hexa-go-go blog tour and giveaway

Today is my day for the Hex a go go book blog tour.  The book is written by the multi skilled Tacha Bruecher and published by Stash books.

As the title suggests, this book is all about hexagons!!!  They seem to have been all over blog land lately and amazing as they look, they can seem a little intimidating at first, especially the thought of making entire quilts out of them.

Well, the wonderful Tacha completely takes the intimidation factor out of the word hexagon.  She very throughly explains every thing you ever wanted to know, provides templates and info on where to download hexagon papers from the web, shows you how to cut, baste and stitch together your hexagons in multiple methods (so you can choose the one that suits you to a tee) and then provides a whole host of tempting projects all with a modern, fresh style.

Her writing style is thorough and jam packed with tips and techniques, yet all the information is delivered in a simple and easy to follow manner.

I couldn't wait to start stitching a project right away!

My first completed project from the book is this cute needle case.  I used fabrics from my new Sew Stitchy range and found that the hexagons in my Hexagon print are the perfect size to use for the rosette on the front.

Inside the needlecase, there's plenty of space to park those needles.

Stash books have offered to giveaway a copy of Hex a go go to one of my readers.  

To enter you just need to leave me a comment letting me know what fabrics you would use to make your first hexagon project from this book?  The twist is that they must be fabrics you already have in your stash (no cheating now).

The giveaway is open internationally, the prize will be a physical copy for US readers or an e-book of international readers.  I'll pick a winner on Friday!

Good luck!!!!!!

Comments

[Joan]

I would use my Bliss by Bonnie and Camille.
Thanks for the giveaway!

[Judy Mackley]

I would use some of my special Liberty Tana lawn prints, that I first purchased in the basement bargain area of Liberty of London -many years ago, whilst working in London for 2 years--long before I began to sew, and have now added to the stash since.
thanks for the chance to win!

[Celine]

I am an hexie addict I think. Fabric in my stash, that's not a problem because I have lots... which ones to pick? The latest Lecien fabrics I have bought recently maybe. Thanks for the chance to win.

[JoAnn]

Hi there -- fabric in my stash - I have to be real here, I'm a newbie and don't have a clue what the name of any of my fabrics are.... maybe that will disqualify me :(
JoAnn

[lucy @ charm about you]

Cute needlecase! I would use my scraps of denise schmidt fabrics, perfect for hexies :)

[Cheryl B.]

I would use some marmalade that I just got.

[SuzK]

That needle book is adorable. I collect fabrics with bees and since the hexagon reminds me of the bee hives, I guess my hexies would have bees!

[Archie the wonder dog]

I think I'd use some Oakshott and some fussy cut Summersville but ask me again tomorrow (or even later today) and I'll probably have a different answer!

[Gertie Pye]

Argh I was just about to say Sew Stitchy because those mini hexagons lend themselves very well to these projects! If it is something currently in my stash I would say a Fig Tree line - I have some Breakfast At Tiffany's that would look very pretty in hexies x

[Johanna]

I have fabric that I bought at a quilt shop that was closing (one of my favorite shops too). For whatever reason, her fabric never worked well with others. It seems to be it's own thing.

[Jane]

Confession, I buy fabric that appeals to me and never paid attention to the designer until just recently. Would love to make some hexies though.

[pippa]

I've got some great little mini charms, I think the little black dress ones would be yummy as hexis for this.

[Marcia K]

I don't know the designers of fabrics very well..except you of course .. sorry. I just keep my fabrics in my stash by colors. I would like to make something with brights and off set it with white. I have been looking for a project to do something like that for a while now, and I LOVE HEXIES!!

[Sally]

I have some vintage scraps that would be perfect for these projects! Thanks, Aneela!

[Chloe]

I love making hexies, I would either use some of my Liberty scraps or maybe dive into my jar of fat eighths; all sorts of lovely bits & bobs including AMH, Denyse Schmidt and a couple of Little Apples too!

[Jamie Lee]

Sew stitchy of course! I have 2 charm packs!

