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babyfireo4 06-14-2011 12:12 PM

I got the pieced from e-bay. Alot less time and pretty cheap considering how many you get!

This one is for 1000 (it's cheaper to get this many for 20 and free shipping than 500 for 12 but still free shipping)

http://cgi.ebay.com/1000-Die-Cut-Hex...ht_3401wt_1141

Kas 06-14-2011 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by usewgirl
LOVE THE STAMPS BY KATE IDEA. THANKS

You are welcome!

Blinky 06-14-2011 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by Kas
Go to Stamps By Kate online and get yourself some stamps! I love how fast it is to stamp a whole bunch and then cut them out. Then I just sew on the line, no basting through paper and then unbasting. Just sewing! I am having so much fun with it.

I forgot about Stamps by Kate. I have the lemony star stamps! Course haven't gotten to them yet!

Blinky 06-14-2011 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by KatFish
I make my own from tracing around a template on cereal boxes. I like to work with a stiffer template than the freezer paper. The cardboard is stiff enough to hold the fabric tight when I sew it, yet it's flexable to remove when I have my flower sewn together.

Thank you! I will give it a try and decide what works for me! Thanks again for posting :)

Blinky 06-14-2011 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by Lucky Lady
I used regular copy paper. That is a great tutorial on here and she has provided a template that has ten hexagons on a page. All you need to do is print a bunch off and cut them out. I made a template for my fabric using one of the cheap flexible cutting mats from Walmart. I made it 1/4 inch larger on all sides. I use that to cut my fabric with a rotary cutter. I use the 45mm cutter and cut four layers of fabric at a time. I love doing this when riding. I also take it camping with me. Have fun!!

Goodness, so many different options! I am going to have to start trying them all!

Blinky 06-14-2011 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by Kas

Originally Posted by usewgirl
LOVE THE STAMPS BY KATE IDEA. THANKS

You are welcome!

Very pretty block!

humbird 06-14-2011 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by Blinky

Originally Posted by humbird
I have not use the mylar templets, so can't give advise on them. Some people swear by them. Nor have I tried the freezer paper method, which I know a lot of people use. You can also purchase precut papers. I'm cheap! so I just print out the hexagon's on scrap paper, and cut them out. I can usually reuse the papers 3 to 5 times. Have fun with your flower garden quilt, which ever method you use.

Your avatar pic is beautiful!

Thank you very much Blinly. And yes, one inch is MY prefered size. I also use a paper punch to make a hole in the center for easier removal. That stamp sure sounds like a nice idea tho. May have to look into that!

Blinky 06-14-2011 02:55 PM

Thank you humbird for reminding me about the center hole punch!!

grammyp 06-14-2011 04:42 PM

I have the mylar ones, but prefer to use my junk mail and the little cards that fall out of magazines. They are much cheaper.

Jennifer22206 06-14-2011 04:44 PM

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I use cereal boxes for mine. :)

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These are 3/8 of an inch - Dime Size, but I used cereal boxes to help keep the shape
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