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    Old 11-07-2010, 05:25 PM
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    I "cheated" and used Marci Baker's strip-piecing method because I'd rather machine piece than hand piece. Only another quilter would notice that it doesn't have "true" hexagons. I found the instructions years ago at alicias-attic.com
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    Old 11-07-2010, 05:48 PM
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    Becca, your quilt is beautiful. I have used green "paths" on mine, and think I prefer the white. Light and airy looking. How nice you have your aunt's top to quilt. I bet it is all hand pieced too. Wonderful treasure for sure
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    Old 11-07-2010, 07:55 PM
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    Light bulb moment here! I bet a person could cut your freezer paper to printer paper size ( I have done this for other quilting purposes ), and print it directly on your freezer paper. this would save lots of time and be very accurate. I know when I have cut freezer paper to size I use my rotory cutter and rulers so my paper is perfectly sized to fit in my printer- works great.
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    Old 11-08-2010, 05:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by LindaR
    I used the plastic templates....come about 50 in a bag at LQS...mine were 1 1/4" and you stitched fabric around them and then stitched them together. I don't know if www.brandy.com has them yet or not.
    the correct web site is www.brandyquiltpatterns.com
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    Old 11-08-2010, 06:30 AM
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    another place for paper pieces, patterns and free design sheets is:
    paperpieces.com
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    Old 11-08-2010, 06:34 AM
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    I was always wondering what dimension to use when describing a hexagon. Thanks.
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    Old 11-08-2010, 07:19 AM
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    connecting threads has some templates on sale for 20% off, other shapes are 40% off!
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    Old 11-08-2010, 11:18 AM
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    Thanks, everyone, for all your information and input. I just found a great site for printing out my 1.5" hexagons.....9 to a page!! I couldn't get but 3 to a page on one site that I checked on. www.moxyideas.com
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