Sunday, August 25, 2013

Be A Hexie Queen blog hop Day 5~My Day


Welcome to day 5.
I am so excited to share with you what I have been working so hard on.

This little beauty below is made entirely of 1/2 inch hexies. I LOVE it. I can not tell you how much I love it. As soon as I saw what the next blog hop was going to be about I new this is what I wanted to make. It has 127 hexies in it. All have basted and stitched. It took me FOREVER to get them all done. This is how far I got before I knew I was running out of time. I am going to continue to add hexies for another 7 rings. I want to add one ring for each of the 7 rainbow colors. I have the fabric pieces all ready cut and waiting to be basted. When all of them are done I will have added another 420 for a total of 547 hexies. I can't wait to be done with it.

Then just for fun I made this. I made 61 black 1 inch hexies. Then I made 14, two of each color, 1/2 inch hexie flowers with black centers. THEN I made 14, one of each color, 1/4 inch hexies to add to the centers of each flower. For a total of 173 hexies of various sizes.

So for this blog hop I made a total of 300 hexies. I think I am a little crazy for hexies. But having said that I am done for a while, LOL! Don't forget to go check out all of the other blogs on this hop. Below is the list for today. Have fun hoping!!

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64 comments:

  1. MaryAugust 25, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    I love your idea of adding the rows to your first project. That is going to be so pretty. The second is neat in using the different sizes of hexies. Great job.

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  2. AmyAugust 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Very cute 1/2" hexies. It is going to be just adorable. A little rainbow of color.

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  3. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioAugust 26, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Wonderful hexies.

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  4. Heleen GrootAugust 26, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    That is a LOT of hexies! And so small too. You did great and I can understand that you are done for a while! I look forward to seeing the finished result on the first and I just love your second project. Adorable!

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  5. SarahAugust 26, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Wow you have been busy. Love your add a row hexies. Its great to see what everyone is doing with their hexies - give me some great ideas!

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  6. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Wow that is a whole lot of Hexies and they are wonderful..

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  7. Britt-IngerAugust 26, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Your hexie projects are sew wonderful. Thanks for sharing your creativity
    and being part of this blog hop

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  8. GillAugust 26, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Wow! such tiny hexies and so many of them!!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  9. charlotteAugust 26, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    That is a lot of hexies. They look very pretty though. You did a beautiful job.

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  10. JoyceLMAugust 26, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    Very pretty - love the black background - the hexes pop.

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  11. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 26, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Lovely job on your little hexies - they do take a long time to 'grow' a project when you make them so tiny.

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  12. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 26, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Wow! TWO gorgeous projects! blessings, marlene

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  13. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 26, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Hey; you did fantastic!! 2 projects that are very lovely.

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  14. CarolAugust 26, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Wow, your projects are beautiful and creative! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. SparkyAugust 26, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    300 hexies..YOU win...lol really Shannon, totally wow

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  16. Elizabeth CoughlinAugust 26, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    300 hexis definitely makes you a hexi-queen! I really love the first project.

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  17. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]August 26, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Both are great projects, but I really love how the black makes the colored hexies pop!!

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  18. VickieAugust 26, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Yours is my favorite ! Totally traditional and beautiful Shannon !

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  19. Michele TAugust 26, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Love the two projects... the same but very different! I can't decide which one I like more, probably the one with the flowers popping out of the black!
    Did it take long to make 300 hexies?! Wow!!!

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  20. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogAugust 26, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Cute hexagon projects, great work with these tiny pices!
    Thanks for beeing part of this hop ☺

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  21. MargaretAugust 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing your cute ideas. 300 hexies I had to gasp That seems like it would take a long time

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  22. FrederikaAugust 26, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Your Hexies are great. Thanks for sharing

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  23. Agnes B. BullockAugust 26, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    These are amazing!

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  24. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsAugust 26, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Great hexie projects. You were VERY busy!!!

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  25. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 26, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    What neat projects and the little black hexie project is beautiful!

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  26. janAugust 26, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    You can't be done for awhile - you have to keep making those 30's hexies! Can't wait to see that finish! I love your black project too.
    Have fun
    xo jan

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  27. LindaAugust 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Both projects are just beautiful!

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  28. Carol SwiftAugust 26, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Oh my, such tiny pieces! You are definitely a Hexie Queen for both those beautiful projects!

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  29. Kathy HAugust 26, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful projects and using those little pieces. WOw.

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  30. Jane's QuiltingAugust 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    OMG such tiny pieces, and you did them beautifully. Both your projects are beautiful.

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  31. suemacAugust 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    You really took the hexie queen blog hop seriously. That is a lot of hexagons.

