Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Black Tie Boogie Blog Hop

I'm happy to be participating in another fun blog hop! Thanks to Vickie and Madame Samm for all their work to organize this one.

So the theme is roosters, hens, chicks, or turkeys and I chose hens/chickens for mine. I've had this design in my brain for a long time, and was happy to have an occasion to bring it to life. It's another table runner that features hexagons as the main shape (like my Patriotic Sheep, Pumpkins on the Vine, and Flaky Snowmen runners).

A hexagon chicken? Yup, it's possible...

 
Her head and body are both hexagons.
 
And her head is tilted because she's asking the age-old question...
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
 
I don't have an answer for her, do you? In any case, her friends are pondering the question as well. Here they are in the finished 12" x 26" WoolFelt table runner, appropriately named "Which Came First?"
 
 
This pattern will be available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops soon. I hope you like my project!
 
I'll respond to all comments provided you're not a No Reply Blogger. If you are, leave me an email address!

Be sure to visit the other talented folks on today's list (just updated)!
 

 November 19
Posted by Elizabeth Coughlin at 12:01 AM

78 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 19, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Ah, the age old questions - egg or chick! They are so cute.

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  2. BrandyNovember 19, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Your runner is super creative, not just with the wool but the actual thinking that goes along with the theme. Thank you for sharing Elizabeth!
    ~Brandy

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  3. AmyNovember 19, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    They are super cute and it looks like they might be doing the black tie boogie! Very beautiful work!

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  4. VickieNovember 19, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    I do like your project Elizabeth ! Who would have thought a hexagon could make such a cute chicken. Very creative !

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  5. Britt-IngerNovember 19, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    You have been very creative made the chickens out of hexagons. And they are so cute. Thanks for sharing

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  6. Judy BNovember 19, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Love your table runner! Thank you for sharing and I am looking forward to the pattern.

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  7. Jodi - usairdollNovember 19, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    How clever! Love that you used hexagons. Darling tablerunner, Thanks for sharing, great job!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Good idea with the hexagons, brings me a lot of ideas in mind! Wonderful table topper, and still, the question will always be unanswered, I think, smile....

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  9. ShariNovember 19, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    LOVE it! Especially the tilted head. Super Cute!

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  10. charlotteNovember 19, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    How cute! I love the heads cocked to the side. What a cute topper.

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  11. DonnaNovember 19, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Looks like a lively singing trio! Your runner is adorable.

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  12. DebbyNovember 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Wow! And here I thought I knew all about hexagons. You have created a new use for them and it is WONDERFUL! You always share beautiful work and the little table runner with those dancing chickens makes me smile. Thanks for sharing today!

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  13. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 19, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Oh Elizabeth!!! This is just the cutest piece!

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  14. SuzeNovember 19, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    The table runner is cute, cute, cute. I love the hexie chickens. Hexies are so popular now and personally, I think they are timeless. It looks like adorable hearts for their combs. I love the eggs in the corners of the runner, too. Thanks for participating another adorable table runner.

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  15. SparkyNovember 19, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    absolutely fowl creation in the nicest softest way…love your runner my sweet….your pieces are always creative

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  16. ThearicaNovember 19, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    This is too stinking cute! hexies all the way!

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  17. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 19, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I would never have thought of using hexagons but they're perfect for this project! I wish I knew the answer to that question - something profound or wise - but I know the answer to this question....it's darling! blessings, marlene

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  18. Jane's QuiltingNovember 19, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Oh what a question it is... I seen a cartoon of the chicken and egg fighting as to who was first. I like your topper and the the hexie chicken...great idea.

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  19. Joyce CarterNovember 19, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Wow! A hexagon chicken-now who would have thunk it? It is a very cute runner and would be so adorable in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. GillNovember 19, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I love your runner - what a great use of hexagons!
    thanks for sharing!

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  21. DeAnna November 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I love your hexi chicken idea. The table runner is really really cute.

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  22. CalicojoanNovember 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Way too cute! :-)

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  23. Carol SwiftNovember 19, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love that runner and hopefully the chicken with the tilted head will figure out that age-old question. Too cute!

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  24. ElizabethNovember 19, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Great pattern for hexie chicks!

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  25. LittleHouseontheDairyNovember 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Very cute!

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  26. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioNovember 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Elizabeth that's so cute!!!

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  27. LisaNovember 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Cluck cluck that is so pretty!

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  28. CreateologyNovember 19, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Your hexagon chicken is very cute. I love her personality. Thanks for hopping Black Tie Boogie. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  29. Kathy HNovember 19, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a cute little quilt. ANd something else to make from hexies. Perfect!

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  30. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleNovember 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Always love to see what you have come up with! Great chickens! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. MarcyNovember 19, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Very, very clever. Great use of hexies for sure.

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  32. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistNovember 19, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a neat idea! Lovely job

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  33. LoriNovember 19, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    this is s adorable if my mom was still alive I would so make this for her she was all about chickens

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  34. Quilting TangentNovember 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Cute Chickens. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  35. Celtic ThistleNovember 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Great use of hexagons, I never would have thought of it for a chicken :)

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  36. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    This is really cute. I believe the chicken came before the egg (God made it).. How else are you going to get an egg.

