"Dumb" Hexie Question
#11
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I use a Go die to cut my hexies. I don't use paper I stitch them together using a 1/4 seam. It's a one step process and it I can sew a lot together in no time. Here is the back side of flower shapes I'm making.
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No stitches show because no whip stitches needed.
Inklingo is a great way to cut and sew hexies. http://lindafranz.com/
[ATTACH=CONFIG]478701[/ATTACH]
No stitches show because no whip stitches needed.
Inklingo is a great way to cut and sew hexies. http://lindafranz.com/
Last edited by Onebyone; 06-11-2014 at 05:07 AM.
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Ooh, I've been considering getting the fiskars hexie punch...when I was looking at them online I couldn't work out what size they were...if I remember rightly the largest one was shown with a size of one inch, but it didn't specify whether that was along one edge or at the largest point across the hexie...can anyone clarify for me?
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i do 3/4" hexes, use the fiskers and use old manilla folders or scrap booking card stock. no problems.
a pic of my current quilt is in pictures under Lynnies Hexes. I've done gmfg in 3/4" also. No problems cutting the hexes either. try thinner paper or card stock. can only punch 1 layer at a time
a pic of my current quilt is in pictures under Lynnies Hexes. I've done gmfg in 3/4" also. No problems cutting the hexes either. try thinner paper or card stock. can only punch 1 layer at a time
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Although I recently bought and am happy with, the new GO die for paper & fab cut at once, I was intrigued with this discussion on the fiskar punch, so I looked it......found one on eBay for good price..same size as GO die.....this way I can do " on the go" pattern cutting if necessary.......or not n the mood to pull out die cutter.......
Now I wonder if there is a diamond punch somewhere...that might be a cool challenge too....back to search......
Now I wonder if there is a diamond punch somewhere...that might be a cool challenge too....back to search......
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Although I recently bought and am happy with, the new GO die for paper & fab cut at once, I was intrigued with this discussion on the fiskar punch, so I looked it......found one on eBay for good price..same size as GO die.....this way I can do " on the go" pattern cutting if necessary.......or not n the mood to pull out die cutter.......
Now I wonder if there is a diamond punch somewhere...that might be a cool challenge too....back to search......
Now I wonder if there is a diamond punch somewhere...that might be a cool challenge too....back to search......
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The Fiskars hex punch is $16 for the large and $19 for the extra large on the Fiskars website. Very reasonable prices considering how many hexies it takes to make a quilt. The large for paper and the extra large for the fabric. Perfect combination. This would make a great gift for a quilt friend.
Iron fabric to freezer paper for perfect punches.
Iron fabric to freezer paper for perfect punches.
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The Fiskars hex punch is $16 for the large and $19 for the extra large on the Fiskars website. Very reasonable prices considering how many hexies it takes to make a quilt. The large for paper and the extra large for the fabric. Perfect combination. This would make a great gift for a quilt friend.
Iron fabric to freezer paper for perfect punches.
Iron fabric to freezer paper for perfect punches.
#18
Fisckar Punches are made for scrapbooking. They are meant for cutting paper. Perhaps the paper you are trying to cut was too thick, thus the need to use both hands. Just wanted to give you a heads up, so you will not be disappointed when you get the new punch.
Sisty-I purchased the fisckar hex punch at michaels (used50% off coupon), came home all prepared to punch templates, and my hand is still recovering 2days later! I apparently purchased a defective punch. I live 40 miles from the closest michaels, so I emailed fisckar-packaging states " lifetime wattarnty...they informed me the model I purchased is no longer available, but they will send me the current model. It's listed as the x-lg hex punch on their website, and each side is 1" long. ($18) I tried my punch on all weights of card stock, and it took 2 hands to punch through some thin scratch paper. Here's hoping my replacement arrives soon and I can punch templates!
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I've just ordered the xl punch :-) I'm excited now! The details on amazon said it will cut up to 210gm card...not entirely sure what that means but I shall have a looksy now as I want some decent card for my hexies!
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also, the punch will not cut fabric.
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