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    Old 08-13-2010, 09:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Grandma Cindy
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    My template is 1 7/8" on each side. I use the pesky little cards that fall out of magazines when you read them. I use to just throw them away. They are just the right thickness and have sometimes have pretty pictures on them.
    I do not understand how to remove the paper, if you have sewn though the paper while shaping the hexagon?
    You are just basting to the paper. You remove your basting stitch after connecting all the hexegons and then pop the paper forms out and reuse for the next project. I'm not sure how well plain paper holds up to re-use, they are not very stiff.
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    Old 08-13-2010, 09:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
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    My template is 1 7/8" on each side. I use the pesky little cards that fall out of magazines when you read them. I use to just throw them away. They are just the right thickness and have sometimes have pretty pictures on them.
    I do not understand how to remove the paper, if you have sewn though the paper while shaping the hexagon?
    You are just basting to the paper. You remove your basting stitch after connecting all the hexegons and then pop the paper forms out and reuse for the next project. I'm not sure how well plain paper holds up to re-use, they are not very stiff.

    silly me, of course one would remove the basting threads and then it would just pull out( couldnt see the forest for the trees), lol..
    Now does anyone have the math questions answer?
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    Old 08-13-2010, 10:09 AM
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    For the math question, just measure accross the widest point and add 1/2 inch {about 4in}, then measure top to bottom and add 1/2 inch {about 3 3/4in} so if you want to cut squares, then a 4 inch square ought to be just right. The addition of the 1/2 in will be enough to turn over a 1/4 inch for your 'seam' when you stitch the hexegons together. You can trim off, or leave any extra fabric around the shorter widths. If working with irregular shaped swatches you could just pin your template and cut out 1/4 inch larger than the template.
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    That is my carry along project. I just keepmaking the little hexagons and eventually I will decide what I want to create. Mine is scrappy but I like scrappy
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    Thank you for doing that, and God bless.
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    Old 08-13-2010, 06:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
    For the math question, just measure accross the widest point and add 1/2 inch {about 4in}, then measure top to bottom and add 1/2 inch {about 3 3/4in} so if you want to cut squares, then a 4 inch square ought to be just right. The addition of the 1/2 in will be enough to turn over a 1/4 inch for your 'seam' when you stitch the hexegons together. You can trim off, or leave any extra fabric around the shorter widths. If working with irregular shaped swatches you could just pin your template and cut out 1/4 inch larger than the template.
    thank you so much I was quesstamating 3 3/4 but I think I will start with the 4 inch squares to be on the safe side thanks so much for your time, Cindy
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    Be very careful of making this quilt. It is very addictive. You just don't want to put it down. I didn't anyway. Had to stop to do some other more pressing things, but its coming back soon. I love doing it. It is so calming and such wonderful therapy.

    Enjoy ladies.

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    Old 08-13-2010, 08:28 PM
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    I'm working on 1.5 hexagons in the grandmother's garden motif. Making it for a pillow cover. Only work on it once a week. So going is slow; but when I get it finished I'll post a pic if I can figure out how to do it. I've completed all hexes for a table runner, right now a UFO. I'll post that when I figure out how to post pix too. Sorry for the redundancy.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 06:54 AM
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    I am doing English paper piecing too. I will post my project sometime. Have never done it yet, but I will get it figured out. I love the fact that I can do this anywhere, I can take it on trips and work, or in front of the tv, etc.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 07:39 AM
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    I am working on one now...This is the same method I use.My heagon is 1" so I cut my fabric 4"..square...gives me plenty of room to baste, then after sewing together I trim to 1/4" seam...
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