Originally Posted by granniebj
Ok...So I'm gonna start this quilt. Did alot of reading online and got some mix messages, such as the first 2 sites all recommended card stock for the middle....the next said card stock doesn't work. Guess its a preference thing. Have you made this quilt and do you have any advice? I'm doing it all by hand so that I can take it to my daughters to work on. I needed something that would travel well without the need for a machine.
~Bj~
I cant get on with paper - I tried a few times - I prefer a card and so I use index cards. I have used the backs of greetings cards too - that worked Ok - but is a bit tougher on the fingers!
A word though - I reuse my cards - I know some people like all new for every hexagon. once I have sorounded a hexagon on all sides I take out the middle one (if that makes sense?)
I think this is 'the worng way' to do it -but I have made several quilts using this method and have not found them 'mishaped' at all!
You will love this work - it fits in well with travel!