For those of you that have done projects w lots so hexis

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06-23-2013, 10:44 AM

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judykay

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I don't cut my fabric into hexi shapes but into squares about a 1/2" larger than my finished hexi will be. I make a master sheet of my hexi template then run off several copies at the office store, staple to card stock (any kind of advertisements etc that is card stock weight). I staple in each hexi so it does not shift and use three or four pieces of card stock at a time. This is just my way of doing it and as others have said there are so many variations you just need to find what works best for you, maybe a variation of many ideas put together.

06-23-2013, 10:54 AM

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Bamagal

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Like Humbird, I use the method of sewing circles into hexies as described in the book : Quick and easy hexies.

http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Easy-Hex.../dp/1604600551

Ths is so fast and so easy I will never sew a hexie any other way!!

06-23-2013, 11:43 AM

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Latrinka

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If I get hooked on those like I did yo-yo's..... lookout!

06-23-2013, 02:32 PM

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ligia

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Susan -
You can download some Inklingo shapes for free. Worth trying.

06-23-2013, 02:43 PM

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Susan7639

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I am going to try that, thank you!

06-23-2013, 02:51 PM

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mike'sgirl

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I don't stitch baste anymore, I use a Sewline glue pencil to glue baste and I get a lot more done that way. When they have dried for a while, the papers pop right out. I print mine off the computer onto printer paper and cut them up and glue them down. Much faster and easier for me.

06-23-2013, 04:57 PM

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Latrinka

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I just made some, and you don't have to have the "sewline" glue pen, I just used an Elmers washable school glue stick and it worked just fine, just have to hold it sideways!

06-24-2013, 02:54 PM

#38

Sandi

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I love this idea! I will have to try it!

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Originally Posted by jitkaau

I make the templates out of wadding and completely encase each unit as if it were a mini quilt. I do the quilting on each unit and then join them all together - usually with whip stitch. It is manageable because there is no final quilting to do when it is finished.

06-24-2013, 05:59 PM

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Susan7639

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Just wanted to say another thank you for all the wonderful knowledge you are all so willing to share. Just reading through this yet again trying to figure things out....

06-24-2013, 08:43 PM

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LyndaOH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Really it's less time consuming and easier then basting and whipstitching and removing papers. I can get a GFG round done in a few minutes. When I done I'm done, no other steps needed. Most hex sewers in my guild does it this way too.

What's the best way to handle pressing with this method?