Who knew there were so many possibilities hidden inside a hexagon?
English-paper-piecing blocks from The New Hexagon
Quilt-shop owner Katja Marek has been English paper piecing since the 1990s—back when the technique didn’t differ much from the method invented in the 1800s. But thanks to modern techniques, Katja became inspired to play with the hexagon shape in new ways. Fifty-two new ways, to be exact!
In her book The New Hexagon, Katja slices and dices the space inside the hexagon shape, resulting in 52 mesmerizing quilt blocks. And she’s learned a lot about efficiency and accuracy along the way. Today Katja shares the story behind those 52 beauties. All you need is a needle, thread, fabric, paper, and one secret ingredient: glue. (Yep—it’ll save you tons of basting time.)
Welcome, Katja!
Hi! I’m Katja and I’m the author of The New Hexagon: 52 Blocks to English Paper Piece. I am so excited about this book. It seems like forever since Martingale sent me the contract to write it and now I can finally share it with you!
I developed an obsession with hexagons a few years back. My Pinterest board, Hexagons Have Put a Hex On Me, has over 1000 images of hexagons. I dreamt of designing inside a hexagon and using it like a quilt block, so I started pattern drafting. Soon I had 52 blocks ready to present as a block-of-the-week program through my store, Katja’s Quilt Shoppe, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
Now those blocks are available in The New Hexagon. With 52 blocks and seven projects—ranging from a single-block candle mat to a full-sized bed quilt—plus information about glue-basted English paper piecing, this book is a great value.
Projects from The New Hexagon
Some years ago when I was quilt-guild president, we had a workshop on English paper piecing. At the time, I questioned why we’d choose this method over machine piecing. Well, I’ll tell you what I figured out. It’s soothing, relaxing, rewarding handwork; it’s extremely portable (see kit, right) and can go from little-league games to doctor appointments, on holidays and beyond; and it yields very precise results!
Since then, I discovered that modern tools and notions make English paper piecing much faster than ever before. I glue baste all my pieces, and I share the technique in The New Hexagon. Glue basting is a real timesaver, and it allows precise placement of the paper templates so you can create magnificent kaleidoscope effects in the blocks. Here are a few examples:
The beautiful fabrics featured are from “Terrain” by Kate Spain for Moda and Bella Solids by Moda.
In The New Hexagon I explain how you can print your own paper-piecing shapes and even change block sizes by enlarging or shrinking the templates provided. But if you’d prefer, PaperPieces.com offers “The New Hexagon Complete Block-Piecing Pack.” The pack contains a copy of the book, plus papers to make every block in the book.
Like every book or pattern, this is just a starting point. You can create your own blocks by adding a line here or eliminating a line there. Suddenly you’ll have many new blocks to add to your English-paper-pieced projects!
In January 2015 I’m launching The New Hexagon Millefiore Quilt-Along on my website. I’d love to have you join me and share your creations. So pick up your copy of The New Hexagon today.
Katja, thanks for sharing the story behind your new book!
We’ve already started playing with Katja’s designs in the office; here’s senior account manager Kara’s first block, with plans to make many more:
Rate your “EPP” skills: EPP major, EPP minor, or haven’t enrolled yet? Tell us in the comments and you could win an eBook copy of The New Hexagon! We’ll choose a random winner one week from today and let you know by email if you win.
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Thanks to all who entered the drawing! The winner is Vicki, who says:
“I currently have no EPP skills. I would love to enroll.”
Vicki, we’ll email you about your prize. Congratulations!
Katja’s new book looks wonderful! I’ve been doing EPP for a little over a year now, mostly using hexagons, and I’ve tried a little fussy cutting. I haven’t tried any projects with lots of different shapes in them, so I’m guessing my skills are EPP minor. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the The New Hexagon!
—Deb G. in VA on October 16, 2014I consider myself an EPP minor.
—Anita on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet, have some in my stash, and am fascinated by the process. I think this book would help propel me to a start.
—Betty on October 16, 2014Just found out how addicting hexies are! found my Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt top…now I want to finish it..! How many years in between? Maybe 80…wow.
—Kate Hudak on October 16, 2014I would have to say that I haven’t enrolled yet so I have "0″ EPP skills. But I love sampler quilts where no two blocks are the same and for that reason I fell in love with Katja’s new book and really want to try EPP following her techniques.
—Cyndi Porcher on October 16, 2014I’ve stitched only a couple of hexagons – from a learner’s kit a friend obtained for guild members. But I see EPP going on everywhere, so I may give it a try again.
—Tesuque on October 16, 2014I have never tried EPP but am always wanting to learn new techniques. The blocks are beautiful and they look so complicated. I’ll definitely need to see this book in person.
—Elizabeth Kuntz on October 16, 2014My EPP skills are minor. I’ve only made a couple of them. It is the perfect portable project though!
—Annette J. on October 16, 2014I love to English Paper Piecing. I’ve Grandmother’s Flower Garden with this method and an now working a 60 degree star quilt. Guess I’m a EPP major!!
—Valley on October 16, 2014I love EPP. I seem to be addicted to hexagons as well. I have been making Grandma’s Flower Garden miniatures for doll houses. The hexies are barely 1/2″ wide. It’s fun but really effects my carpal tunnel problem.
Love these new designs and I would be really excited to win this wonderful book and try some of the new ideas.
Thanks for the chance.
—Joan Zackowski on October 16, 2014Hmmm rank my EPP skills? My hopes are major, but my progress is minor….and looking forward to adding more projects to the plate! Looking forward to seeing your book, and hopefully winning it! Thanks for the chance!
—Kathy O in GA on October 16, 2014EPP Major, made a few projects but would really like to make more, this book would be inspirational
—Judy on October 16, 2014Haven’t enrolled in the school of EPP yet… some of the projects look very interesting.
—Carol on October 16, 2014I would rate myself a minor–I love English paper piecing, but have only done small projects. The book looks like a lot of fun!!
—Karen in Breezy Point on October 16, 2014Although my EPP rating is definitely "minor", I would love to win this. It incorporates both of my favorite quilting genres: paper piecing and hexagons!
—Cynthia Wilbanks on October 16, 2014I have never tried paper piecing. I would be open to reading about it. My favorite is applique and strip piecing. Thanks for the chance to win.
—Sharon B on October 16, 2014EPP Minor
—Julie Pike on October 16, 2014I have been trying to do some hexies. Not very good at it yet. I would love this book. Maybe then I could get better at it.
—Margaret Schindler on October 16, 2014epp skill rating i’ve enrolled but i don’t know if what I know can be considered minor! Trying to self-teach is not an easy task, but ultimately like anything else will be rewarding! I only hope someday I can pull off even one of Katja blocks. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
—Stacey C. on October 16, 2014Just starting to learn EPP. I am getting better each time I sit down and work on them. Would love to try some of the blocks in this book!
—linda lewis on October 16, 2014I have an EPP Minor. I’ve only made one table runner with 3/4 inch hexies so far, and it is the only thing I’ve hand quilted.
—Barb on October 16, 2014Talk about timing! I just actually started to play with paper piecing a few weeks ago. I don’t have enough hexies completed to do anything with them yet. This book looks tremendously inspiring and now I want to rethink my design. I’d love the chance to have this interesting book!
—krafty kc on October 16, 2014I’m new to quilting but been sewing for years, newly retired and ready to try some new things, learn tricks of the trade, and ready to share with friends and family
—Chris on October 16, 2014EPP Minor.
—Nancy on October 16, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet, but very interested!
—Bev on October 16, 2014Haven’t done any yet, I haven’t had time, usually I am looking for a quick project, but as I am getting older and my life is slowing down, I may be able to fit in some epp. I love the blocks pictured.
—Bridget on October 16, 2014I’ve done foundation but not English.
—Karen Sample on October 16, 2014I haven’t done EPP yet. I just sew stop and pivot. It really looks fun and easy to take along on trips. I am going to try.
—Denise Laverriere on October 16, 2014I guess my skills would be EPP minor since I have only done a few pieces. I love to have some cut so I can travel with them. There are so many ideas that will be great to try – guess I need to go someplace!! thanks, Cindy
—Cindy Wienstroer on October 16, 2014I’m not a major or a minor, but I have enrolled and have enough experience to be dangerous. This book sounds wonderful!
—Mary on October 16, 2014I’ve been EPP for a while, but still consider myself an EPP minor.
—Katherine Grimsdale on October 16, 2014I haven’t really ever done any EPP yet, but I am taking a class starting in November where our first project will be just that. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for the chance to win.
—Debby on October 16, 2014When I found myself a newly divorced mother of very young school-aged children, I was desperate for something quiet I could do with my hands after the boys’ bedtime. I had inherited three garbage bags full (and I’m talking the yard-sized bags!) of scraps gathered by my mother’s sewing circle. The idea of taking all those tiny peices and creating something "fancy" and "complicated" was intoxicating. I selected a Grandmother’s flowergarden as my new project. (oh how naive I was!)
I’ve finished many quilts since then, but my flowergarden quilt still goes with me everywhere, just in case I can find a few minutes to piece another rosette together. Sometimes I wonder why I wanted (and still want)to make it KING SIZED…
—Mary on October 16, 2014The designs are amazing! I would rate myself as a confident beginner in English Paper Piecing. I have started hand piecing a Grandmother’s Flower Garden using plain hexagons. It would be so much fun to work in a few pieced hexagons for interest. Thanks for the chance to win this new book " The New Hexagon: 52 Blocks to English Paper Piece."
