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you can order a bag of paper hexie templates like 1200 of them quite inexpensively on line, and it saves a lot of time cutting and you know they are absolutely accurate
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Originally Posted by feffertim
(Post 6933575)
you can order a bag of paper hexie templates like 1200 of them quite inexpensively on line, and it saves a lot of time cutting and you know they are absolutely accurate
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Thanks for the links. I do 2" hexies. I fold fabric strips in half lengthwise and press enough to hold it down. Then use my acrylic template and depending on the length of the fabric, I can quickly cut a lot of hexies. I have the paper templates wrapped in foil that get hot enough from ironing the 1/4" fold down. goes pretty quick so I can start sewing them together. Works for me.
Originally Posted by humbird
(Post 6931517)
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/hexagonal/
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. |
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I started cutting my scraps into 2.5" squares to make a postage stamp quilt "someday" LOL. I found they are a perfect size for making 1" hexies (measure the sides, not across). Hope you can see these. I was a little rushed to get them up for you. First is my organized 2.5" squares (I have several boxes now), then the front and back of one hexies (I trim after I have sewn them together), then a few flowers I have completed.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495657&stc=1http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495658&stc=1http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495659&stc=1 |
Originally Posted by humbird
(Post 6931202)
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.
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Originally Posted by quiltingnd
(Post 6931065)
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.
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Google hexagon graph paper, then find it, then enlarge to the size you want.
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Originally Posted by Challys
(Post 6933571)
I just bought a Fiscars punch for cutting the templates. My hexies are 1.5 " so I use 2.5" fabric squares cut with the rotary cutter.
I thought the biggest Fiskar punch cuts 1" paper pieces..that's what I have.....use index cards, file folders, mail back cards in mags, old greeting cards....... |
Originally Posted by quiltingbuddy
(Post 6933612)
Where do you order this many from? Sounds like a good deal.
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Originally Posted by AZ Jane
(Post 6933633)
I started cutting my scraps into 2.5" squares to make a postage stamp quilt "someday" LOL. I found they are a perfect size for making 1" hexies (measure the sides, not across). Hope you can see these. I was a little rushed to get them up for you. First is my organized 2.5" squares (I have several boxes now), then the front and back of one hexies (I trim after I have sewn them together), then a few flowers I have completed.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495657&stc=1http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495658&stc=1http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=495659&stc=1 |
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