Rosyhf

Ma, here is a tut on what I did when I was scared off by the shipping lol. I cut a six inch strip as I wanted a big one. 1. Lay you ruler with the 60 degree line at the bottom of the strip and cut your angle. 2. now turn the strip, lay the ruler 60 degree on the bottom of the strip and count 6 inches to the left and cut your second angle. 3. lay you ruler so the 3 inch mark on it goes up and down from point to point on the hex (see pic), this is half the size of the block and cut your third angle. Notice the 60 degree line at the bottom lined up with the patch 4. now do the other side remembering to put the 3 ins mark in the middle point to point. There is your hex.

Now I did this on fabric just now but I did the first one on paper first and the second part will show you why.

Second part: make a paper template just like the above fabric one. mark 1 inch all around the patch. fold the paper in quarters to find the middle and poke a hole in it with a large pin. Trace off the middle and that will be your middle patch. Fold that also in quarters and poke a hole.

So when you get ready, just cut your 6 inch strip and make the first hex, cut a 4 ins strip and make the middle hex, mark your middles through the holes you poked to line them up, pin and then follow the Eddie's tut.

Now if you want to learn about degree cuts the best books I found were Sharon Hultgren and her easy rulers. I used hers to make mine but you can also do this with just your regular ruler, like above.

I am glad I didn't get the templates, not only did I save my money but I think this way is way easier. Just cut strips and angles.