I don't use the papers either, just sew by hand.
is actually very easy. I am just finishing the border on a queen size for my bed.
I have an accucut studio and cut the shapes with it.
A woman just bought the cut hexs from me and is using the papers from the website mentioned.
my hexs are 1 1/2" on a side so you would by the 1" on a side papers( to leave 1/4" on each end for the seam)
I hope this makes sense!