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Honchey 06-11-2010 11:30 AM

Hi, there is a section where you can actually purchase the precut papers of the different shapes. there are free downloads of some of the shapes. I don't like working with the printer paper. it's too flimsey and doesn't hold the corners well. My opinion. Anne

humbird 06-11-2010 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by nanjam62

Originally Posted by humbird
http://www.laurassewingstudio.com/Em...GMFG/gmfg.html

This site has a lot of layout possabilities if anyone is interested. Scrool down to the bottom.

I don't understand what her product is. Is it an embroidery design that looks like the GMFG? I couldn't find an explanation for it. Loved some of her layouts.

I think it may be for embroidery, but I was just pointing out the layouts. There are so many ways do do hex designs. I really didn't go into the site to see what it was all about!! :oops: lol

Kas 06-11-2010 01:15 PM

I also have been wanting to do one of these. I was in my LQS (which is not so local!) and found a stamp for the hexagon pieces. I got the starter kit which was the ink pad, a one inch hexagon stamp, a one inch diamond stamp, and a booklet. I am hooked. The stamps are available online from the gal who designed them. I don't know the exact web address, but just google Stamps by Kate and it will show up. The starter kit came with a burnt sienna colored ink and I needed a lighter one as well, so I went to JoAnn and bought a white VersaMagic stamp pad with my 40% off coupon. Much cheaper than the 8.95 stamp Kate sells.

Anyway, with this method, you just stamp the back of the fabric, heat set, cut out and then sew along the stamped lines. No pressing around a little paper shape, no basting stitches to put in and then remove. Awesome! And she sells lots of other sizes and shapes for hand piecing. I have been digging through my stash looking for fun colors to stamp! My other projects have been suffering. LOL

Kas

humbird 06-11-2010 01:43 PM

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Trying to attach photos of Quilt.
The first one is finished.
The second one is not finished, I am working on the border of it.

Last years winter project, finished.
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This years project. Working on the applique border.
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maryv 06-11-2010 01:57 PM

Gorgeous - I absolutely love it!!!! You did an awesome job.

Kas 06-11-2010 01:58 PM

Wow! Totally fabulous! Now I just want to go stamp some more hexagons!

Kas

humbird 06-11-2010 02:28 PM


Originally Posted by Kas
Wow! Totally fabulous! Now I just want to go stamp some more hexagons!

Kas

The stamping method sounds interesting. Maybe an idea to do for another time. Good luck with your hex quilt! :thumbup:

CarolinePaj 06-11-2010 02:47 PM

Hi Guys,

If you have a sizzix they do hexagons in 1 1/2" 2" and
2 1/2" dies.... they cut 4 - 5 shapes a time and you could put through 4 pieces of paper at a time...! Templates in Minutes!!!

Hope this helps.

Hugs

Caroline

Greeter Eva 06-11-2010 05:05 PM

Hi Humbird: That is just beautiful. I have one in progress too. Now I'm really going to dig in & finnish it. I love your border.

Honey 06-12-2010 02:12 AM

Hum, your quilt is gorgeous. I hope mine turns out half as pretty. I will also look into the stamp thing, sounds really interesting. Thanks so much!


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