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Geri B 04-17-2014 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by willowwind (Post 6679565)
The 31 days of hexies from scraps sounds like a good idea ( from the link above). I just might try it.


Where is this 31 days of hexies? I could not find it. I have done one GFG, still to be quilted.....I I used freezer paper and a "window" pattern the size I wanted......cut the freezer paper inti strips about 1inch wider, drew one hexie on end, accordion folded it, stapled in center of hexie and with scissors cut out those hexies.......cut strip of fab about same size, removed staple and ironed on those hexies onto back of fab., cut w/ruler and rotary cutter 1/4from drawn pattern....then took the batch to the sewing machine and folded onto freezer paper pattern, basted w/basting stitch around each dragging thread from one hex to the next until I had what was one flower, cut and did another.....sounds like a lot of work but really it went fast and I then had bunches of flowers to take wherever........removed basting threads and paper after all done...was very satisfying knowing that was over!

Recently bought a whole box of precut hexies, so I guess I am ready for another! Got to buy some freezer paper!

fmhall2 04-17-2014 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by Kath12 (Post 6679568)
I too have been addicted to EPP. I am making a project with 1/4 inch hexies (Quilts from Grandmother's Flower Garden) and the Sewline Glue pen is great for basting these. I also have a project going for a bedrunner from Sue Daley's book New English Paper Piecing called Rings of Friendship and the glue pen is great for hurrying up the process of basting these pieces.

Please tell me what EPP stands for. I cannot figure it out. Thanks loads.

cpcarolyn 04-17-2014 07:01 AM

I too was surprised by how much I loved EPP. I am addicted. I have tryed the glue but was not happy with it.
By the time I got the templets out my Hexes were miss shapped and my templets were messed up.

deanneellen 04-17-2014 07:14 AM

English Paper Piecing

deanneellen 04-17-2014 07:15 AM

Just started my first Hexagon project. Not sure what I will end up with but love making the hexies!

quilt addict 04-17-2014 07:37 AM

I'm not on the band wagon yet but certainly have been thinking this would be my next carry around project. I have some vintage GFG blocks and pieces I purchased years ago and think I need to do something with them. Of course they are not all the same size....but will have to figure that out.

All you work is lovely.

QuiltQtrs 04-17-2014 08:47 AM

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Lacking your ambition, I opted out for using the acrylic template to make a little wallhanging.

butterflies5518 04-17-2014 09:06 AM

Auntpigglpn Me too! Mine are 2.5 inch hexies, while the hexies are completed now sewing them together begins! I enlisted the help of my Mom (79) and now she is addicted and made 600 of them and is finding new uses for them. I think I created a very helpful monster!

onemoe 04-17-2014 09:13 AM

check out Craftsy- Pieced Hexis: Beyond English Paper piecing with Mickey Depre

Also the free paper piecing templates can be found on the net

sdeaaz 04-17-2014 09:47 AM

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Sue Daley has a great free video series on EPP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqa70gU-E9U

Also if you follow facebook there is a group. " I have been hexed" both are lots of fun.

Sue uses glue, which I don't like.... yet... I am still sewing by hand. I don't buy anything I don't need to. So I just print my templates, .... works great for me..

Lucy Boston EPP crosses are beautiful....this was my first attempt.... check out facebook for really amazing crosses.


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