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#1piecemaker 05-31-2014 05:58 AM
Originally Posted by Sewing Joe (Post 6738276)
It looks like you sew from edge to edge--not ending 1/4". Is that right? How do you press the seams?

This must be how my grandmother did her flower garden blocks, because I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have done EPP.
Yes, I sew edge to edge. The next row is done in exactly the same way. You just one in and keep going until you get back to it.

fangman 05-31-2014 08:14 AM
Thanks for sharing.

#1piecemaker 05-31-2014 09:12 AM
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker (Post 6738434)
Yes, I sew edge to edge. The next row is done in exactly the same way. You just one in and keep going until you get back to it.
I misinterpreted this, I think. When sewing on the other pieces, and you get to the Y, there should be 1/4 inch left on the edge so that when you turn the top hexagon, it goes right over into place. Clear as mud. That is why I took all of the pictures.

gram2five 05-31-2014 09:15 AM
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Thank you for this tutorial. I am working on a GFG for my niece who is expecting the first girl baby in our family for 16 years. I have been leaving a 1/4" on each seam, but now realize, thanks to you, that I don't have to fuss with that.

llong0233 06-01-2014 08:02 AM
Nice job on this tutorial. You're courageous to do a GFG...they are time-consuming but worth the effort. Would love to see photo of others you have completed.

CherryPie 06-01-2014 12:27 PM
Thank you for the tutorial. I've got some pieces cut out from many years ago. Maybe I'll get them out and start working on them. You're the greatest!!!!

ube quilting 06-01-2014 05:15 PM
Well this is brilliant and I just happen to have some hexes in front of me so I will give it a go. It is 9:15pm and this is the first new thing I learned today. It was a slow day. Thanks for sharing, really, really thanks!:D
peace

terri bb 06-01-2014 07:19 PM
thanks much for sharing this! you make it look easy!

terri bb 06-01-2014 07:20 PM
how do you press the seams?
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker (Post 6738434)
Yes, I sew edge to edge. The next row is done in exactly the same way. You just one in and keep going until you get back to it.

#1piecemaker 06-02-2014 05:20 AM
Originally Posted by terri bb (Post 6740744)
how do you press the seams?
I don't press!!! That is the beauty of stitching by hand. It cuts down on all that ironing.No pressing needed because you are automaticly finger pressing as you sew.


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