—Debbie on October 16, 2014I have not yet tried EPP – but I have wanted to for a long time. I especially like what Katja said about the portability of EPP. I could work on it while we are traveling, or during my lunch break at work – that is VERY appealing!
—Karin on October 16, 2014I’m a minor EPP till now but hope to become a major shortly
—Marthese on October 16, 2014My EPP skills I would say are minor as I haven’t done it in a while but do love the technique!
—ERIN EARL on October 16, 2014I think my skills rate an EPP minor.
—Jetta on October 16, 2014What a beautiful book! Such happy colors!
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity…
haven’t enrolled yet
—Lana on October 16, 2014My EPP (hexie) skills at the moment are nil :(, as I am still just a spectator. But I am anxious to get started and wildly enthusiastic :)!
—Cynthia on October 16, 2014I am sooo excited that this book is finally here!!!!!!!!!
—Linda on October 16, 2014I began to EPP in 1979, the quilt is almost finished now, some 35 years and four children later! I am determined to finish!
—Julie Schellenberg on October 16, 2014I want to be an EEP Major. This book looks like a great way to get going – love the portability.
~Andee
—Andee McKenica on October 16, 2014I’ve been playing with this idea ever since I saw the Candied Hexgon quilt in Australian Patchwork and QUilting. Looking forward to seeing this book.
—Michele on October 16, 2014I wasn’t aware of the EPP technique so I am newbie at that skill. I have dabbled in regular paper piecing but l am curious about the ease and simplicity of EPP.
—Rosalind Gutierrez on October 16, 2014I have no EPP skills YET! I’ve been intensely fascinated with EEP lately and trying to figure out whether I should take a class or try to teach myself. If either by fate or serendipity, this book showed up at just the right time!
—Yvonne on October 16, 2014I am an EPP Minor, but would love to be a Major. I just started quilting 2 yrs ago and learned basic EPP less than 6 months ago. These look very beautiful and would definitely add pizazz to my projects.
—Laurie Travis on October 16, 2014I’m afraid at this time I’m "just a spectator", but I’m so excited to begin after seeing these beautiful blocks!
—Linda B on October 16, 2014My EPP = minor. I have seen a couple of demonstrations and I’ve given it a go once but I wasn’t fully prepared so I was not immediately in love. I’d like to try again one day.
—Cherie Warren on October 16, 2014I would rate my EPP minor. I have been EPP for less than a year but am totally hooked. I would love to win your new book and try all 52 blocks. My guild is having a quilt show in Sept 2015 and would like to have something spectacular done to show.
—Kathy Stewart on October 16, 2014I have minor EPP skills. Having just recently completed a 3500-mile trip by car, I finished a multitude of hexagons and would love to pair them with what I see in "The New Hexagon"!
—Janey on October 16, 2014Would love to start EPP. Have only tried a sample. Definitely on my to-do list. The book looks fantastic with some out of the box patterns. Love the solid sample.
—Anne Burden on October 16, 2014I have not enrolled yet.
—Sandy K on October 16, 2014I’m ready for this book, I’m working on tumbling blocks now and love it, but I’m ready to step forward into all the other patterns and this book looks like the one for me.
—Judy on October 16, 2014I have to admit I am a little afraid to get into EPP — not sure I want to get "hooked" on another technique. I have trouble getting all my projects done now! However, I must also admit that I am intrigued by the samples.
—Carol Sc on October 16, 2014I currently have no EPP skills. I would love to enroll.
—Vicki H on October 16, 2014Never did EPP. These hexagons look beautiful. Would love to learn how to make them.
—Quilting Tangent on October 16, 2014I’m an every-piecer-possibility kind of EPP, and anything I haven’t tried yet, I wanna try!For the sake of world piece(ing) – I continue to submit my comments for a peace-filled life.
—Kathleen Haskett on October 16, 2014I LOVE EPP and it looks like a whole new world has just been opened for me! Thank you so much for this lovely book. Can’t wait to buy it!
—Doris Hendrickson on October 16, 2014I have not tried English Paper Piecing, but this book definitely makes me want to try it! Thanks for the oppportunity to win!
—Pam S on October 16, 2014I did one EPP quilt. Not a complicated design. It turned out beautifully. I want to try something a bit more complicated and I am absolutely in love with the designs in this book!!! It’s on my Wishlist!
—Kris Warren on October 16, 2014My skills are OK but need improving. This book will be a must have on my list. I love Hexagons.
—Chris on October 16, 2014My Epp seems to be sort of in the middle, I have and am still working on an EPP project. It is a great travel project. I do enjoy the hand work.
—Judi on October 16, 2014I would rate my skills EPP Minor. This looks like a spectacular book that could cause my rating to rise!
—Marie on October 16, 2014I would be a mid EPPer. I have done a few projects over the last 15 years or so. The book sounds very interesting and the samples are marvelous. Would love to win it.
—Peggy on October 16, 2014I’m an EPP minor, but I love handwork and would love to try EPP-ing hexies!
—Mar on October 16, 2014I have never paper pieced. But I think this book will help me get started!
—Grace B on October 16, 2014I’m a EPP 0 but I’m fascinated! Would love to try!
—C Niemantsverdriet on October 16, 2014I’ve never done EPP. Wow! What a great look.
—Jane on October 16, 2014I love EPP! On my way to becoming a major.
—Laura West Kong on October 16, 2014gasp – this is gorgeous!
—regina on October 16, 2014I am an EPP minor – and collecting ideas. I am fascinated by the geometry, and have been doing a lot of regular pieced hexagons using Jaybird Quilt patterns. Either way – such a marvelous shape!
I would say I’m an EPP minor. I’m currently working on Patchwork of the crosses
—JackieH on October 16, 2014EPP- not enrolled. I have never tried this technique, but this book could inspire me.
—Collette Morton on October 16, 2014I have a baby-sized EPP quilt ready to handquilt (it’s been ready for several years!), have started an EPP I-spy baby quilt with hexagons and half-hexagons, and have started another larger EPP quilt using 1″ (per side) hexagons and Moda charm packs of a subdued, old-timey fabric line. The 5″ charm packs are cut into 4 equal pieces, perfect for the 1″ hexagons. Part of this project fits nicely into a 6″ plastic box which is very portable. I work on them occasionally and when they get done, they get done.
So, I have some experience with EPP although I don’t consider myself to be a Major yet.
—Judy Garling on October 16, 2014I love looking at EPP quilts – I’ve just never tackled one. I think they intimidate me 🙂 but the only way to get over that is to jump in and go for it!
—Monika on October 16, 2014I’d say I’d rate myself minor even though I’ve made 2 quilts with hexagons. I didn’t even think if using the EPP papers differently!
—Annette Johnston on October 16, 2014EPP minor. It’s great to take along when we travel, or spend some time relaxing in front of the TV. Since my hands seem to always need to busy, I EPP while waiting to pick up my kids from school, sports, band… My EPP projects accompany me to lectures, Bible Studies, and meetings too. It’s amazing what I can get done in a few spare minutes here & there during the day.
—Amy Cofer on October 16, 2014EPP-haven’t enrolled yet, don’t even know someone in "real life" that uses this technique. Thankful for videos and tutorials online. Thanks for the chance to win.
—Cindy on October 16, 2014I’d say I qualify as a minor. I’ve made a few hexie flowers for some projects but haven’t done more than a couple of dozen or so. I’d love to try this, though, it looks great!
—Beth Strand on October 16, 2014Got to love it! I’ve done paper piecing in the past. Althought not my favorite thing to do, it would be worth it to get these results.
Tammy
—Tamara Marcsisak on October 16, 2014Very, very minor. I struggle holding onto the small size of the pieces.
—Cindy on October 16, 2014I’ve never tried EPP, but after seeing this, I’m ready!
—Eileen on October 16, 2014What EPP skills? I have not tried EPP but it looks like fun!
—Vicky L on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet? This book could change all that.
—Susan on October 16, 2014I have done one small EPP block and would like to do more.
—Pat on October 16, 2014EEP minor all the way.
—Ximena on October 16, 2014I am a minor but would like to try the modern method. Things have changed since I first tried it 15 years ago!
—Carol S on October 16, 2014EPP minor for sure after figuring out what it meant
—Doris on October 16, 2014I would rate myself an EPP minor. I was making them way before the exciting new fabric placements so I think I need a refresher course!
—Diane on October 16, 2014EPP major, but always looking forward to learning new ways to do so!
—Fran Russell on October 16, 2014Read about it,studied patterns,but have not made the leap.
—mary fielder on October 16, 2014EEP-major and I am over the top in love with this book! Thank you for the chance to win it.
—Carol P. on October 16, 2014Have not enrolled yet!
—Margaret Lawrence on October 16, 2014I Love EPP! My favorite travel/hand project. Have been carrying EPP parts in a little travel case for years. So, I guess to answer the {major/minor}question I’m considered pretty major with my friends…. To the point of * obsession*
—Colleen Froats on October 16, 2014I guess I am EPP minor… I have done a little but want to do more….. hers are beautiful and fun… I would love to learn mmore about her technique for sure.
