cutting hexigons?
10-16-2014, 12:59 PM
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I buy my hexies, etc from paper pieces, Paducah key...I also bought the acrylic template for each size...I like her templates because those have 3/8" seam allowance...easier than 1/4....also, look into Mickey Depre's fun hexies....
10-16-2014, 01:11 PM
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If you want to use squares of fabric just cut your squares 1 1/2" bigger than your hexi template. A 1" template takes a 2 1/2" square 1 1/4" hexi takes a 2 3/4" square, a 2" hexi takes a 3 1/2" square. You get the picture!
10-16-2014, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltingnd
Thank you! That tells me exactly what I needed to know as far as cutting them. How do you print off the hexigon papers?
This is where I print my hexagons. You can also go to texasfreckles.com I haven't been to that site in a while, but she had some nice hints at one time.
10-18-2014, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda Lee
Warning: Hexies are rather fun and can be addicting.
10-18-2014, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
If you want to use scraps, than tracing a template and then cutting out the hexagons with scissors or rotary cutter would be what I would do. If you know someone with a Go hexagon cutter that would let you cut them out, even better!
10-18-2014, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by humbird
I print out my paper hexies, and cut them out with scissors. I use mostly 1 inch hexies, so I cut the fabric in 2 1/2 inch strips. then into 2 1/2 inch squares. Pin the paper to the square, lope off the four corners, then baste. Of course if you are using larger or smaller hexies, would need to adjust the size for the fabric. Just make sure you have a good seam allowance with what ever size you are using. Good luck.
10-18-2014, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingnd
If I wanted to make epp hexigons (hope that's the right wording) out of scraps, how do you cut them out? Do you just use scissors and cut around the paper? Use a ruler of some sort? I feel really dumb asking but have never done anything like this.
I cut squares and have extra fabric on the back. I am not going to hand quilt, and do not stitch thru the paper. I am using the Large Hexie punch from Fiskars for my papers and I think they are 5/8 inch.
10-18-2014, 05:57 AM
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I really enjoyed the post on the EPP Hexigons as that is what I am working on in between other projects a evening hand piecing project I especially liked the link to "texasfreckles: website so thanks very much for including it in your post.
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