You might check into what are called Quilt Patis. I bought one package then made my own.
No papers
No basting or gluing
Running stitch only gather seam seam allowance then tie a knot.
NO Pre-washing fabric
NO Ironing to freezer papers
Cut standard size of hex with 1/4 seam allowance
NO Need to mark any lines
Negative: need to baste a hex on all six sides before you can pop out the plastic hes template.
I bought these metal templates. One side is metal white and the other has a slip resistance sandpaper texture, I use the smaller hex to cut to make my plastic template (3/4" side) and the other is to cut the fabric (1" side). When I started my GFG, there were no die cutting appliances. I started working on this yesterday. Not sure what I am going to make.