—Sharilyn on October 16, 2014I´ve never done EPP, though I love hexagons. But after seeing this book I think I might get hooked
—Mária Kočanová on October 16, 2014I am an EPP minor, but find it very relaxing. I have been looking for ways to put my hexies together!
—Linn Jencopale on October 16, 2014EPP minor: I have done the old fashioned Grandmother’s Garden and now know why my British friends have hundreds of hexagons under their beds. I do like the look but …
—Anne on October 16, 2014I have never tried it but looking forward to getting the book.
—Julie Craven on October 16, 2014Thanks for the chance to win it.
EPP – major. Oh, how exciting! This new way of making hexies could be endless. I would love to experiment with these. Thank you Katja 🙂
—Diane on October 16, 2014I have "0″ EPP skills, just starting.
—Joyce Hill on October 16, 2014No experience with EPP, hence no EPP skills. I did purchase a package of EPP triangles a few years ago but I haven’t tried sewing with them yet.
—Marlene on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet. I have EPP on my to do list.
—Dorthy on October 16, 2014I have just started quilted and began with EPP. I love it because it goes where I go. Love to win the book!
—Charlene Boykin on October 16, 2014I have made paper pieced blocks with several different shapes and I really enjoy doing them. I always used 30s reproduction fabrics and so it is nice to see how it can be updated using modern fabrics and designs.
—Barbara on October 16, 2014Is "obsessed Beginner" a category? The only paper piecing I have done is making tiny hexagons to join into a (7) pieced hexie ‘flower.’ I am, however, so enthralled that I have made enough tiny hexies to make over 150 hexie flowers — and there is no end in sight!
—Elizabeth McDonald on October 16, 2014I have never done EPP, but I love hexagons so may have to take the plunge. This book is very inspiring.
—Ellen on October 16, 2014I have not registered yet. But I really am excited to get started.
—Lori Chvojka on October 16, 2014I love to paper piece. Am showing different ladies in my guild how to paper piece!
—Sue Neyrinck on October 16, 2014EPP minor. I made a coaster and loved the process. Just wish I had more time.
—Susan on October 16, 2014I love the look of this book! I’m a EPP minor ,but looking forward to improving my skills.
—Anita Ezzell on October 16, 2014EPP major! Glue basting is the way to go. Book looks fantastic: fingers crossed!
—Four dogs and one quilter on October 16, 2014EPP Minor; I have made a few projects with EPP and I enjoy the technique but haven’t done enough to graduate to EPP Major. I love the quirky, colourful ideas in Katja’s new book and always enjoy a challenge. Her blocks are bold and beautiful, and they have been named after women. How feminine is that!
—Babs on October 16, 2014I love Katja’s new technique! I guess I’m a minor at epp. I’ve done the paper piecing of little hexagons by hand- but it was too slow! But fussy cutting & machine sewing brights? Yes please!
—Wendy M on October 16, 2014EPP is fun but I haven’t done it enough to classify myself as a major. The New Hexagon looks like a must have book.
—Mary Van Dyke on October 16, 2014Hi, I tried making the EPP to make Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt. I started it at a bad time when I had basically no time. I have since made everything else but….I do remember enjoying making the hexagons and it is great for keeping hands busy while watching or listening, ha ha to the television.
Congrats on your new book.
—Helen on October 16, 2014Several months ago I won the 30’s fat quarter collection and the book Candy Store and More when I left a comment about watching my grandmother make quilts by hand. I didn’t do EPP before that time so I gave it a try with those fat quarters and others I have in my stash. I am now about 75% done making the top of a grandmother’s flower garden queen size quilt similar to the one Grandma made as a wedding present for my parents in 1932. It will be hand quilted when I get that far. What a relaxing project – just stitching away and listening to music. I’ve gotten to be good at this – love EPP.
—D. L. Grzybowski on October 16, 2014Have made a few EPP projects, but Katja’s book looks terrific. Can’t wait to try some of her patterns!
—Ellen on October 16, 2014I would rate my EPP major. I am addicted to it, love it. I would love to have the book by Katja. I am always looking for new ideas in Epp stitching.
—Patricia D. Roberts on October 16, 2014I made a king sized grandmothers flower garden quilt using 6 fussy-cut hexigons around a center hexegon. I used a variety of "tractor" print fabrics. It turned out great. It took a lot of On-line searching for the "tractor" fabrics.
—Karen Hawkins on October 16, 2014EPP Minor –a newbie with only two small projects under my belt. And I haven’t done anything with hexagons yet so this book looks to be a wonderful opportunity to improve my EPP skills and tackle the hexagons.
Love the designs and colors!
—Kate on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet, but do look forward to learning and conquering the art of EPP.
—Molly on October 16, 2014Major…..I bought some authentic 30’s hexagon pieces with a cardboard template from a collector who was downsizing. Thought I would hate all the handwork, but decided to make a couple of rosettes so I could say I tried EPP and didn’t like it…..but I did! I’ve made over 100 rosettes and am still seeking out authentic thirties fabrics. I have a fussy-cut hexie project going, mini in Civil War repros (1-1/2″ hexes), mini tumbler, ..2″ floral…I have actually finished a couple of EPP projects, but I love the process!
—Sue on October 16, 2014EPP Major, I love, love, love EPP and am always looking for new things to make with them. Would love to win this book to help me in that area.
—connie b on October 16, 2014I’d say I’m EPP medium! I like to work with hexagons, and find them really easy because the wide angles on the corners mean that there are no wee flags of fabric sticking out to deal with. But I just tried an experiment with an EPP wagon wheel block, and could really use some instruction on how to put together these more complicated pieces. I’d love to win this book!
—Beth on October 16, 2014Sad to say I haven’t enrolled yet but after seeing these pretties I’ll have to start 😉
—Terry on October 16, 2014Now an EPP minor. I made all the blocks in the book and when I started I had never EPP before. Thanks Katja!
—Lorraine B on October 16, 2014Eep minor. Have done very little but have recently found Sue Daley who has sparked my interest. I love the modern quilts too,
The Book looks awesome and full of inspiration.
Mandy Uk
—Mandy Adams on October 16, 2014EPP Minor; I have a queen size hex quilt half done; all done using traditional methods. I’ve recently discovered the ladder stich. It looks much better than the whip stich, so I’ve switched to it (when I remember). I love EPP, it is very relaxing and portable, but traditional methods are slow. Looks like "The New Hexagon" offers newer and faster methods. I will be on the look out for it!
—Elizabeth Perryman on October 16, 2014Definitely EPP Minor. I took a little "kit" to try EPP on a cruise several years ago, but only made about 20 hexagons. Katja’s new book looks like it has lots of great ideas for making more interesting designs.
—Ginny on October 16, 2014I am a EPP Minor as have done a few small epp projects and enjoyed the process. I am however in the process of making 3 hex quilts with large hexes that I can sew on the machine. One is 5 inch and 2 are 9 inch hexes. Would love the new book "The New Hexogon" as it looks wonderful.
—Marilynn on October 16, 2014I love to EPP and am between Major and Minor. I have done several projects but not lately. I’d love the book to inspire me to begin again.
—nancy of IN on October 16, 2014My EPP skills haven’t reached their full potential yet for sure. I have always loved hexagons and would like to develop my skills and learn some new tips. This looks like a wonderful book and I would be happy to own it. What a beautiful quilt.
—Jan on October 16, 2014EPP minor! Book looks great!
—barbara on October 16, 2014I haven’t jumped into the hexes craze yet. A few years go I started one, but put it away for some reason, and never went back to it. Then they became the "rage". I think about getting the UFO out and finishing it, just haven’t done it yet.
—Janet T on October 16, 2014EPP minor, but I hope to win and get a EPP major
—Linda Groesmeyer on October 16, 2014EPP MINOR: I have never tried this technique. It looks beautiful and if I had a book on it, I would definitely try it.
—Maria Fortunato on October 16, 2014Very much an EPP minor, maybe a toe but I want. To get in the pool. thanks
—Mom C on October 16, 2014Wow! I haven’t tried English paper piecing yet, I’ve done machine paper piecing. Love the designs shown from the book, very creative and enticing!
—Denise Losczyk on October 16, 2014I would have to say "haven’t enrolled yet!" I have fellow quilters who do EEP and it looks so relaxing and beautiful along with being portable – the part I would like about it. Definately would need a book with ideas to get me going!
—Patty on October 16, 2014September was my month to teach a lesson at my quilt guild. We hadn’t had a lesson on EPP, so I chose that, even though it meant a lot of researching and learning beforehand. I now believe I love the process and this book would be a treasure for the new EPPer. Her blocks are beautiful.
—Roberta Johnson on October 16, 2014I have not enrolled yet. Since I have not done EPP or hexagons this looks like a great book to get me started. I think the quilts in the pictures are beautiful.
—Judy on October 16, 2014Definitely a major. I was doing them when they weren’t ‘cool’ ; )
—Carla on October 16, 2014I’m still EPP Minor. I’ve done a few EPP projects (glue stick all the way) but I certainly don’t qualify as an EPP Major just yet! I too love the portability and the precision of EPP. This looks like a fantastic book, thanks so much for the chance to win a copy. 🙂
—Jane S. on October 16, 2014Just beginning, so I have a lot to learn, EPP minor, the book looks so amazing,with awesome ideas. I’d love to win it.
