Deborahlees

Has any one here bought and used these templates....They are made of mylar, that is supposed to be heat resistant, so you can iron over them and then they have a hole in the middle for easy removal and reuse.....They were used in a resent Fons and Porter show....found the website, but $15.00 per package....Is there value there, or should I just make my own. Have pattern for a very pretty apring table runner.....

sewwhat85

How do you make your own

Deborahlees

I would buy a sheet of 'no-melt' template mylar from Joann and cut with an exacto knife and punch a hole in center with a hole punch... Mylar sheets are 8-1/2 x 11" (some bigger) and with some carefull planning could get quite a few out of one sheet....you just use them to iron the hexagon around to 'shape' them before sewing...

nativetexan

do you mean this site
http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com/
she also has the circle magic template if you need it, for reversible circle quilts or poinsettia table runners
http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com/acrylic.html

Deborahlees

yes, yes, this is the place, question is have you used them and are they worth the money ????

nativetexan

well i bought some hexagon ones but haven't used them. to me, they would be worth it. i'd hate to have to make many of them.

tellabella

I use copier paper...make my own...free

ckcowl

ive used many of them- i also have hex's in card stock- the mylar ones hold up longer- but they are on the expensive side-
and you still have to be careful ironing over them- yes they are (heat resistant) but they will melt if a hot iron is actually placed right on them- you can press your fabric around the edges of them safely-
the card stock ones you get 100 or more for the same amount (from PaperPieces.com) they work as well -but after awhile the corners loose their crispness- and they do wear out-
so it is a choice to make- i have both- and use both pretty much equally- the mylar stays crisp- does not bend out of shape when you are taking them out