[Sarah Norman]

I've not been sewing for long and don't have anything in my tiny stash that would work for these! Everything has too large a print I think, so it'd just have to be plain solids for me, I think they are kona. Bit boring. What I'd really love to do and have been thinking about is making hexies using Sew Stitchy, I think that would be really cute! And now I know it would be from seeing your needle book!

[Dell]

I would use some of my Denise Schmidt FMF scraps.

[Pennie]

It'd have to be Sew Stitchy for me too I think!

[Lynn]

I have a huge bin of scraps that I'd love to stitch into some hexie projects.

[Sadie]

Oh pretty! Your needlebook is lovely!
I'd love to win a copy of Hexa-go-go :-)
I have some Hideaway squirrelled away that would be perfect for some fussy cut hexies :-)
Please count me in, thank you.

[NicciP]

I havea stash of Kaffe Fassett that I jave been collectiong. Maybe it would be time to break into those! Thanks for your blog and to Stash!

[Ellyn]

polka dots! I have tons.... would love to win. THanks

[elsa]

I've got lots of different stash ~ in fact yesterday I was moving fabric from shelves to a new dresser I got just for fabric ~ I'm almost drowning in scraps. So ~ I'd use my scraps up. I've got all sorts of designers in there ~ couldn't tell you exactly who.
Thanks for the giveaway ~ looks like a really lovely book.

[Mary Ann]

I would use the s raps from my FleaMarket Fancy stash, I think they would be perfect for this cute needle case. thanks for the change to win and for showing off the book.

[Kristan @ Doodle Do Designs]

I would use up the Tula Pink Neptune scraps that I've been saving for a special project. Thanks!

[Doreen]

Am so hooked on hexies!!! Would use fabrics from Deb Strain's line for Moda "Java"....absolutely perfect! Love me some coffee;-D

[Margy]

I have collected fabrics with cupcakes theme, so that would be a good start, finally a project to use them, LOL.

[Kathe G]

I have some new fabrics that have that vintage-type look and am anxious to start making hexies. The needlebook looks like it would be a great start. Thanks for this giveaway.

[Laura]

Ooh! So cute in your Sew Stitchy fabrics. I think I'd break into my Sew Stitchy charm pack to make some hexies! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Charlie]

Your little hexies are so cute! I'd dig through my tula pink scraps from ages ago.

[Tiara]

I love hexies but have been to ntimidated after my initial plastic template disaster, this would be just the push I needed. I would definitely use my innocent crush I've been itching to use it in just the perfect project :)

[Angie C]

I think the Tiny deer print from my Oh Deer bundle would make some very cute hexies. Thanks for the chance to win!

[freakadoodles]

I would use Cuzco by Kate Spain. I recently picked up two charm packs with the intention of making hexagons, but I don't yet have a specific project in mind for them. Thanks for the chance!

[Rebecca T]

I would use a ton of leftovers from various Thimbleberry lines - or some civil war reproduction fabrics. The colors are right for a gift for my mom!

[Amber Menning]

I would use your sew stitchy charm pack.. that is just waiting for a fun project!

[Jane T]

I have felt and a ton of scraps. That is what I could use to make a needle book for my mom.

[Jess]

Ah, I've been eying this book lately! I'd use the Heaven and Helsinki I have on hand. I think the buildings and birds would be great as fussy cut hexagons. Thanks!

[christina]

I would use some Sew Stitchy! Got some this weekend along with some Cherry Christmas! It was a happy fabric weekend, for sure!

[angie maple]

I would use a combo of anna maria horner scraps, and denise shmidt:~}

[Lana Drum]

I would use fabrics in my stash from Kansas Troubles.

[Linda Gerig]

I have some lots of fabric inmy stach. I see some meadow friends that needs using. Linda gerig

[LauraH]

I would use some vintage sheets I have from my grandmother. Thanks!

[Dianne]

I just got a stack of Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee so that would be my choice. Looks like a GREAT book.

Dianne

[Jennie]

I have several Bonnie and Camille Vintage Modern charm packs that I would use.

[Lauren aka Giddy99]

Is that a hexagon-shaped button on your needlecase? WOW. Awesome.