—Marcia Freeman on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet, but certainly want to. This is definitely on my bucket list. This book would be the perfect kick starter.
—Shari Kersey on October 16, 2014I love handwork and I’d love to try the new blocks in this book.
—Joan Sawyer on October 16, 2014EPP minor. Love working on Hexies! Can’t wait to get this book. Win or buy!
—Kim on October 16, 2014EPP major – have completed a queen-sized quilt. Love the new take on an old technique.
—Sally on October 16, 2014This sure looks fun I am getting hooked on Hex’s also.
—Pauline on October 16, 2014I have never tired this skill, but read about it frequently. Looking forward to tackling it for a Christmas project..
—Brenda Mc on October 16, 2014I would rate my skills as minor. I have made the hexagons but not done a lot with them. This book looks like it has many possibilities.
—Barbara Reifsnider on October 16, 2014The book looks great. Just what a person needs to get started in paper piecing.
—Olga Castillo on October 16, 2014Definitely EPP MAJOR!! Been doing this for several years, and always on the lookout for a new project, so looking forward to the millefiori project!!
—judy on October 16, 2014I have been English paper piecing for years. It’s perfect to take along and work on when you get stuck waiting somewhere like the Dr.’s office.
—denise bromberg on October 16, 2014this new book looks fascinating and would love to try some of the designs!
I’m an EPP major and love it. I took a class almost 2 years ago and fell in love with it.
—Lynda Nunez on October 16, 2014EPP Major. But I’ve only winged it. With some "help!" messaging with a far away friend, I think I’ve done alright. I love the process but need more guidance and inspiration. I think Katja’s book might just be it!
—Md White on October 16, 2014Definitely still a EPP Minor!
—Jeanne Meddaugh on October 16, 2014I have never even considered EPP. Can’t get past the concept of paper making it easier to do the pieces. I love what the finished projects look like. Have always wanted to do a "Grandma’s Flower Garden, but was quite intimidated by the process. Perhaps it’s time to challenge myself.
—debbie lee on October 16, 2014I am an EPP minor minor! Tackled one years of ago the old fashioned way and it still has the paper inside (oops!). I love the design and I very excited to introduce Katja’s book to our guild. Thrilled to see a book with such expertise from British Columbia! Kudos Katja!
—Sandy on October 16, 2014I have been addicted to EPP for around two years now it’s oh so relaxing. I do about 2 hours every day before work as I get up far too early in the morning. I take it with me when I go to give blood or any other appointments where you are just sitting around waiting, long car journeys are another good one it passes the time so well. The bits you need are so small and light it will fit into my handbag or even my coat pocket. I have made a king size quilt with 2inch squares to make a scrappy nine patch and a hexe quilt to use as a throw over our 3 seated sofa. I have done coasters bookmarks and a few random ones just caus I’m addicted. Not machine quilted and I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to as this way is so good to do anytime any where. Guess I’m a minor if you look at some micro hexe quilts other talented people have made on Pinterest. Book looks good.
—Deborah harris on October 16, 2014Deborah xxx
I am a EPP minor and a EPP major want-a-be!! I just started EPP and have fallen in love with the relaxing technique. Getting ready to start my first big project. This book looks amazing! Thank you!
—Angelia L. on October 16, 2014I’m and EPP Minor, but love to do hand-stitching, so perhaps I will go back to this method.
—Gail G on October 16, 2014EPP vary minor- made a few and then decided to do a baby blocks by hand instead – Chickened out. Really impressed with the creative options shown. Especially like the solid bold colors in the table runner.
—lavonne hansen on October 16, 2014I’d say I was an inbetweener! Did quite a bit years ago. Want to get back into it & your book sounds like the way to do it!
—Carol on October 16, 2014I would say I’m a EPP minor. I love the projects in this book!
—Susan on October 16, 2014I’m a minor EPP person. Thanks for the great book giveaway!
—Nancy on October 16, 2014I began doing paper-piecing about a year ago – I’ve definitely improved, but would not say I am a Major yet!! This is the first book I’ve been avidly excited over in a while – wow!!! Such outstanding, colorful designs – love them!!!!
—Elizabeth Bolton on October 16, 2014I have been working on my first hexie EPP project for over a year. I would definitely consider myself an EPP minor.
—Julie in GA on October 16, 2014Thanks for the chance to win this great-looking book!
What a lot of great hexie patterns! I am definitely an EPP ‘expert’ (there is always more to learn:) and enjoy the design opportunities with hexagonal shapes.
🙂 Linda
—linda schiffer on October 16, 2014I always think my EPP hexagons are pretty clever until I see what this book has going! Wowzer! Guess that knocks me down from a major to an in-betweener! I hope I win!
—Corky on October 16, 2014OMG,lol I just love the new look of these hexies,they look so modern,fresh and bright!! They almost dance off the page!I would love to see your new book?Please enter me in your giveaway and I’ll keep my fingers crossed!! keep up the good work.
—susan Bass on October 16, 2014I’m an EPP-not … never have but LOVE the looks of these blocks. This book would definitely encourage me to start.
—Wendy on October 16, 2014I’m new to EPP but this book would change all that!
—Linda Fleming on October 16, 2014I can’t wait to make these wonderful blocks and projects.
Haven’t enrolled yet , but this is a major upcoming project for me ! love it !Thanks
—Janice Regier on October 16, 2014Minor EPP person. My cousin teaches EPP and is a real pro. I aspire to her greatness. gotta try this 🙂
—Vickie VanDyken on October 16, 2014I consider myself to be an EPP minor since I was "bitten" by the EPP bug this summer! I am currently working on my version of the Insanity Quilt since I found out about it on Facebook. Definitely fun and very portable.
—Vicki Sprain on October 16, 2014I haven’t make anything hexagon yet, but I love them. I really want to give them a try!
—rrjane011749 on October 16, 2014Not enrolled but ready to start…. I watched my grandmother sew hundreds and hundreds of hexies in every color of the rainbow when I was a child and I’m searching for the best starting off point… Will definitely look at this book.
—Debby on October 16, 2014I am a beginner EPP
—BJ Stultz on October 16, 2014EPP hexies are my take along handwork. I am using silk necktie fabric.
—Nann on October 16, 2014Definite minor in hexi world, but finding much inspiration to create.
—Julie Cruden on October 16, 2014Minor skills, but able to follow directions so I suppose I can learn this new skill.
—Marlene on October 16, 2014I’m a major at making 1″ hexagons. I have nearly 2,000 of them. I have no idea what I’m going to do with them now.
—Colette DeGroot on October 16, 2014I would say I am an EPP minor. I have done a few small projects but nothing very big. This book looks really good.
—Michelle F. on October 16, 2014I have quilted for years and done some hex patterns. HoweverhavenevertriedEPP.would live to learn how it is done. If it makes hexes easier to work with that would be great.
—Shirley Strait on October 16, 2014I’m a EPP minor. I have done small projects. I have a facination with hexagons! Thank you for the opportunity to win Katja’s book. It sounds like it has great tricks to add to my skill set.
—Robbin Golden on October 16, 2014Definitely not enrolled yet but am curious… the book would help 🙂
—Debbie D. on October 16, 2014I have been working on a long-term hexie medallion quilt, but it is all regular hexagons, so I would consider myself a hexie minor!
Thanks – the book looks awesome!
—Bari on October 16, 2014EPP minor. Have not had the chance to try English Paper Piecing. Sometime soon! And I love Katja’s Quilt Shoppe. So pleased to see that Katja’s book on Hexigons has been published.
—Diane on October 16, 2014I’d rate myself; haven’t enrolled yet. I’d like to try EPP.
—Nicole Sender on October 16, 2014I would definitely consider myself an EPP minor. I love the book and all the different exciting ways to make a hexagon.
—Nancy on October 16, 2014I’m not sure if I would be a EEP minor or EEP major. I have been working on a Grandmother’s Flower Garden Star off & on for over a year. I’ve been using the rubber stamp method, but I would love to try the EEP method. Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful book.
—Nancy Smith on October 16, 2014I love the EPP(English Paper Piecing), I have not tried the hexagon pattern yet. Still working on the grandma’s flower garden. And I love the mini’s. I have been looking at getting the mini hexies started.
—Barb Dunham on October 16, 2014I haven’t started pep yet, was given a few blocks when I did a shop hop and have looked into classes at my LQS. Would love this book to get me going.
—Beth Andrepont on October 16, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet but would love to start. The table runners and toppers are so beautiful. Hope l win..thanks.
—Anne on October 16, 2014Novice! I inherited over a thousand already precisely cut hexies from 30’s to 50’s fabric, and bought Fiskars shape cutter in the scrapbooking section for 1.5 inch hexies and have started EPP on a grandmother’s flower garden quilt. I have an antique hexie star top on my wall with the beautiful 6-pointed star points off the hexie centers and hexie spacers that inspires me. Love the kaleidoscope cutting Katja has done in the centers, I also have a 2 inch cutter that would be grand for cutting those forms!
thanks for sharing her talent!
—Sharon Schipper on October 16, 2014Sharon in Colorado
Really eager to learn this method for my quiet time outs!!!
