GFG - freezer paper or precut hex
10-24-2011, 03:06 AM
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I made a sheet of 5 hexis on the computer and printed it out onto some old lined paper (it's thinner and easier for me to baste and pin) and only printed a few sheets out. I then pinned the paper together in each of the hexis so I wouldn't have to worry about the paper shifting while I cut. I haven't tried the freezer paper, but regular paper works better for me, but try a few methods until you find what you like! and good luck!
10-24-2011, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fran624
Wow a lot of info. card stock,paper,freezer,mylar and all hand sewn. Isn't there a way to do it with the machine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI&NR=1
10-24-2011, 09:32 AM
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That's what I use also (file folders) Mine are only 1" & I bought a hexagon punch so I don't have to cut.
Originally Posted by leatheflea
I'm currently working on a GFG and I used file folders to cut my hexi's. I found it easier to handle and sew. My hexi's are a little bigger than the norm 3 3/4. I used this tute as a quide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB2krboL-FU
10-24-2011, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Karenowc
I've been making a GFG for 10 years now. I think there are over 3,000 pieces in the quilt. I'm almost done piecing it and I used the freezer paper method.
I have a metal hex that I trace around it on freezer paper, cut that shape out and iron onto my fabric. I'm keeping the templates in the quilt until I get ready to quilt it.
Here's a couple photos:
I have a metal hex that I trace around it on freezer paper, cut that shape out and iron onto my fabric. I'm keeping the templates in the quilt until I get ready to quilt it.
Here's a couple photos:
10-24-2011, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Originally Posted by fran624
Wow a lot of info. card stock,paper,freezer,mylar and all hand sewn. Isn't there a way to do it with the machine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI&NR=1
10-24-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fran624
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Originally Posted by fran624
Wow a lot of info. card stock,paper,freezer,mylar and all hand sewn. Isn't there a way to do it with the machine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQG0V42O0fI&NR=1
10-25-2011, 05:10 AM
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This is how I cut my hexys out - using a computer generated copy of a hexigon of the size I wanted -laid them out in a word doc fitting as many as I could get onto an 8.5 X 11 form leaving a 1/4 inch border around each hexy. Used form to copy onto freezer paper (8.5 X 11) sheets that I ran one at a time threw my printer. Then I cut out the hexys and ironed them on to my fabric ( no slipping this way) for cutting. You can use a freezer paper hexy many times before it stops sticking to the fabric.
If you want hexys made from the same fabric just iron your fabric to the freezer paper and run it threw the printer one sheet at a time and it will print the hexy right onto the back of your fabric then just cut it out.
If you want hexys made from the same fabric just iron your fabric to the freezer paper and run it threw the printer one sheet at a time and it will print the hexy right onto the back of your fabric then just cut it out.
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