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    Old 04-16-2014, 07:12 PM
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    Here is a tutorial for making hexies from circles of fabrics. http://devotedtoquilting.wordpress.c...ays-of-scraps/
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    Old 04-17-2014, 02:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
    when I was using the template plastic and now that I am using the card stock, I don't baste thru the papers, only on the back. I don't have to remove any of my basting stitches when I am done with my quilt. I remove my templates after I sew a section to the main body of the quilt.
    thanks for clarifying that, auntp. makes perfect sense now.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 02:57 AM
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    http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...y-t222324.html

    This link is fabulous -- loved it and I am now making something similar ! Love hexies and great for doing at appointments etc !
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    Old 04-17-2014, 03:15 AM
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    Aunt Piggylpn, love your scrappy hexies -- especially the one with the sunglasses!
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    Old 04-17-2014, 03:16 AM
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    I've been thinking about it for a while, and am finally going to do it. Or at least give it a good try
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    Old 04-17-2014, 03:40 AM
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    At my guild this week (we meet weekly) I saw the book Patchwork of the Crosses by Lucy Boston. I'm trying those honeycomb hexies. I finally got EQ6 to work n my windows 8 laptop after changing some settings on it, so I have drawn out one for a template. My handwork needs practice, lots of it I can go so far, then tendoonitis in my thumb flares & I have to stop for a few days. I'll get it done eventually.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 03:45 AM
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    You are a girl of my heart! Just purchased a pack of 100 1" hexies to get me started. I'm so excited. The thing I like is it is so portable; even easier than hand-piecing on the go. Fabric squares, hexies, a pin, needle and thread and scissors!
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    Old 04-17-2014, 05:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by DottyD
    http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...y-t222324.html

    This link is fabulous -- loved it and I am now making something similar ! Love hexies and great for doing at appointments etc !
    i don't remember seeing that one before... it sure is lovely. good luck with yours
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    Old 04-17-2014, 06:05 AM
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    The 31 days of hexies from scraps sounds like a good idea ( from the link above). I just might try it.
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    Old 04-17-2014, 06:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
    i sat with a gal at bee yesterday afternoon and we had an extensive discussion on them. i'd love to start a carry around project to sew at the odd waiting times. this gal used a glue stick to 'baste' the fabric on her papers.
    I too have been addicted to EPP. I am making a project with 1/4 inch hexies (Quilts from Grandmother's Flower Garden) and the Sewline Glue pen is great for basting these. I also have a project going for a bedrunner from Sue Daley's book New English Paper Piecing called Rings of Friendship and the glue pen is great for hurrying up the process of basting these pieces.
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