—Jane Prestidge on October 16, 2014EPP minor and I’m new to quilting overall, but I’ve fallen in love with paper piecing! I just completed my very first quilt, all my own work from start to finish. I used to cut a zillion hexagons for my grandmother when I was small. I’d love to do these in memory of her❤️
—Susan on October 16, 2014I have done three table runners so I would say I’m EPP minor. I would love to win this book with such pretty designs! Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂
—Sheila Fernkopf on October 16, 2014I have wanted to do hexie for awhile. This may be the push I need.
—Susan Brooks on October 16, 2014I would rate myself EPP Minor. I have made one EPP quilt wall hanging and I have to say it is definitely one of my very favorites. Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful book.
—Sandra Strickland on October 16, 2014Thanks, Sandra in NC
Wow they look fabulous. Thank you for the opportunity to win your book
—Margareth on October 16, 2014I have not tried the EPP yet, but you book cover and other photos sure gives me the itch to try. Awesome blocks!
—D Lanette Powell on October 16, 2014I am definitely a beginner. The book will be a good motivator.
—Rivka Hamdani on October 16, 2014Not yet a major but this new book looks exciting and may help me become one.
—Annie Andrew on October 16, 2014I consider myself an EPP minor. I love paper piecing and have done so for many, many years but all my projects have been on the smaller size. I have not attempted a large bed quilt yet. The New Hexagon looks like an absolutely remarkable resource. I can’t wait to have my own copy. Thanks for sharing Katja. Thank you Martingale for offering a giveaway.
—Audrey on October 16, 2014Katja Marek’s "The New Hexagon" book shows many delightful designs and excites an EPP minor like me. Have just started "
I am definitely an EPP minor and would find Katja Marek’s book most helpful towards becoming a "major.
—Pamela Dorman on October 16, 2014I haven’t even enrolled yet!! I am fascinated by EPP. My guild leader has challenged us to try something new and it looks like something I should try.
—Susan Paxton on October 16, 2014Minor it is but love the design possibilities
—Cinzia on October 16, 2014I have not been doing that mutch epp, but I love it; more and more every Day.
—Lise Saur on October 16, 2014I am an EPP minor.
—DebrafromMD on October 16, 2014EPP has been on my "to do" list for some time, but I’ve never taken the plunge. All that basting! Kaja’s method should solve that issue. Portable projects are great, so this would be a new one to add to the repertoire.
—Mona on October 16, 2014it alll looks so wonderful different from what i am doing would love to have a lick at it thnaks for the chance to win
—debra on October 16, 2014So far I’ve stuck to the safe and easy,but I’m bored with it and so is my family. I might make a total mess but I want to try the hexagon, it is so beautiful. And if I don’t at least try it I’ll never know how much beauty I can create ( or not)
—Judy Nicholson on October 16, 2014Definitely EPP minor. I’ve just started playing with Hexies in the last couple months.
—Debbie on October 16, 2014I love seeing some new patterns for hexigons. Anxious to try them.
—Carol on October 16, 2014Would love to have a copy of Katja’s book as I have tried EPP and found it relaxing.
—Lorraine s on October 16, 2014Basic EPP skills here, I only ever make small items, and haven’t been game to try a whole quilt yet.
—Hilary on October 16, 2014After 4,000 EPP hexagons many years ago I have been sworn off them….BUT Katjas book looks fantastic and I think I’m now ready to have another go. So much creativity and so many possibilities.
—Margaret McIntosh on October 16, 2014I am a complete novice at EPP – never tried it. I have only seen it done at guild meetings from a distance. This book and the talk of glue basting makes me feel like giving it a go. I would love to receive a copy.
—Beth on October 16, 2014I love EPP and am currently in the middle of 3 different EPP projects.
—Diane on October 16, 2014I think I’m an EPP minor because I’m used to measuring, cutting and stitching. I would like to learn EPP, less time measuring and more time creating. I’ve been stitching hexagons in little quilts so I could spend time playing in colors.
—Becky McGinnis on October 16, 2014Have been exploring EPP Hexagons for a few months now and am amazed at the variety of designs available and the results from fussy cutting the shapes. Would love to win this e-book to explore as part of my journey
—Kerry Grose on October 16, 2014Have not tried EPP but am interested,
—Regina Harris on October 16, 2014Consider myself an EPP major but am always on the lookout for new inspirations. I find it so relaxing. As soon as I saw the book shown in your email I was really excited and I would love to have copy of this book.
—jan on October 16, 2014I haven’t tried EPP yet. I am not sure I could do all that hand work, but this book…WOW. This just might be the nudge that I need. These are fantastic!! It makes me really think I could do this and have something that looks really lovely.
—Sheila on October 16, 2014I thought I was an EPP major until I saw these fabulous new
—Pam L on October 16, 2014Styles! I would li I’ve to win and try them out .
Am so totally addicted & love fussy cutting to create beautiful designs. This book looks so beautiful, bright & happy. would love to create some of the samples.
—Narelle Lowcock on October 16, 2014I would like to try EPP, but have never had the ambition to try them….this book might just change all that.
—Judy S on October 16, 2014I think I’ll have to try this EPP!
—Gwendolyn Clark on October 16, 2014Well, so far I have sewn, by hand, about 800 1″ hexies and combined most of them into 35 separate little patches. So for creating hexies and making small patches I would have to say "major." However, soon I must start to combine the small patches into larger patches until they (theoretically) will form a bed-sized quilt and that step is still just a fantasy so for that I will have to say "minor."
—souixZea on October 16, 2014The book looks amazing, though, and if I were to get it I would have to make more hexie quilts.
I am a beginner, I’ve tried a few small projects but have not been sure enough of my skills to make a large quilt.
—Elaine on October 16, 2014I’m a confessed Hexaholic and have been EPP-ing for years 😀
—Kayt Deans on October 16, 2014It started out with a full size quilt of six-point stars and hexagons, which I enlarged to a king sized quilt. All my friends said I must be mad, so I named it Proof of Insanity! I’ve been working on 1/2″ hexagons for many years, as my ‘between projects’ project and fell in love with a 1/4″ king size quilt that I saw on Paper Pieces website – I’ve even got as far as buying a pack of papers for that one.
My children have started looking at places to send me for a ‘rest’, should I be worried?? ;D
I’ve been working on some hexagon flower blocks (a.k.a. Grandmother’s Flower Garden), but that is the only EPP that I have done. I guess I never thought about piecing inside the hexagon!
—Barb Johnson on October 16, 2014I have tried the hexagons but that is all. I have the paper pieces for the diamonds and another shape, not sure what it is called. Would love to win this book so I can learn more!
—Sandy A in St. Louis on October 16, 2014I am definitely an EPP minor since I have only done 1 paper-piecing project. I enjoyed it and would love to become more proficient at it. Thanks for the give-away. I would love to try the projects in it.
—julieInAlabama on October 16, 2014I haven’t tried EPP yet. Those are some beautiful blocks. Some barely look like a Hexie.
—Gretchen Riggs on October 16, 2014oh dear! I don’t think I qualify at all…..I haven’t done paper piecing for a while now. BUT that doesn’t mean I won’t do it! Whoever wins the book, enjoy and please put a pic up of your finished item….love seeing other peoples giftings.
—Shirl Hair on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet,but EPP is on my list to try! I’m thinking once I start, it won’t be easy to stop. Am I right? I love those beautiful hexies.
—Kathy E. on October 16, 2014Trying EPP is up next on my "to do" List. Hexies intrique me and I want to learn more.
—Connie Douty on October 16, 2014Watched a demonstration of English paper piecing at a quilt show in 2004 and new immediately that I wanted to try it. Working full time and still having family at home, it took me 9 years to complete my first quilt, which was king size. It proudly rests on our bed. Other members of our quilt group were also bitten by the same bug and so our patchwork group decided to have a English paper piecing exhibition in our local art gallery with about 10 quilts that were all pieced by hand. Our group only had about 16 active members at the time. I’ve started my next one and each time I go through my stash, I see possibilities in more fabrics. I’m not sure there are enough hours in my day or enough days left in my life. I just love them.
—Barbara on October 16, 2014I Love! Love! Love! hexie’s my skill level is EPP minor but working hard at improving this so a book like this would be great to bring me up a level or two.
Thank you hope to hear soon!!!!!
—Judy Ducrou on October 16, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet but I ADORE hexagon blocks and would love to play with absolutely ALL of those. So many variations of an originally simple shape!!
—Marilyn on October 16, 2014I haven’t tried EPP yet…but I have hand-pieced a Grandmother’s Flower Garden, and other diamond and curve blocks before!
—Rachell R on October 16, 2014I love hand-work…it is very relaxing and fun for me.
These are beautiful!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
not enrolled yet-but have a whole lot of pinterest ideas saved.
—Julie B on October 16, 2014I love EPP! So far I’ve only made flowers using the basic hexagon but this book looks like it offers so many variations and new shapes to work with. I’d love to win a copy.
—Jackie T on October 16, 2014I have been doing EPP for quit a few years. Teaching EPP in a few local quilt shops. I love it and find it very relaxing. I also have found a way to use the Hug’s and Kisses applique paper–pre cut hexie’s to make EPP a whole lot faster and easier.
—Mary Clark on October 16, 2014I have not enrolled yet. Looks interesting.
—Linda Christianson on October 16, 2014I have zero EPP skills, but would love to give it a go. Katja’s book looks beautiful and I think the hexagons she has designed are very clever. Thank you for giving us the chance to win!