I think I would assemble hexies from my Christmas tree skirt scraps, and make something coordinated with that. A pillow cover, maybe? Surely there is a pillow in that book. :)

[charlotte]

Well, I just happen to have a charm pack of Sew Stitchy and the hexies are small, so I think it could work.

[Melissa]

Hmmm...my stash is pretty small right now since I'm just starting out. I'd probably use Seaside by October Afternoon.

[Doreen B]

I have such a variety of fabrics, so I use them to created a scrappy effect. I love hexies and have made some quilt tops, and would love some new ideas. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

[Julie Sakai]

I would use my newly acquired bloomsbury gardens from liberty in the blue color way!

[Ruby Bundy]

I have already purchased the book but would love a copy to give as a door prize at my quilt club meeting. Want to make the needlebook first-you have totally inspired me! I am presently making hexies from scraps from Jenny Byer prints that I started about 15 yrs. ago. So happy to work on it again!!
Ruby

[Hildy]

I still have a lot of Bliss and would mix it with a bit of A Walk in the Woods! Thanks for the chance to win and greetings from germany, Hildy
hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

[Angela @ Heart of Charnwood]

I still have to build up the nerve to use some more of my gorgeous Summersville fabrics, and i'd better get moving before the Summersville Spring line comes out!!Ange

[Sarina]

I'm thinking maybe I'd dive into the old scrap bin and make one of those lovely rainbow quilts! It's so fun and beaufitul!

[Linda]

HELLO! I'D USE 'DELIGHTED' FROM MY STASH!
BRIGHT AND CHEERY!
THANKS FOR SHARING A NEAT BOOK GIVEAWAY!

[Brooke]

Hmmm what to use? I think I would use some of my quilt blocks stash from Ellen baker!

[Debbie H]

I have been collecting cat fabrics for years. They would be cute as hexagons! Thanks

[Kelly]

I am a huge fan of the 30's prints! I dont have a favorite line/designer. I just love them all. I think that this needlebook would be adorable in 30's, especially the hexi's.

[Beth]

My Christmas collection definately.

[Rae R]

Most of my fabric is from Moda, so I would just use whatever I'm in the mood for; maybe make one for home, and one for on the go projects. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Jacklynn Grimm]

I got a cute Japanese fabric with Russian dolls, horses, cats sitting in tea cups and flowers - it's just asking to be fussy cut into some cute hexis. Thanks for the give away!

[Kathleen OGrady]

I think A Walk in the Woods would look great, or Creative Simply Imagine by Whimsicals. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Abby]

I would probably use some of my Amy Butler scraps from the Love line - I don't have much and am saving every tiny bit I do have :)

[Carla]

I've never tried hexagons, but winning this book would give me the perfect opportunity. I think I would make my first project using the re-issue of Flea Market Fancy that I've been hoarding in my stash.

[Elizabeth J]

Let's see... I would probably use all the scraps I have from my AMH fabric! Could definately make some hexagons out of those!

[Carmen]

I have some Amy Butler fabrics in my stash - I wasn't quite sure what to make with them. But it would be adorable as hexies!

[Martha McDougall]

i would definitely fussy cut up all of my heather ross scraps! love love LOVE hexagons!!

[Cecillia]

I love your needle book! I would use some of my heavily hoarded heather ross munki munki, mixed with some other colourful scraps :)

[Lee]

I have a bit of castle peeps in blue and a bit of heather ross little horse material I would make some hexies with ! thanks for the review!

[Julie]

I'd use the alphabet print from the Summersville collection. I've been trying to decide how to use it for a while, and the needle book would be brilliant - I wouldn't feel sad about cutting into it because I'd see it every day when I did some sewing!

[Yvonne]

I would use my stash of fabric squares from Cath Kidston. I made 2 hexagon patterns this summer and one of it made into a cushion cover already, so plenty left for more hexagons!

[Sarah@PingsAndNeedles]

I would use some felted woven wool that I got from the US ... herringbone and houndstooth in greens and purples ... yum!

