Hexa-Go-Go English Paper Piecing - 16 Quilt Projects [Paperback]

Fat Quarterly e-zine cofounder and quilt blogger Bruecher introduces contemporary quilters to the classic art of English paper piecing in this collection, which focuses on paper-pieced designs made with hexagons. The projects, which range from a beginner-friendly, seven-hexagon needle case to a king-sized bedspread that uses 1,666 pieced hexagons, implement fabric choices to make an old technique fresh and modern. Hexagon templates, as well as easy-to-follow basic directions for paper piecing, are included. VERDICT The modern quilt movement is at its best when it finds creative ways to make classic techniques fit in with modern tastes. Bruecher has done just that with this collection of patterns, and a new generation of quilters will benefit from her expertise.A great place to look for hexagonal inspiration is the new book from Stash BooksHexa-Go-Gowritten by Tacha Bruecher. With sixteen projects to choose from there is plenty for any skill level and interest in hexies. She mixes them up for a modern twist on a traditional quilting technique, using hexies to create the stripes in the American flag, squaring them up for quilt blocks and to make both stars and diamonds!Featuring both modern and traditional designs, Tacha Bruechers book Hexa-Go-Go is full of English paper-pieced hexagonsperfect for quilters on the go. Hexagon quilts are a great way to use up fabric stashes, and Tacha shows readers how with these 16 quilt projects. Rosettes, diamonds, stars, and freeform designs are all included in this book, and projects are varied for quilters of any skill level. This fresh look at a classic is a great book for any quilter!Tacha has outdone herself on her Hexagon English Paper Piecing book. One of my favorite quilts in the book is a huge Union Jack quilt. This is just one example of the happy, colorful projects in the book.Is Happy a color? It should be. If my unmade bed looked this good, I would never make it again.As you may have guessed from the title, Hexa-Go-l£"