Flower Garden Quilt
06-15-2011, 05:02 AM
#31
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My Grandma was English and used old cardboard (stiff cardboard) ALWAYS. She said nothing else felt right.
Personally I think template plastic would be too costlt so old stiff card board is the most economical :)
Personally I think template plastic would be too costlt so old stiff card board is the most economical :)
06-15-2011, 05:03 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Blinky
Hi!
I am wanting to start a hexagon flower garden quilt. I am thinking of doing the English paper piecing technique and was wonder if the plastic Mylar hexagon templates is the way to go or print off freezer paper templates? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am totally new tp English paper piecing
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I am wanting to start a hexagon flower garden quilt. I am thinking of doing the English paper piecing technique and was wonder if the plastic Mylar hexagon templates is the way to go or print off freezer paper templates? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am totally new tp English paper piecing
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http://lindafranz.com/shop/hexagon-quilt-templates/5
More info on Inklingo and hexagon quilts at:
http://lindafranz.com/section/inklin...agon-quilts/54
Blogs related to Inklingo quilts, including using hexagons can be found at:
http://lindafranz.com/section/blogs-for-inklingo-/57
06-15-2011, 05:23 AM
#33
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I used the pre-made templates that come in bags. They are made out of a heavier paper. The advantage of these is that the size will be consistent. The mylar are nice too..I have used those. The paper ones are less expensive. I think the company is called Paper Pieces. They carry just about every template imaginable in every size. I highly recommend them.
06-15-2011, 06:47 AM
#36
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I have the pre-cut templates-the paper is stiff enough to let a needle go thru. I love doing this kind of sewing as I sit and watch tv. It is very relaxing and you get so many done before you even know it. Just enjoy which ever way you decide.
Lorraine
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06-15-2011, 07:12 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by unclefreckles
What is the difference in English Paper Piecing and just regular paper piecing?
06-15-2011, 07:24 AM
#38
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I use the pre-cut templates that are cardstock weight. Paper is a little too flimsy for me and the plastic is too stiff.
BTW. Thank you for the stamps website. I have wanted to do a Double Wedding Ring and I think this is the way I'll accomplish it.
BTW. Thank you for the stamps website. I have wanted to do a Double Wedding Ring and I think this is the way I'll accomplish it.
06-15-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Go to Stamps By Kate online and get yourself some stamps! I love how fast it is to stamp a whole bunch and then cut them out. Then I just sew on the line, no basting through paper and then unbasting. Just sewing! I am having so much fun with it.
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