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Friday, 31 October 2014

Hexagon Finish and a Giveaway!!!!

First up is my Hexagon finish!



These are the hexagons that I worked on this summer during my road trip to Winnipeg.  It was so much fun to fussy cut the Cotton and Steel fabric.

The quilt is from the NEW book, "The New Hexagon  52 Blocks to English Paper Piece."  The author is none other than our own quilt shop owner, Katja Marek.


To say she is a little excited, is an understatement.


A week ago she was presenting her book at School House, during Quilt Market.  One of the quilts she showed was mine.  EEKKKK.  What can I say, I'm a little excited that my quilt is in the gallery portion of the book, as well as one that I quilted for Sharon.

Katja is hosting a book signing on November 1 at her store.  To share in the excitement she has agreed to give away a book on my blog, as well as Margaret's andCarla's.  Carla will be a couple of days getting her blog giveaway going.  Check them both out to triple your chance of winning.

To win a copy of Katja's book from me, leave a comment below.  If you are a no reply blogger leave me some way to find you.  I will pick a winner Friday Nov 7th.

Linking to Finish It Up Friday.
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84 comments:

  1. Cheryl Dyck31 October 2014 at 08:58

    you made such cute hexies ;-)

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  2. Betty31 October 2014 at 09:04

    You are such a good friend and stitcher... Congratulations to the both of you.. Lovely quilts...lovely ladies.

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  3. Gill31 October 2014 at 09:22

    What a great quilt - I'd love to win a copy of Katja's book!

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  4. Catskill Quilter31 October 2014 at 09:43

    I am excited about this new book! She takes hexies to a whole new level!

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  5. Joyce Carter31 October 2014 at 11:20

    I would love to have this book. Thank you for the chance.

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  6. Nann31 October 2014 at 11:40

    I love hexies! New designs are most welcome. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book.

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  7. Unknown31 October 2014 at 12:05

    The book looks amazing! You are both very talented.

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  8. Marie Allen31 October 2014 at 12:20

    I can feel the excitement the two of you are enjoying! It's contagious, because I'm excited about the book signing tomorrow. Thanks for sharing all of this with us and for giving us a chance to win a book. Marie

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  9. Tina Short31 October 2014 at 12:22

    Inspirational!......another book added to my Santa List!

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  10. Sarah31 October 2014 at 13:36

    Congrats on being featured in Katja's book!

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  11. Mara31 October 2014 at 14:17

    That's a beautiful finish, Congratulations to both of you, I love her smile.

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  12. barbara woods31 October 2014 at 14:18

    i love hexies, thanks

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  13. Unknown31 October 2014 at 14:20

    Well done Linda!!!!

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  14. Jan31 October 2014 at 15:36

    Love your quilt! Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  15. Heather Graves31 October 2014 at 15:38

    Oh wow - I didn't know you could do so much with hexis! How clever!

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  16. Kathy H31 October 2014 at 15:40

    I have seen more and more ideas to use those fun hexies. Great to see a book with some wonderful ideas.

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  17. Dasha31 October 2014 at 16:04

    I love, love, love hexies, and yours are really gorgeous. I shall have to look out for that book (if I don't win it that is. LOL)

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  18. Unknown31 October 2014 at 16:23

    So fun! I love it! Pbstrand@msn.com

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  19. Jo31 October 2014 at 16:33

    Hexies are fun love yours thanks for the chance

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  20. Rina Mason31 October 2014 at 18:02

    How exciting it must have been for the both of you. You both deserve a big congratulations! Thanks for the chance at a great book.

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  21. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 18:13

    Love the fussy cut hexi! This book looks like fun- thanks for the chance to win! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com

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  22. Kathy E.31 October 2014 at 19:13

    Congrats on having your quilts chosen to be highlighted in this book! That is so cool! I really need to learn how to work with hexies...this book would be great to help me learn!

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  23. Unknown31 October 2014 at 19:14

    I'm new at English paper piecing and have made 4 hexagon flowers and plan to use them for a wall hanging. I think the book would be a good addition to my quilt book collection and for future projects. :)

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  24. Jeneta31 October 2014 at 19:35

    How exciting to have one of your quilts shown! I love your quilt!!

