I've learned how to make them without the basting. I draw around the edges of the paper template, trim the edges of the fabric to about 1/4", then apply a glue stick to the seam allowance, fold over, press it down with my fingers, sew them together as usual. It works well, takes less time than basting the fabric to the paper template, & is easier on the fingers/hands. Just a tip you might try. BTW, the glues tick is a washable one that comes out in the wash. Very easy.

many years ago, 40 or so, i remember reading about making the GFG by drawing the sewing line on the fabric and lining up the sewing lines and sewing through both layers, much the same as most hand piecing. i think i'd rather use the template to ensure the regular sizing of the hexies.

I went and bought a Hexie acrylic template last night. It will sit for a little while, until i get caught up with other things. Having it will motivate me to do it. It's amazing how fast i have UFO's piling up. I want to do everything and as soon as there's a reason to wait on one project i feel the need to start the next.

I better knock out some things before i tackle this one. I am excited though!

I love doing hexes.I printed out the one inch hexes on the back recycled note paper I had.It is heavier than regular paper but not as heavy as card stock. I cut them out while watching tv. I then using a paper punch put a hole in the center.I use a straight pin the fabric through the hole.As you can see I make about 4 stitches at each corner. I carry the blue fabric wallet as my take along, in my purse. The tote is for the camper or car travel.[ATTACH=CONFIG]472109[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]472110[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]472111[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]472112[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]472113[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]472114[/ATTACH]As you can see my hexes are scraps.No rhyme nor reason.They will just be hand sewn together willy nilley. I use a tweezers to take out the papers.I reuse them as I do not sew through the paper.Hope this helps. judy j

I just had an awesome AHA! moment. I totally get it now.

What about finishing the edges? Binding or do you use more hexies on the back edge?

I have done a few small projects with hexies and am currently working on a wallhanging. Don't know when I will get it done but it is a great take along project. I use old greeting cards and the magazine ad inserts to make my hexies. I also use glue stick to baste them, I was basting them with thread but decided to try the glue stick and it is so much faster and once the pieces are sewn they are very easy to pull out. Yes they are a slow process but very relaxing and can be worked on almost any where. I get a lot done waiting for my grandsons to come out of school and waiting in doctors offices with my mother in law. I find them very relaxing .

That is beautiful....I love it!

The last two issues of Quiltmaker magazine have projects using hexies. The current one, May - June, has an adorable sheep wall hanging made entirely of hexies. It's strip pieced by using rhombus pieces, so there is a center seam on each hexagon. The finished hexes are about 4". There was a reversible table runner in the March - April issue, too. I am planning to do the table runner, but will do all shades of green on one side, arranging them so I have a shamrock shape so I can use it for St. Patrick's Day. I am planning to use tiny floral prints for the other side, around which the green hexes will fold so it will look sort of like leaves, or at least greenery. Gotta finish some other projects first, though!

AuntPiggylpn... I LOVE it!!! Joysewer... I LOVE yours too!!! I am currently working on a GFG EPP style that I started in March in preparation of being laid up for awhile post-op after surgery for cancer in my thigh. So far, I have more than 15 "blocks" done with a center and 2 rounds of assorted colors. I love the idea of another round of white/neutral and then a consistent color to tie it all together...

I am fortunate enough to work in a high school with a "die cut room" -- I use freezer paper and cut out 1" hexies. I actually bought some 3 ring binder dividers this past week and cut them into hexies to use. I tried them, they are heat resistant on the fabric side of the hexie, but will melt if the iron touches them. I want to try to make a sample "flower" and see if they turn out the same size before I convert my whole quilt to them, but it was something that someone suggested, and I figured it was wortht a try!