Originally Posted by
LLWinston44
My stitches aren't very small at all. Probably only four or five per side. The ladder stitch is kind of hard for me to bet very small pieces though. Maybe I should change the stitch. I bought the pre cut paper pieces, which I love, but the fabric does seem a little 'loose' on them no matter how well I baste it. I guess thats got to be normal since its not permanently anchored to the paper.... I remember on Fons and Porter on time they had done hexies and I cant remember their technique but it included somehow heavy starching and pressing each hexie.
I am loving this though. I find myself hoping for "waiting" time now instead of dreading it. Lol
I love the ladder stitch for some things, but not EPP, altho some people get along with it very well. When I baste the fabric to the papers, I take one basting stitch on each stright side, and of course, catching the "corners. That one basting stitch seems to stablize the fabric so it won't be so apt to loosen. I do a small overcast stitch to stitch the hex's together. I have counted, and it seems I use 10 to 12 stitchs per side on a one inch hex. The paper can be easily removed by cliping the one basting stitch from the front, turn over and pop the paper out. No need to remove the basting thread. It is pulled to the back when you pop the papers out. Also, that one basting stitch per side will keep the papers from falling out until ready to remove them. If a paper falls out, putting it back is not fun! I have been reading that some people use a glue stick to "baste" with. I have not tired that, but sounds interesting. I have been following a blog that has some nice ideas for EPP hexagons. If you're interested. This lady does some great things with hexagons. (
http://www.faeriesandfibres.blogspot.ca) Good luck with your project. I'm sure you will find the "right" way that works for you. Your sample is lovely.