—Karen on October 16, 2014I am definitely a beginner. Getting the book would put me on the right path.
—Wendy Ryan on October 16, 2014I have tried it a little with the basting.
It sounds a lot easier with pasting the fabric
to the template.
Pauette
—Paulette Doerhoff on October 16, 2014I have done some EPP and have found it quite addictive but in a very good way. I remain a novice but these designs intrique me.
—Sue Bialorucki on October 16, 2014EPP minor. Just started doing hexagons, but love doing it.
—Karen on October 16, 2014Definitely haven’t enrolled yet! I’ve been too intimidated.
—Marianne on October 16, 2014I would call myself a EPP minor, but these awesome blocks inspire me to want to become a EPP major.
—Claire G on October 16, 2014I have yet to enroll, but I want to do it soooo badly! They are gorgeous! Thanks for getting such good detail of the hexes- I am blown away!
—Veronika b on October 16, 2014I have been making some hexagons 1″, 1 1/4″ and 2 inches. I havent sewn any of them, together yet. I would love to win this book to learn more. I find that making hexies in front of the tv, is very relaxing, and especially a great way to use my scraps.
—Linda King on October 16, 2014I haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet but I think your book would inspire me to try it. Thanks for the chance to win it.
—Vicki Steckbeck on October 16, 2014I consider my self a minor. But have to say I did a large hexi grandmothers quilt years ago with all manner of fabrics from friend’s, my uniforms, scrapes. This before hexi became a household word. It was considered old fashioned. I did not use a solid background but butted them from dark to light colours All done by hand while travelling. would like to try more updated work
—Elsie Bulva on October 16, 2014I would be an EPP minor since I have not done many multi-shaped hexagons but I am sure willing to try after seeing the results! Thank you.
—Diana Waugh on October 16, 2014I am more than ready to try something new!!! I have never EPP, and this looks like a fun challenge.
—Linda Taylor on October 16, 2014Would love to try this new hexagon. Block
—Marlene Robins on October 16, 2014haven’t enrolled yet – but it’s on the list
—Kathy Luehrs on October 16, 2014EPP minor
—Shellie on October 16, 2014I’ve never tried EPP. Although it does look beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
—Debby E on October 16, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet – I’m pretty new to quilting.
—Karen Cohn on October 16, 2014I have not enrolled yet but would love to learn. The variety of the Hexies is amazing.
—Jill Meador on October 16, 2014Would love to win
What a spectacular explosion of color and design. You have my imagination going at 105 miles an hour. I can’t wait to get my hands on the book.
—Sandy S on October 16, 2014I made two hexagon flowers many, many years ago and that is all!
—Christine M on October 16, 2014I have done a few rows of Epp, would like to try more.My skills are just minor, right now.
—Jeanne on October 16, 2014I haven’t ever tried, so not enrolled; but would love to learn!
—Jinger on October 16, 2014Haven’t enrolled but would love to. I love the look of these!
—Cheryl on October 16, 2014EPP major Love these blocks
—Ellen on October 16, 2014EPP minor (or "Novice" or "Wanna Be")!!! Just barely dipped my toe in the water, but I am loving these hexagons! 🙂
—Grandma Joy on October 16, 2014My EPP skills are not started yet. But looking at this book, I really want to start soon. I hope I win.
—Just J on October 16, 2014Pretty blocks, so far e-p-p is not in my repertoire.. Really like the blocks!
—Karen on October 16, 2014I was converted to hexagons a few years ago & somehow even after making a quilt with about 6000 hexies in it, I still can’t stop.Nearly everything I sew has a hexagon in it.
—Nancye Aitken on October 16, 2014I’ve only down small projects with PP hexagons but I’m intrigued about using glue rather than stitching-it could save so much time! I really like that the author has identified and named hexagon blocks-how orginal!
—Rosemary on October 16, 2014EPP minor Help! Thanks.
—Janie on October 16, 2014I have tried some paper piecing not Hex’s thought, I need to know more.
—Elizajane on October 16, 2014Love EPP. Have done a couple hexie projects. Thanks for the chance at winning.
—Terry on October 16, 2014The book looks great.
I got to see Katja’s copy of her new book. What a tease! I wanted a copy of my own right then. I can hardly wait to get mine. Patience…Wait till you see a copy, you will want to dive right in and Hex all over the place. Good going Katja!
—Debbie on October 16, 2014I’m an EPP novice, but I would love to learn more with these lovely hexagon designs!
—Kathy on October 16, 2014I am an EPP novice. I have drafted my 1st design and will soon be starting that. Unless of course if I win this book, in which case I will be playing with these love hexies.
—Leslie on October 16, 2014EPP skills are moderate.
—Carol W on October 16, 2014I’m EPP minor. I’m working on a EPP bag right now. I’m planning on making a Grandmother’s Flower Garden memory quilt using my mother’s clothes as she passed away this year. I would love to win this book.
—M. in SD on October 16, 2014Would love to read more about this technique. I am working on a flower garden now but it won’t be my grandmothers
—Gladys Thompson on October 17, 2014I remember making a cover for my dolls cot using EPP – and that was over 40 years ago so I guess I’d be approaching any of these beautiful projects with some misgivings as a total novice. The designs are so beautiful I’d really love to give them a go.
—Karen on October 17, 2014Hmmm, I think I could be a major having EPP’d over 3000 hexies for the centre of a quilt, a few more shapes in another unfinished quilt and learned EPP several years ago, my most favourite way of doing patchwork. I still use cheap thread to baste the papers to the fabric as I tend to get in a bit of a mess using glue and I find it just as quick to do. Thanks for the chance to win.
—Ondrea on October 17, 2014I love EPP hexagons! I’ve made a table topper and have many more basted – the old way – and plan to pickup a glue stick to speed up my hexies. This new book looks spectacular and I’d love to wina copy.
—Betsy on October 17, 2014Thanks,
Betsy in the Seattle suburbs
I have done limited EPP, so my skills could use a refresher.
—elr on October 17, 2014This book looks like it would be a help.
My EPP skills are 0 because I haven’t enrolled yet.I definitely want to start. These hexagon designs are beautiful.
—Carla S on October 17, 2014I’m a EPP minor – have basted fabric onto hexagons (have quite a stack) but haven’t put anything together. The new book looks very interesting — beautiful blocks.
—Barbara Rogers on October 17, 2014I am an EPP minor. Started one project but have not yet finished. Saw the pattern in a magazine and not a lot of instructions. So would love to win the book.
—Pat D on October 17, 2014A hexagon major. Am doing a Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses quilt and am so enjoying the journey. Lucy Boston uses the "elongated hexie", but I am amazed at your blocks and would love to have your book. Your blocks are interesting. Your creative juices are flowing!!!!
—Mary R. Morris on October 17, 2014Minor for sure. I’ve only tried one EPP project and I didn’t finish it.
—Allison C on October 17, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet because I have just started quilting. Mostly, squares and rectangles and straight sewing. I am an avid crocheter and I think I can adapt some of the designs in the book to make some hexagon blocks for a blanket. Katja’s designs are so beautiful and interesting. Thank you for the giveaway.
—Virginia Bronner on October 17, 2014I’m addicted to EPP and wondering if I should find a 12 step program!! Just finished my first throw sized hexie. I’ve got Patchwork of the Crosses and Jessie’s Gems in progress. I’m collecting fabric for Starlette and an Edyta Sitar pattern. Love this look! A great way to use my stash and fabrics I couldn’t live without!
—Joyce R on October 17, 2014EPP minor – very minor, have tried it several times and love the look and portability but only completed a dishcloth sized doll quilt.
—Ginger on October 17, 2014I’m somewhere between EPP major and EPP minor. "The New Hexagon" book has me pretty excited! I’d LOVE to win it! OOOooo… the visions of hexies are dancing in my head!
—Annette Rose on October 17, 2014This is at the top of my list for "next new-to-me-thing to do" These are especially beautiful!
—Jeannie on October 17, 2014When I think of hexi’s I think of Y seams and that has always scared me away. Would love to win the book and learn how to make them adding triangles and diamonds.
—Kristine J on October 17, 2014The book looks great and I would love to win a copy. I have tried EPP through a group that is in my guild and I find it addicting! I love all the non-traditional hexagons!
—Marge Reeder on October 17, 2014I have made several items using hexagons and I really like the look and the end result! I don’t know what epp is, but I am willing to try.
—diane on October 17, 2014I have bought some paper piecing hexagons but have not used them yet.I would love to try them on the projects in this book. Great blocks.
—Kalen on October 17, 2014I would have to say minor as I have begun a project by beginning to make some EPP hexy’s, but I have yet to assemble them in to anything. I do have a table runner in mind though. I love all these ideas for blocks with them and would love to win this book to help with my design ideas.
—Joellyn P on October 17, 2014Thanks for the chance
EPP… not enrolled yet. I keep looking and saying I will try it.. then I get engrossed in another project and forget until I see supplies or another article and I am back to "I will try it"! I do enjoy paper piecing by machine though so maybe if I win the book I will travel the road!
—Tonie Peterson on October 17, 2014I have never tried EPP, but it is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks!
—Delaine on October 17, 2014I took a class some years ago and I really enjoyed EPP, but that was the only time i did it. Maybe it is time to give EPP another try because these block are beautiful. I like the idea of glue basting.