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  25. Kleep31 October 2014 at 20:34

    Gorgeous quilt, as always!

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  26. GranChris31 October 2014 at 22:15

    I love the quilt. Since I love hexies this will be a favorite.

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  27. Lee1 November 2014 at 02:13

    A book on hexies - yes please! Thank you!

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  28. Janie1 November 2014 at 07:08

    Very pretty quilt. Your hexagons look great, what patience you must have. Thanks for the giveaway.

    janie.mccombs@yahoo.com

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  29. Unknown1 November 2014 at 07:19

    would like to learn hexes

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  30. Quilting Tangent1 November 2014 at 08:34

    I like seeing all the different designs inside the hexagons and would like to learn to make them. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  31. Lori1 November 2014 at 08:35

    congrats on being in the book. I have yet to make hexies. It is so on my to do list after sewing for our sons wedding.
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

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  32. Susan1 November 2014 at 09:15

    Great job on the quilt, and for being in the book! That's always exciting! I'd love to win her book so that I'm inspired to try more hexagon work

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  33. Alcea Rosea 311 November 2014 at 10:00

    How exciting to have your quilt shown. I love hexies and would love to see the book.

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  34. Denise :)1 November 2014 at 10:04

    Oh my gosh, you must have been ecstatic to see your quilt shared like that!! Congrats! The book is going to be fabulous, I'm sure!! :)

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  35. Iris1 November 2014 at 10:53

    What an accomplishment, you must be sooooo proud, I know I would be. The blocks look like fun to stitch, there one for the christmaslist ;)

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  36. OhioLori1 November 2014 at 11:54

    How exciting to have your Quilt in her book! Awesome! I looove Hexie's...and his looks like a grrrreat book! :)

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  37. hehjude1 November 2014 at 12:36

    Thanks for the chance to win Katja's new book! I was on Margaret's blog and noticed that she made reference for other chances to win. I love Hexies! You may reach me by emailing hehjude53@hotmail.com

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    1. hehjude1 November 2014 at 12:39

      BTW I love your background fabric! Is that also cotton + steel. I must find some of that fabric....

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  38. Dawn1 November 2014 at 13:38

    I love hexies! I have a 7/8 finished grandmothers flower garden in my UFO pile. Cute quilts!

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  39. Veronika1 November 2014 at 13:46

    Would love to win! I love love hexies but have yet to try them- and I love the new hexie even more! :)

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  40. Unknown1 November 2014 at 22:34

    Love the hexies... need to try my hand at them!

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  41. Karen H2 November 2014 at 05:14

    I am addicted to hexagon quilts and can't count how many I've made over the years. I especially like breaking them down into different shapes and then reconstructing them to create something new and different. I really like how you've handled your blocks and the fussy cuts are lovely! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. johnnyp2 November 2014 at 07:14

    beautiful book with so much inspiration
    cooladam1 at live dot com

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  43. java diva2 November 2014 at 09:48

    Oh, that's so awesome! Your quilt is gorgeous.

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  44. Anonymous2 November 2014 at 11:44

    Hi! Your quilt is fantastic! I love this kind of patterns and lots of mixed colours! Thank you and Katja for a fantastic give away! x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. BillieBee (billiemick)2 November 2014 at 12:45

    Congratulations! Terrific blocks. Count me in.

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  46. Renee G2 November 2014 at 13:04

    I'd love to win this book. I have a huge collection of hexies and would love some new ideas for using them.

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  47. Turid2 November 2014 at 13:25

    This must be a chance for me to get this book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

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  48. Anonymous2 November 2014 at 13:43

    Hi, this books so interesting!
    Would love to win it!
    Thank You !

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  49. Ellyn2 November 2014 at 13:47

    what a wonderful book & awesome quilt you made! thanks for the chance to win

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  50. Susan2 November 2014 at 13:50

    I am looking for a new hand piecing project and this would be PERFECT! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this beautiful book!

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  51. Pat Converse2 November 2014 at 14:54

    These look like so much fun to make. Would love to own this book!

