Her inspiration mosaic had a lot of brightly-colored hexagons laid out in interesting combinations, so I decided it was time for me to do some hexies. The layout for my hexies was inspired by the colors in the hexagons themselves. I really enjoyed playing around with the different colors and seeing which ones looked good together. I'm quite happy with how it came out, and I hope my secret partner loves it.
On the reverse side I played around with the quilting a bit. Another thing I noticed about my secret partner's inspiration mosaic was that all the things she had pictured had some fun geometric-looking quilting, so I did my take on "geometric quilting" while trying to make sure it didn't get too busy.
In addition to the tote, we were allowed to go crazy and make whatever kind of key fob we wanted for our partners. I stuck with the hexie theme and made my partner a reversible hexie keyfob with lobster clasp. Each side of the fob is made out of 6 half-inch hexies, and each side has a rainbow of colors.
I also added one of my new tags I had made recently to the bag. Now my partner will never be able to forget who she got the tote from.
Lucky partner - I love everything, especially those tiny hexies on the keychain!! The quilting is very effective. Nice job!
ReplyDeletelove that detail! But everything about it is cute! Good job!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful bag!!! Love hexies!
ReplyDeleteYour tote is gorgeous and your work on that teeny, tiny key fob is incredible. Your partner must be so excited!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Your partner is very lucky.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this!!! Thanks so much for linking up to Made With Love!!! I can't wait to learn hexies!
ReplyDeleteLove the tote and the key fob is the best!
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Wow, Stephanie! What a great tote. I love that key fob! Your partner will love it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool tote, absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteVery lucky partner. That tote is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. Been meaning to try some hexies myself. Good inspiration! I especially love your quilting on the back - it just makes it perfect!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeletethis one is lovely! I love the rainbow colors!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! That key fob is to die for, it must have taken you ages and a lot of patience to make it that tiny!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I REALLY like the tote!
ReplyDeletelove LOVE love that bag! What a fabulous design, I always think of little bee hives! I really like the way you've sewn around the applique, it looks great. Found you via manic monday link up. :)
ReplyDeleteAll those hexagons a great. Love the tote, you partner is so very lucky!
ReplyDeletethat is super cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous tote bag - love all of your colourful hexies!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it. I covet. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, and the fob is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI just love this bag...
ReplyDeleteThe cute hexies are super cool. The bag overall is awesome...your partner is super lucky to get this.
Ridiculous!!!!! LOVE LOVE this! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! I wish I was your partner! Caught it on Quilt Story!
ReplyDeleteIt`s gorgeaous with that lovely hexies!!
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