—Pam McPherson on October 17, 2014Never did English Paper Piecing. These hexagons look beautiful. Would love to learn how to make them.
—Dar on October 17, 2014I have dabbled with EPP but am still a novice. It is very relaxing & handy to grab and go with you anywhere so you can keep a project going even while you are away from home. Love the many different ideas in the New Hexagon book & what you can do with colors. Great job on the book – can’t wait to get a copy & start practicing my Hexies.
—Karen on October 17, 2014I’m a 1 on EPP but I am an intermediate with paper piecing and have played with hexagons with Christmas ornaments.
—Ocotilla on October 17, 2014Somewhere between minor and major – have done several quilts the old-fashioned way, but have also figured out how to elongate the edge hexies to blend into a straight border …. for when I just could not stand to piece any more to make the quilt bigger!
—Helen Haslam on October 17, 2014I have not done EPP yet – so I’m not enrolled. Would like to try – like the blocks/projects shown. Thanks for the chance to win the e-book
—Mildred Plaskett on October 17, 2014I consider myself a minor but could become a major going on for a doctorate if I am not careful! Hexies are very addictive and if I don’t force myself to take a break from them from time to time I probably wouldn’t do anything else, and there are so many things I have yet to try!
—Jennifer Faith on October 17, 2014I have attended a short class on EPP but have not made anything as yet–your designs are beautiful!
—Barb Kaup on October 17, 2014I love EPP and will make a block just to try it out, even though I don’t have a plan for it. I have a box full of EPP trials and may someday make an actual quilt with them. They of course are not all Hexies, but I do love to make them. They are a mindless tasks that can be done waiting for an appointment or listening to the tv. I even made some while in the hospital for 6 days, just to keep my hands busy. I guess I am a minor though because I never make anything with the blocks. LOL. I have never tried any of the teenie tiny ones. I usually make 2″.
—CindyM on October 17, 2014I would classify myself as a minor. But, it is about time that I take myself to the next level. Looks like this book would take me there.
—Donna W on October 17, 2014I learned EPP years ago but never did much with the knowledge so I guess I am an EPP minor! This book looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
—Kristi on October 17, 2014k(dot)castanette(at)Hotmail(dot)com
I have not enrolled yet , but looks awesome and fun to learn
—John Hutchens on October 17, 2014cooladam1 at live dot com
I am a EPP minor. I have enjoyed what I have done which is working with the simple hexagon shape, but I am ready to take it to the next level!
—Nancy Angerer on October 17, 2014I am a new quilter and loving it. I have never tried EPP, but really looking forward to learning this new method.
—Hayley on October 17, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet, but my husband has been pushing me into getting started. This is his favorite pattern. So I guess I’ll put my big girl panties on and give it a go. You make it look easy and what beautiful fabrics you use.
—Missy on October 17, 2014I love EPP and have a take-a-long project with me at all times. This new book looks really interesting and love the various blocks.
—Ruth on October 17, 2014I would be a beginner totally but her book is inspirational enough to make me try!
—Pamela Reim on October 17, 2014I love the blocks. They are so beautiful. I have played with EPP but not done anything seriously. There are tons of scraps in my stash that would look so good in some of Katja’s blocks. I would love to try some of the projects.
—Jeannette Bessler on October 17, 2014I’m a real newbie at EPP, having only done a couple of sampler blocks with hexies in them.
—Laura B on October 17, 2014OMG we just had a lecture on hexagons at our guild meeting last night and I just fell in love with them. So versatile!!!!
—Allison on October 17, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet. This inspires me to do so.
—Ann Christman on October 17, 2014I’ve never tried paper piecing before – or hexagons for that matter – but this book has actually caught my eye and is inspiring me to give them both a go. Searching through my stash for fabric . . .
—Sandy Robinson on October 17, 2014EPP Minor but willing to upgrade. I love EPP because I can do it everywhere so I always have at least a part of the project with me.
—Marion Werner on October 17, 2014I am busy finishing my "gardenquilt" within this week and already looking for the next handpiecing project. I love the ideas in your book – with and without fussy cutting – I will definitely give it a try.
I’ve made just three quilts, and two of them were EPP. I like the precision. Just started to hand piece and love it! Looking forward to using paper for portable piecing. These blocks are so fabulous and creative.
—Fran Gardner on October 17, 2014I would say that I am a beginner. The blocks are gorgeous!
—Vivian on October 17, 2014I have been hand sewing plain hexagons with English Paper piecing, but would really like to do these complicated looking ones! Dont count myself as terribly skilled, but I have done one small baby quilt and am working on a large one as a take-along project for the hot days of summer when it’s too hot to hand quilt a full size quilt.I just put some scraps and some hexagons in a baggie with needle, thread, and scissors, and take it everywhere. Been working on one for 2 summers now….
—Madeline on October 17, 2014I’m not enrolled so my skills would have to be less than minor but it looks like fun. Thanks for the giveaway.
—Janise crumpler on October 17, 2014I just took an hour workshop on beginning EPP at our local quilt show and I am hooked but I didn’t learn the glue method – sounds interesting.
—Daisy Rae on October 17, 2014I haven’t tried EPP but these blocks look really intriguing and I am eager to try some of them.
—Glenna on October 17, 2014I am a total beginner! My friend is an experienced Eppiecer and has been wanting to help me learn.
—Cathy Slabaugh on October 17, 2014We would certainly enjoy going through this book together!
I love the colors and creativity!
I have started EPP a while back, I’m working on a quilt with hexies. I just love the shape. Can’t wait to order you book
—Connie Rodriguez on October 17, 2014I haven’t tried EPP yet but am thinking about it.
—teri c on October 17, 2014I’d say I’m still at minor, since I only started EPP this past May. I saw a Twisted Hexagon" pattern made of 30’s reproduction fabrics on Pinterest that I just had to make for myself–in queen-size! I use a disappearing purple gluestick to attach all my paper pieces to fabric. Needless to say, I’m still working on this quilt!
—Elena on October 17, 2014I have done a bit of EPP — but nothing to compare with the
—Dorothy M on October 17, 2014interesting and lovely patterns shown in the book. I need to
get busy and this new book will provide the inspiration.
Not only haven’t I enrolled yet, I didn’t know anything about it! These blocks look like a lot of fun!
—Elizabeth Tallau on October 17, 2014Hi I am a new paper piecer, and have only done the basic hex. I have not done any other quilting as paper piecing is the only type that apeals This book is so inspiring, I will put it on my wish list
—Kaye on October 17, 2014I’m still a minor have just learned the EPP do enjoy it and would like to do more of it the book looks great.
—Kathy on October 17, 2014Absolutely love these hexies!!
—barb on October 17, 2014Sounds like a lot of fun ideas. I have taught or used others’ suggestions as to ways of making easy EEP projects, started a Hexie Bee at our local guild and have several projects going, I feel like I am close to a major level. Don’t hesitate to give it a try if you haven’t started yet. Kathy in Colo
—kathy pfaltzgraff on October 17, 2014I am a barely EPP minor.
—carol on October 17, 2014Love, love, love these quilts. I have done a little paper piecing but not sure if that is the same as English Paper Piecing. I love to do it but have not done in in several years. I also recently bought a hexagon plexiglass pattern that I am hoping to try out as a hexagon quilt…or I spy quilt. I would dearly love to get this book as it would certainly give me a jump start with ideas and motivate me to use up my stash.
—sharon on October 17, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet, but those blocks are beautiful! I would love to make some of them. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
—Kathy C on October 17, 2014I would say I am a minor when it comes to EPP. Thanks for the great giveaway.
—Renea on October 17, 2014Definitely not enrolled, know zero about paper piecing, but love hexagons, and need to figure out how to set embroidered hexagon block I made in the hoop. Looking forward to learning more!!
—Sue Cleek on October 17, 2014I love doing English Paper Piecing as it is very Portable.
—Bridget Fletcher on October 17, 2014You can take it anywhere
Looking forward to the quilt along in January.
—nancy of IN on October 17, 2014I would be an EPP Minor. I did some when I first started quilting about 5 years ago. Love the book. I’m ready to take the next step.
—Linda on October 17, 2014Definitely still a "minor"; someplace I have a pkg of little hexies started, and a pkg of precuts, but nothing to show for it–it’s still on my quilt bucket list. Thanks for great pictures to inspire.
—Carol on October 17, 2014Cheers
Carol
I think I’m an EPP Major, for sure, fully addicted! 😉 love the book, would love to win a copy, Thankyou x
—Kelly Higgins on October 18, 2014I did a flowergardenquilt. But otherwise I am new to EEP. Looks like a great book!
—Martina on October 18, 2014Hexagons are so addictive, I have a couple of EPP projects on the go, so I would say I am a EPP major…I love the versatility of these little " mexi-gons" as my daughter calls them….the book would take me to the next step.
—Helen Merrick on October 18, 2014I would say that I am an EPP minor since I have basted hexagons, stitched them together but have not put them into a quilt yet.
—Carol Kussart on October 18, 2014I am new to EEP, but it would like to try it.
—sonia afanador on October 18, 2014Definitely a minor. Would love your book!
