AshleyO

Here is how I make my hexagons. First I make the paper pieces. I use this site to print off one template.
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/hexagonal/

I make 1" hexagons, which are 1" on each side. I print off one sheet, then put 5 sheets of scrap paper under it and cut all at once.
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Now cut 2.5" squares from your fabric.

Place the template in the middle of the fabric. I like to do it kind of diagonally.
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...exagons012.jpg[/IMG]

I use hand quilting thread and John James betweens needles. Cut a length of thread the length of your forearm or so.

Finger press one corner together.
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Bring the needle from the back to the front, going through the paper and the 2 layers of fabric. I use this video to help me http://vimeo.com/10990847

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...exagons006.jpg[/IMG]

Then go down through again
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I like to do this twice on the first corner. Then repeat for all the corners.
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...exagons009.jpg[/IMG]

I don't cut my thread after this, I string about 3 together.
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Here are your hexies on the back.
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And here are your finished hexies!
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...exagons014.jpg[/IMG]

jamh

how do you join the hex's?? I've never paper pieced!!

AshleyO

That will have to be the next installment! Try this great video: http://vimeo.com/11382391

QweenBee

AWESOME O'ASH! Thanks!!!

jamh

wonderful video!! thanks!! O darn, another todo!! :) :)

littlehud

What a great tute. Thanks.

amma

Thank you for the great tute! :D:D:D

spinnergs

It is very addictive too, great for tv watching or traveling

Grandma Cindy

In sewing the single hexagons together are you using quilting thread or regular sewing thread?. I have cut out 1.45 inch hexagons and I think will cut 3 3/4 squares. Thanks for any input, cindy

Helene

Would you please tell me how do you remove the paper..I am new at quilting and piecing.. Thanks!!