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  52. Mary on Lake Pulaski2 November 2014 at 15:45

    That is so special for you to have your quilt shown at School House and be in the book. Congratulations.

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  53. Anita2 November 2014 at 17:40

    What a great book! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!

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  54. Paula2 November 2014 at 18:48

    Great quilt and great book. Thank you for sharing and giving us a chance to win.

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  55. Needled Mom2 November 2014 at 19:40

    The book looks and sounds wonderful.

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  56. Cheryl Dyck2 November 2014 at 21:36

    a great party on Saturday! and a great book!

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  57. Karen S3 November 2014 at 03:28

    Lovely finish with your quilt. And how exciting to have your quilt shown off like that.

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  58. PeachPatchQuilts3 November 2014 at 05:39

    great give away of a great book!
    dhia.peach@gmail.com
    http://thepeachpatch.blogspot.com/

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  59. Sharon3 November 2014 at 06:08

    What a great hexie quilt! Looks like a fun book. I'd love to play with these hexies!

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  60. cakegirl3 November 2014 at 06:18

    Beautiful book and quilt. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  61. Deanna3 November 2014 at 08:05

    This would be a good start, as I haven't made any hexagons yet!

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  62. Elizabeth3 November 2014 at 09:11

    The hexagons are amazing - so intricate and unique. Thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to try out some of these hexies.

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  63. Tu-Na Quilts3 November 2014 at 09:26

    Wow! Quite hexingly amazing. I'll have to add this book to my quilting library. kthurn@bektel.com

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  64. Joy3 November 2014 at 11:37

    Hexagons are so versatile and lend themselves to such beautiful patterns. I'll bet the book is packed with awesome patterns. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  65. Dawn3 November 2014 at 12:30

    I love the a Hexagons, thanks for the giveaway. dawnm1993@gmail.com

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  66. Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting3 November 2014 at 13:51

    I'm late to the Hexie party, so, this would be great. Thanks.

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  67. Lesley Gilbert3 November 2014 at 17:16

    Those patterns look amazing - thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book :)

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  68. diane3 November 2014 at 18:08

    Would love to win! Thanks for the chance.

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  69. GranChris3 November 2014 at 23:15

    This book looks wonderful. I can't wait to see it.

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  70. Unknown4 November 2014 at 07:18

    Wow! What a beautiful pattern AND sample! Thanks for sharing this on your blog!

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  71. eleanor4 November 2014 at 12:33

    I'd love to win this Hexi book!

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  72. Diane Beavers4 November 2014 at 16:00

    I've not yet made a Hexie can you believe that! Your book looks too fun. I would love to browse it and teach myself.

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  73. Debbie4 November 2014 at 18:59

    Great review, Linda. I need everything hexie including this book!

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  74. FlourishingPalms4 November 2014 at 20:28

    Just today I started looking online for a new English paper-piecing project. These hexies look right up my alley. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  75. Unknown5 November 2014 at 01:27

    I have just become interested in hexie quilts and this book is fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win a copy
    Pauline

    preferred contact - perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  76. Mokki5 November 2014 at 02:37

    This book looks such fun. Your hexies are great, I love the fussy cutting.

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  77. Teresa in Music City5 November 2014 at 08:23

    Yes please! I would love to win :) How much fun you must have had playing with these blocks as she developed the book!

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  78. scraps1255 November 2014 at 09:16

    Congratulations to everyone. I really must try a few of these.

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  79. Unknown5 November 2014 at 10:39

    Ahh....beautiful! You have peaked my interest!

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  80. Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting5 November 2014 at 13:09

    Love the fussy cutting! It makes the hexies look so cool!

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  81. 2 Good Claymates5 November 2014 at 18:25

    That quilt you did is really awesome! I wrote a blog post on Katja's book and forgot to take a photo of her when we saw her on Tuesday so I borrowed the one off your blog. Hope you don't mind. Thanks, Carolyn Good

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  82. Sarah5 November 2014 at 23:04

    What an incredibly beautiful quilt! Thanks for the giveaway. sarah@forrussia.org

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  83. stitchinpenny7 November 2014 at 16:49

    Love your fussy cut hexies.

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