true4uca

Just got back from the $ store. They didn't have the file folders I usually use to make my hexs. I saw some letter sized photo printing paper. Has anyone tried those to print off hexs. Do you thing photo paper would be stiff enough for hexagons. Any other ideas as I'd like to print some off if I can just find an easy to use site. LOL.

erstan947

I print my off on freezer paper cut to 8 1/2 x 11. Iron the hex's on the back side of the fabric. Cut approx 1/8-1/4 inch around the hexes then baste the seam allowance down. Then whip stitch them together in my GFG.

Holice

any card stock that will go through your printer will work
I usually get the ream of card stock to use. Might be more than you need but........
I also believe the no melt plastic (Perfect Shap from www.quiltingstencils.com) can be run thru your copy machine.
I am also told that heavier stock is not good for your copy machine but something likd 30# works fine for a few sheets.

sewwhat85

that is all great info

LaurieE

I also use freezer paper. I used to use index cards (in the old days). What I like about the freezer paper technique is the fabric doesn't shift while sewing the seam allowance down.

quiltingcandy

An instructor once told me she used cereal boxes and the cardboard back of note pads.

LUANNH

I printed mine on card stock (the kind you use for buisness cards) worked out just fine. Hope this helps.

quiltpati

I use Quilt Patis! These are a temporary plastic foundation that I created. It is based upon the EPP method but by using the plastic it cuts your handpiecing time in half for the same quilt top done with the papers.

Jennifer22206

why don't you just use an empty cereal box? I made one hexagon template on the cheap template plastic, and then traced that plastic template all over old cereal boxes. Then just cut the hexies out.

quiltingcandy

I have used the patis and they are magic. You only have to cut the fabric, you don't need to cut the hard cardboard or the plastic tops from various cottage cheese containers. It was well worth the cost, which I cannot remember - I bought mine after seeing them on "Simply Quilts."