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Old 09-23-2011, 09:59 AM
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This quilt has been my friend who followed me everywhere since May 2010! About 350 hexagons of 3 inches giving it 54" X 66" Basted, pieced and quilted by hand. I used freezing paper for the english method. I pieced the border by machine and FHM quilted them. Because I love doing GFG so much, I started another one that you can see the design on a previous topic called "advice on GFG requested" (page 1: EQ design, bottom of page 2: work in progress) To all the people interested by GFG here is my advice: cut hexagons of freezing paper with a lot of precision. I rotary cut strip of freezing paper the size I need. Then I put the hexagon drawing under the strip and trace the "V" of both side with a thin pencil and cut them with a scissor being very very careful to maintain the precision. It's the key!! Perfect hexagons make perfect seams with no holes in the corners. Another advice: take your time. GFG is not a quilt to be rush. The slow pace makes it very relaxing and zen!
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:04 AM
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beautiful and patience expert...
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Old 09-23-2011, 10:09 AM
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Absolutely gorgeous and perfect piecing.
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love your quilt , I am working on one also. I am using pinks and whites with pinks. it is so much fun to take while waiting for soccer practices etc....
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Gorgeous... This is one of my favorite patterns. I love it!!! thanks for sharing!
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love the quilting design
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Old 09-23-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by I go To The Sea To Breathe
love your quilt , I am working on one also. I am using pinks and whites with pinks. it is so much fun to take while waiting for soccer practices etc....
Exactly!! Give me speedskating practices, football practices, doctor appointment, dentist appointment... I can take it as long as I have my hexagons with me! :lol: Can't wait to see yours. Can we have a sneak peek!?!
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Gorgeous!!
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Wow! You certainly make a statement for doing GFG. The idea is starting to grow.
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