Originally Posted by countryone77
Originally Posted by Blinky
Hi!
I am wanting to start a hexagon flower garden quilt. I am thinking of doing the English paper piecing technique and was wonder if the plastic Mylar hexagon templates is the way to go or print off freezer paper templates? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am totally new tp English paper piecing
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Have you considered using Inklingo instead of Engligh PP'ing? You print the hexagons (with marked seam allowances) directly on the back of the fabric and don't have to deal with all those papers. For more information see the "How to sew a GFG" video toward the bottom of the following webpage:
http://lindafranz.com/shop/hexagon-quilt-templates/5
More info on Inklingo and hexagon quilts at:
http://lindafranz.com/section/inklin...agon-quilts/54
Blogs related to Inklingo quilts, including using hexagons can be found at:
http://lindafranz.com/section/blogs-for-inklingo-/57
Those sound really nice, too! I like the registration marks in the corners. The stamps don't have that on every corner, so you have to check your lineup with your needle before you start the seam. I also like the ease of cutting...no scissors. But it does waste a bit more than nesting all the stamped hexes. The stacking to cut is still a draw for me. I hate basting and then un basting!