the full name?

5. What is the name of Bonnie Hunter's of Quiltville cabin?

6. This fabric company has a tag line of “cottons that feel like silk”—what is their name?

7. Name three sewing machine brands that begin with the letter B. (Only one point for all three correct answers).

8.  This quilt magazine offers “Patch Pals Collection” of animal quilts. What is their name?

9. On this fabric designer/author’s blog, she speaks about the Golden Ratio. Her initials are JB. What is her name?

Bonus question:

10.This quilt batting found on the equilter.com website sounds almost good enough to eat. What is it called?

Finishing Your Hexagon Quilt by sewfearless.com

A simple tutorial on finishing your next hexagon quilt!

http://sewfearless.com/2014/02/26/finish-shaped-quilt-edge-without-binding/