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  32. KatherineAugust 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Eeek! Look at those beautiful, tiny hexies! So gorgeous, Shannon. Wow. I am in awe of you hexie prowess. Very inspiring!

    Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Teresa in Music CityAugust 26, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Oh my! Such tiny, tiny little hexie darlings :*) I love the black background - very striking! Congrats on making Top 2!!!

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  34. CalicojoanAugust 26, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    oh so bright and cheery! Great job!

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  35. LouAugust 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Just b e a u t i f u l!!!! Say it slow:)
    Love teh bright colors and the black just makes them pop!

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  36. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Hiya Shannon!!! I LOVE that rainbow design. So cheerful and bright. And the flowers on the black, they just pop. You did a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

    pamspretties57 at gmail dot com

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  37. MichelleAugust 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Pastel hexies on a black background, I love it! Black is a wonderful neutral.

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  38. Linda CAugust 26, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I can see how you might run out of time with allllllll those itty bitty pieces. You are indeed a queen of hexies with all this traditional type piecing, I am guessing. EPP? Both pieces are gorgeous but wowie, is that pastels on black striking. Congrats on top 2.

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  39. DebbyAugust 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I can see why you love that little rainbow hexie at the top of your post. I LOVE IT, TOO! Just the sweetest little thing. Will you give it a hug for me? And the hexies on black? Stunning. Loved everything today. Thanks for showing us your creativity!

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  40. Just Quilt ItAugust 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I love both of your projects--the "rainbow" 30's fabric looks great. The black really makes your second project pop. Great job!

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  41. sara August 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Wow!!
    Beautiful your hexies!!

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  42. BillieBee (billiemick)August 26, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    These are both just plain yummy!

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  43. Needled MomAugust 26, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I love the hexies on the black background. That looks awesome.

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  44. SuzeAugust 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Wow! What amazing projects! Top 2 finish is well deserved. I can see what you ran out of pizzaz to finish the rainbow one. It is absolutely amazing. I am a counter and haven't even begun to start to count the hexies in my project for my Grandmother's Flower Garden - it's too scary at this point to think about it. The hexies finish at 1" and I am piecing them by hand using traditional hand piecing methods. Thanks for sharing your amazing projects and participating.

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  45. maggieAugust 26, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Very pretty! The black really makes them pop! well done.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  46. apple blossomAugust 26, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    wow 300 hexies you deserve to be hexie queen. beautiful work thanks for sharing

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  47. tink's momAugust 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    the black background is stunning. love the look

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  48. ScrapatchesAugust 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    You make the most perfectly precise and pretty hexies! Amazing! ... :) Pat

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  49. Kwilt KrazyAugust 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    That's a lot of hexies. Stupendous job on both of your projects.

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  50. LJAugust 26, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    You may be a bit crazy - for hexies but I can tell you that your projects are gorgeous. I love the rainbow one - well I love the flowered one - shucks, I love them both!

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  51. sandraAugust 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Wow I will just say that is a lot of hexies but what you have finished loos lovely so I will have to join your blog so I can see the finished product..Your other project is so pretty too.

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  52. AnitaAugust 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Both your creations are beautiful! That's a lot of hexies! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  53. Emily CAugust 26, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Wow, you do like your hexies.

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  54. VickieAugust 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    That's a lot of hexie's great job they are all beautiful!

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  55. MarcyAugust 26, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Your projects are beautiful. The 30s reproduction fabric is the way we seem to think of hexies.

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  56. Cathy's ChatterAugust 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Stunning! What a lot of work! Thank you for taking the time to sew them up and share them with us.

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  57. BizyStitchesAugust 26, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    wow, your rainbow colored hexie project is going to be amazing. Thanks for sharing your blog and photos

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  58. Tami CAugust 27, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I don't think you're crazy at all! I think it's amazing that you can sew hexies that small! The little hexie flowers on the back background of hexies is really great. Thanks for sharing!

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  59. Quilter KathyAugust 27, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Wonderful hexie projects! A pleasure to share the day with you!

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  60. RobinAugust 27, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Both your projects are beautiful! The black background is quite stunning!

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  61. evelynAugust 27, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Two great ideas. I love how the black makes the colours pop.

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  62. Sunshine GirlAugust 28, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    They are both lovely - one my projects had over 500 hexies in it - addictive aren't they!

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  63. Josie McRazieAugust 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Aren't we all a little crazy! I LOVE your Hexis!!

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  64. SarahAugust 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    We can never be too crazy for hexies! Nice idea to combine the different hexie sizes for your table mat.

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