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  37. CindyNovember 19, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    SEW CUTE! I don't care which came first, they're both delicious!

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  38. gpcNovember 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Those are really adorable -- love your chickens! I'm pretty sure the chicken came first . . . . errr, or maybe not.

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  39. DebraKay NeimanNovember 19, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Hexie Chicks - Looks great. Thanks for sharing. Boogie On. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  40. ShawnaNovember 19, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Cute runner! Love your chickens with attitude, nice job! Thanks for being part of the hop.

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. SandyNovember 19, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    So darn cute!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  42. CarlaNovember 19, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Can't beat a chicken out of hexies. Very sweet.

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  43. Baa. xxxNovember 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Your chickens are very pretty - it's amazing you can make them out of hexis - think they will be pondering that question for a long time.

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  44. tink's momNovember 19, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    You have a very creative mind. Who would have thought you could get this cute a chicken from a hexie. Great job.

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  45. MoeWestNovember 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Hehehe! What a cute design! Your hexie chickens are very clever.

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  46. LJNovember 19, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Cute, cute to use the hexies for your chickens. Very cute; I liked that you cocked her head.

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  47. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Adorable table runner and I love using beautiful wool felts on quilty projects!

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  48. Quilt n QueenNovember 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Who would have thought you could make a hexie chicken...yours are just the cutest. Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching! Pauline

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  49. Lorna McMahonNovember 19, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    That table runner is egg-ceptionally cute! Awwww... those silly chickens! Great job, Elizabeth!

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  50. quiltin cntrygrlNovember 19, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Adorable! I am going to share your blog with a group of gals that love to hexi!

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  51. LorY AymondNovember 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    I'm just learning to work with hexes and your design definitely shows that there is more to them then flowers! Love the chicks they are adorable!

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  52. evelynNovember 19, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Hexies rule! Lovely table runner.

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  53. JanaramaNovember 19, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Awesome hexie chick table runner. Very creative.

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  54. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Very adorable, Elizabeth! Where do you find wool felt?
    ~Lynda

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    1. Elizabeth CoughlinNovember 20, 2013 at 6:58 AM


      I buy wool felt online from several sources:

      http://www.joggles.com/

      http://commonwealthfelt.com/

      http://www.prairiepointjunction.com/woolfeltcentral.html

      Hope that helps!

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  55. RobinNovember 19, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    Hahahaha, that's so cute!! They look like dancing chickens!

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  56. MichelleNovember 20, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    A hexagon chicken, that's clever. Very cute!

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  57. Rhonda D.November 20, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    I absolutely love your table runner!!!!!! This is one I want to make!!!!!

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  58. KristyNovember 20, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Very clever! Love the chickens. Cute table runner. Thanks for sharing. K-

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  59. DeonnNovember 20, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Oh, haha, I love the hexie chicks! Very clever use of such a versatile block. They've really got personality!

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  60. Purl ButtonsNovember 20, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Hexi chickens! Wonderful idea! Pastel shades for spring...oh, no. I hear a new quilt in my head.

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  61. Just Quilt ItNovember 20, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Cute, cute table runner! I love your chickens!

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  62. Kristen KingNovember 20, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Love, love, love how you used hexagons again! :)

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  63. legato1958November 20, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Sew clever with the hexagons!! Love it!!
    susie

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  64. Dawn FrischNovember 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    How unique to make the chickens into hexies! Love the table runner too!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

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  65. sandraNovember 20, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Very adorable Elizabeth, thanks for sharing. Sandra

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  66. LisaNovember 20, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Such a wonderful project, I cannot wait for the pattern!

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  67. AudreyNovember 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Who would have thought...a hexie chicken. Love all three. Using wool felt this must have been a real pleasure to stitch.

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  68. AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Perfect hexie chickies!

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  69. ShannaNovember 21, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    What an Egg-citing project! You have really outdone yourself with the use of Hexies in there as well!

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  70. JulieNovember 22, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Really clever design! You have egg-cellent talent!

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  71. MargaretNovember 23, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I have to say I really love your chickens.

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  72. sew.darn.quiltNovember 25, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Marvelous :)

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  73. LeahNovember 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Cute table runner!

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  74. Laura S ReadingNovember 27, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Cute, fun and I bet a real conversation starter!
    Thank you for sharing and making us smile.

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  75. newsurfiegirlNovember 27, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    He,he how cute is that?? I love it!

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  76. SimoneNovember 27, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    HaHa - that is so cute. Hexi heads - works well!!! And of course the chicken came first. In Genesis it tells of how God created the animals and the birds. The eggs came later after the rooster was created. Thanks for sharing and have a joy filled holiday season!

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  77. Linda CNovember 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I am so incredibly late getting around for this hop---on deadline, 3 must get done soon items---but now that I am on the binding I hope to check in on all of you! I love these hexagon chickens! Another home run, Elizabeth!

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