I have a GFG in progress now. I print the hexagons on copy paper from the website incompetech.com. You can choose the size you want to use (mine are 1.25) I then cut my fabric into squares ( 3 x 3 for the 1.25 hex size ) I use a paper punch to make a hole in the center of each hex. Then I use an Elmer's glue stick and glue a hex to the wrong side of the fabric square. I do trim the fabric to 1/4" around the hex. Then instead of thread basting, I use regular (liquid) Elmer's glue to baste. I press 1/4" seam allowance down around the paper hex using my mini iron, then I use a toothpick to place one little dot of glue on the fabric at the corners where the fabric overlaps. I don't glue the fabric to the paper in this step. The glue dries quickly because the fabric is warm from pressing or hit it again with the iron and it will dry instantly. I can make a bunch of hex's using this glue method --- the quilt police may not approve ---- too bad! I only use Elmer's glue because I know for sure it will wash out. After the hex's are sewn, I stick a toothpick in the hole in the paper, swivel it around and the paper pops right out. I hope you can adopt all or part of my method to make your project enjoyable. This is my first English Paper Pieced quilt and I love it so far and plan to make many more.