I would love input from some of you hexie addicts.
I am trying to decide which hexagon method to use. Since I made several hexagons with Inklingo don't care much for the English paper methods.
What I like about Inklingo Method
- No papers
- No basting or gluing
- Sewing lines and cross hairs printed on fabric
- Running stitch (faster and easier than whip stitch)
What I do not like about Inklingo Method:
- Pre-washing fabric
- Ironing to freezer papers
- Cutting the tiny hexes
What I like about Die Cutting Hexagons
- Accuracy
- Cut out dozens of fabric hexes with turn of crank
- Cut out dozens of paper hexes with turn of crank
- No pre washing needed
What I do not like about Die Cutting Hexagons
- Need to mark lines or
- Baste or glue papers
- Whip stitching
Since I really like the running stitch and do not want to use papers my plan is to die-cut fabric hexes and use a template to mark sewing lines by hand by one of these methods:
- Mark 1/4 with fabric pencil
- Use template with holes to mark cross hairs
- Have a stamp made to "stamp" sewing lines
- Is there a metal or acrylic template where I can quickly trace lines?
Have I missed any optons? Thanks.