—Sharon on October 18, 2014Well, I am an absolute Newby to EPP, having only attempted to sew two paper pieces. It was enough to get me obsessed with the idea of the hand work and relaxation of the process. I have been dreaming about making a Hexagon Quilt for a while. After reading the description of your book, I am super excited to sigh up for your block of the month in January! Wishing you great success with your new book! Pick me!
—Jackson Watkins on October 18, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet…but since I’m always looking for something new to learn to keep my brain from aging, this could be the next skill on my list. What beautiful results using this method! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
—Rose Douglas on October 18, 2014not enrolled yet, look like fun and very portable.
—martha lane on October 18, 2014I love hexies so portable can take them anywhere, want one
—Hilda Krebs on October 18, 2014My EPP skills are definitely minor! I really need more improvement in that area! Thanks for having a giveaway!
—April L. on October 18, 2014Hexies are fun to do. This reminds me of the kaleidoscope we looked through as a kid. Great project to take places.
—Debbie Garrison on October 18, 2014Instead of an EPP major or minor I would say I’m an intermediate beginner. Sure would love to win Katja’s new book!
—Rhonda Davis on October 18, 2014Wow Katcha! You are amazing and soo talented . Ive been keeping up with all your hexies when you had the classes every week in your store. Roxy kept me updated and still does with all the clasess and show and tells . You have the the most wonderful store , and so many new things to offer your quilting girls. Just wished i lived closer…..
—linda on October 18, 2014Im so excited that ive actually met you and now i came across your article and published book on Martinggale.
Im vert beginner in EPP but so love the hand stitching, one of my most favourite things to do is hand stitch. Of course i would love to win your new book and put it to use . I think you have the most comments I have ever seen on this sight. Im sure your hexi book will be ever so popular .
What you’ve done with "hexies" is just so beautiful, I want to try to make some. I have been looking for something to carry with me and making "hexies" fits the bill perfectl
—Margie on October 18, 201440 yrs ago I hand pieced a grandmother flower garden without using EPP as my very first quilt top, but used wrong fabric, cutting wasn’t precise and I never finished it, it was a little too wonky. Fast forward to today and things have progressed! I would love Katya’s book to see how I should have done it.
—Lydia on October 18, 2014EPP minor. But with the exciting blocks presented in this book, I’d look forward to joining the majors!
—Pearl on October 18, 2014EPP minimalist ~ I made one Grandmother’s Flower Garden with unimpressive hand sewing 31 years ago for a sampler quilt, and I then thought I’d never attempt another hexagon pattern. But the lovely blocks from this book are making me reconsider, and I desire to learn more about EPP techniques because project portability interests me.
—Marty on October 18, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet…always thought paper piecing looked challenging and time-consuming. But I do like hexagons and Katja’s beautiful hexie designs are an inspiration to learn.
—Florence on October 18, 2014EPP minor. I took a class several years ago when we were living in TN. But, I never really followed through and finished. I enjoyed the class though.
—Deb Kienow on October 18, 2014This book looks like so much fun. I started EPP this year and I am HOOKED! I am working on several items at this time and some should be finished in time for Christmas giving.
—Donna Olson on October 18, 2014EPP is my traveling project. I’m always ready for any delays. So when I was stuck in freeway traffic due to a really serious accident, I smiled at my 14 year old daughter announcing "think I’ll sew". Grabbed the zip lock,carefully removed hexie papers, fabric, thread, but NO needle! I couldn’t believe it, so the frantic search of the car began and the needle was still missing! Being determined, I dumped my purse. I had to have a needle in there, but even shaking my purse out the window hoping to see a needle tumble out with the crumbs, still no needle. Now I want to EPP more than ever and could not convice my now 14 yr old hiding on the floor out of embarrassment, that she should help me out and we would do a scavenger hunt, car to car, and the first to get a needle from someone would win. About to exit the driver’s seat, I glance in my mirror. The lady behind me was shaking her purse out the driver’s window. Either I started a trend of purse cleaning or she, too, was looking for a needle, but she didn’t look desperate. And wouldn’t you know it, that was exactly when the traffic started to move. All that time wasn’t wasted I guess. My purse did get cleaned out and all the trash in the car stuffed in a plastic bag we discovered! So, I’ll just put myself as an EPP junkie! Maybe with a book of new ideas I could always entertain myself reading from it – outloud, of course – next time traffic gives us all time to clean our purses. Maybe I’ll sit on top of the car and read to those close by because maybe their purses don’t need cleaned out and they can’t find a needle. As for my daughter, have fun on the floor!
—Paula Hedges on October 18, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet! 🙂
—Sarah on October 18, 2014EPP minor! But I love it! The book looks awesome and it is sold out on Amazon!!
—Mary on October 19, 2014Because my hand shake, I’ve mutilated many paper pieces and I use Mylar templates instead. http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com These plastic templates of many shapes and sizes can be used over and over again and while my truck driving husband drove or I was hospitalized I created two "I SPY" quilts using hexagon shapes. During my husband’s layovers, he created a Grandmother’s Flower Garden hexagon quilt.
The book listed above and my Mylar templates, I see, hold more great creations for me.
FOR Paula Hedges….buy yourself the ziplock double compartment 3 ring pencil holders that attaches to notebooks, and add in all your needed supplies for EPP, including extra needles. I did and love that little traveling kit.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on October 19, 2014I was fortunate to inherit several hexie quilts a few years ago and I have finally been bit by the EPP bug! This book looks fabulous and plan on purchasing if I don’t win it! Thanks
—Deborah on October 19, 2014I am an Epp major for sure!!! I recently finished a 4000+ piece 1″ hexagons quilt and when my teenaged son saw it, he requested one for himself! So now I am about halfway through piecing his. They are both all scrappy.
—Jacqueline VH on October 19, 2014Thanks so much for the giveaway,
Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows
My EPP skill are probably average. I used some EPP blocks in a Downton Abbey quilt that I have pieced and have a small box of random size hexagons that I take with me when I need some handwork. Love all the great Hex blocks that Katja has designed. Would love to be the winner of her book!
—Jane on October 19, 2014Just starting but love it!
—Stacee on October 19, 2014I’m an EPP major- totally addicted, with several projects in various stages of completion
—Denise on October 19, 2014I’m an EPP wanna be. Actually I have tried my hand at EPP’s but look forward to strengthing my skills. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book.
—Betty Spence on October 19, 2014proud of you my friend!
—Cheryl on October 19, 2014I have made a few paper pieced items and love the look of them. Katja’s designs are inspiring, so would love to have her book.
—Delberta on October 19, 2014Definitely a EPP want to enroll type of person. After seeing the possibilities, I have some fabric (I think) that would be perfect!
—Kathryn on October 19, 2014This was a lot of fun! The great thing is you can take it with you, where ever you go!
—Linda Blackstock on October 19, 2014I’ve never tried it before! To be quite honest, it looked too difficult but I’m lovin’ the blocks in the book so I’m just going to have to try! Thanks for the giveaway.
—Sherrye on October 20, 2014I have had a glimpse of the book and can hardly wait until the signing on Nov. 1. That’s when I’m picking mine up!
—Edith on October 20, 2014Congratulations to Katja!
I have made a few and now I’m addicted to hexies. Katja’s book looks amazing!
—Linda Lee on October 20, 2014EPP non existent! but i have won an EPP pack from a previous giveaway so i am waiting for it to arrive so i can have a go. i’m not a fan of hexies but love the blocks in the book they are so different! makes me rethink the whole hexie thing…..
—Suzanne Keal on October 20, 2014Great book!
—Pat Miller on October 20, 2014I think I’m halfway between EPP minor and major. I know how to do it, but don’t do it enough! This book looks fantastic; it’s a great inspiration to get back into some stitching. I’m definitely going to sign up for the QAL in January.
—Mary on October 21, 2014Well done, Katja. I look forward to seeing what you do next :o)
I have not tried it yet. It does look sort of relaxing.
—Cindy Schultz on October 21, 2014Love EPP, but probably haven’t done enough yet to be a Major (would that make me a Majorette?):)
—Kathy on October 21, 2014I am a newbie English paper piecer, but I love handwork, so I’m betting I will enjoy this technique as well. The designs in the book are just wonderful. Can’t wait to give it a try.
—Janice on October 21, 2014I’ve done some English Paper Piecing but this book really makes me want to do more.
—Sharon Decker on October 21, 2014somewhere between a minor and a major. Book looks really interesting with such a different twist on hexagons.
—Debbie Fick on October 21, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet…maybe I should!
—Deb on October 22, 2014I am neer at quilting and would really like to learn how to make these….. I love it they are so fun looking
—Sonja mclane on October 22, 2014I have been English paper piecing my hex’s. Would love to do them different or with some of these patterns.
—Sharon on October 22, 2014Haven’t enrolled yet.
—Carmen N on October 22, 2014I love EPP for my take along projects, but haven’t delved into all the variations yet.
—Lynn Miller on October 22, 2014I have been looking for something different and new to me to try. This looks perfect. I love learning new techniques. This book is going on the Christmas wish list.
—Susan Davies on October 22, 2014I haven’t enrolled yet….
—Joni Gaincola on October 22, 2014EPP is a method of piecing I have not dabble in yet, except for following a tutorial that does not even use paper, because many years ago the indigent did not have the money for such luxuries. I would love a copy of the book so I too can learn this new method. I always carry a project with me and so many of my friends have done the EPP while traveling.
—Janette Velardi on October 22, 2014