Thanks for the chance to win Hexa Go Go! I love yr teensie hexies

[Janell B]

I love that cute little needle case! If I have to use something from my stash, it would be some of my Moda pre-cut candy, but I think I'd like to get some of your new Sew Stitchy fabrics! Love that little bird you used in the center! So far I've only done larger Hexagon projects, but would love to try the ideas in this book!

[KerryQ]

I've just recently been bitten by the hexagon bug. I took a bunch of papers and fabrics with me on vacation, and it was the perfect project on the go. As for fabrics, I too have copious amounts. Just yesterday, I was shoving my newest acquisitions in my drawers. I would use some of the Lecien Antique Flower I just bought. Thanks! Off to make a needle book! :)

[Lori Morton]

I would LOVE to have this book! Have never made Hexie's...but want too! Am a scaredy cat to try.... lol I have some odds & ends of fabrics with sewing prints...no idea who/brand they are...had loooong time! Would use them up making something for my sewing room probably.

Thanks for chance to win!!! :)

[Patti]

I would use my newly purchased Chicopee! I think the small scale would look wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.

[Valerie Cronin]

I have some Tula Pink that would be great for hexies!

[Tamie]

I bet some Kaffe would be fun. I'd love to add this book to my library. Thanks for participating in the tour.

[Phyllis]

I would use some of my Blackbird Designs Blueberry Crumb Cake layer cake. I love the needlebook! Thanks

[Sharon Meek]

I would love to win this book. Love your needle case. I would use some Denyse Schmidt fabrics in pretty florals. I also have some stripes I think would be fun!
Thanks for your post.

[Lisa Humbert]

I would use something from laurie Wisbrun or Cherry Christmas. Love this blog!

[Christine M]

Your needle case is lovely. I've just got some Vintage Modern so I think I would use that.

[lynaeve]

THe only designer fabric I have in my stash is papillon. So I guess that's what I'd use.

[Jane]

oh that's hard, but if it was a small(ish) project, it would be my FQ's of backyard baby by Patty Sloniger. But I also have a beautiful set of Simpatico FQ's that are waiting for the right project...

[julie]

I actually just bought a bunch of solids to make my nephew a quilt. They might look great in a hexi quilt. Thanks for the chance!

[Anita]

I think you used the perfect fabric for your needlecase so I would have to copy you and use Sew Stitchy also...love it! Thanks for the giveaway :)

[Anne D]

I would use some of my batiks. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Jenelle]

I think some Chicopee would look lovely as hexies. The smaller prints would work perfectly. Thanks for the chance!

[Emily level]

It wold have to be my sugar pop bundle, I've been hoarding it for far too long now!

[Margaret]

I would use soem 30s repro prints that I have in my stash.

[Flying Blind...]

I knew your needle book would be cute, so I will just have to use my Sew Stitchy and copy you!

[Charlotte E]

I've got some Storeyboek cheater fabric with squatre sized that I've been struggling to find a use for. Perhaps these would work well as hexagons?

[Liz M]

I'd use my carefully hoarded Liberty prints - then I'd be able to enjoy their fine hand and they'd be easy to hand piece!
Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Sarah]

I just started basting some hexagons from a set of (old style) Winnie-the-Pooh prints. I think that I'd have to adapt some of them to a project from the book.

[Allison C]

I would use some gray or black Heath (or sketch) and multiple turquoise scraps to make the hexie placemats.

[ritainalaska]

i would make that pretty two block quilt in my blue/green pedalpushers bundle i've been saving for something special. this quilt is special. as are all the quilted pieces in this marvelous book. thanx for the chance to win a copy!

[Deb H.]

I love the needle case. i would use some Vintage Modern that i have been hanging on to.

[Trisch]

I think I would use a Bliss charm pack I have to make a needle case. I haven't done hexagons before, so I should start out small. Thanks for a chance to win.

[Pat S]

Cute needle book! I'd use some Rosalie Quinlan fabrics that I've been saving for a special project - and this would be it!

[Heidi @ Fabric Mutt]

I'd use a set of Marmalade Moda candy that I just got. Thanks so much for the giveaway!