GFG Problems. Suggestions?
#43
Originally Posted by Mo_Chride
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Any suggestions from anyone or does it just get better with doing it more? Any accessories that I should have? ...
Tara
Any suggestions from anyone or does it just get better with doing it more? Any accessories that I should have? ...
Tara
http://www.Inklingo.com
There are many freebies if you want to test the process. Or, go directly to the hexagons at:
http://www.inklingo.com/shop/hexagon-quilt-templates/5
There is a video about making a GFG on the above web page. Linda Franz has a Yahoo group if you have any questions.
#44
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I used freezer paper not card stock. It bastes really ease. When I whip stitch my hexes together I only catch the fabric and not the paper. Lots of ways to do this style of hand work.
#45
I am working on a GFG also. I have done about 93 flowers. I think I totally understand what you are saying. I think you are only using one cardstock(that is my preference too) but at the corners the fabric is now folded to where there is 4 layers. I just basted one to see how exactly I am doing it. In my corners where you are talking about I have three layers. Depending on the fabric, it usually goes through pretty easily. Some fabrics require a little help. I am wondering if your cardstock may be too thick. I am using a package from thePaper Studio which has 50 sheets of 8x11". It doesn't have a weight on it but check yours to make sure it is just cardstock and not something heavier. And the corners should have only three layers of fabric. Good luck.
#46
I am working on a GFG also and using card stock for the templates. When I do the first basting of the fabric around the card stock temp. I just fold over the edges and just catch the fabric on the backside of the template at the corners and put a couple of stitches at each corner. At the last corner I continue to the first one and take an extra stitch to help hold them all in place. Does that make sense? No going thru card stock. BTW Love your colors on the one u showed!
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Boston
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I do not use card stock but paper.
Old books will tell you paper as well, it is what people had. Paper for the printer (olden days: typing paper) is just about right. After they are put together and pressed, there is no need for the basting or the paper.
Old books will tell you paper as well, it is what people had. Paper for the printer (olden days: typing paper) is just about right. After they are put together and pressed, there is no need for the basting or the paper.
#48
Originally Posted by bearisgray
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