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Giveaway- Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts

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Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts

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Mary W. Kerr

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 22, 2015 and you are in the running for a copy of the fabulous book filled with beautiful new quilts made with vintage hexagon quilts. A lot of the quilts also feature vintage embroidery which is a perfect combination of elements.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from Schiffer Publishing:

“More than 140 color images, with both traditional and contemporary designs, show how vintage hexagon textile fragments can be repurposed and fashioned into new, beautiful quilts. Over the last century, hundreds of hexagon (fondly termed hexie ) patterns were published and thousands of quilts were started yet many of these textiles were never finished. Other quilts were damaged from overuse and neglect. This book shows 52 new quilts inspired by these neglected hexagon textiles. See how this basic shape can be employed in a wide variety of combinations and patterns, both traditional and modern. Packed with ideas and tips, this practical yet art-filled guide will inspire quilters to try new designs by drawing on the power of hexies from the past.”

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Comments

  4. I have a new fascination with English Paper Piecing. This looks like it would be a wonderful book to have.

  11. Never thought I’d make a hexie quilt, but I just finished one. I like the fact that you can compile a small carry container with all that’s needed to keep you busy for hours.

  13. I have a hexie quilt that just needs the blocks joined and has to be finished. I love hexies!

  15. Hexies are my favorite shape to make quilts with. This looks like a wonderful book, thank you for the chance to win it! 🙂

  17. That looks like a great book! I love my daily emails from you but my list of projects have grown so much from all the great stuff you post. 🙂 Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!

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Art can speak volumes, but it doesn’t have to cost the earth—literally. This recycled artwork, framed and ready to hang, is a perfect example of how beauty can emerge from the unexpected. It’s made from upcycled materials, bringing new life to discarded objects in the most artistic way possible.

This piece has that effortlessly cool, modern feel that I just adore. It reminds me of the kind of art I used to make as a kid—finding bits and bobs around the house and combining them into something that just worked. Only now, this work is polished, framed, and ready to elevate your home decor. It’s sustainable art with a story to tell.

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If you’ve been looking to add a touch of meaningful, eco-friendly style to your walls, this recycled artwork is definitely the way to go.