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    Old 10-26-2011, 08:00 PM
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    I just use regular photocopy paper and it has worked fine...
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    Old 10-26-2011, 09:19 PM
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    Welcome to the group. I use freezer paper for mine.
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    Old 10-26-2011, 10:31 PM
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    1/2" finished? 3/4" finished? Wow! You gals sure have stamina!
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    Old 10-26-2011, 10:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by LoveQuilten
    I lost my husband in January from lung cancer. Without GOd, family,friends and the Quilting board and my quilting I would be lost. I also do mine while watching T.V. at night and it really gets rid of the stress. Thanks for all of you that replied. I get so many good ideas from you all.
    Love Quilten, I'm very sorry for your loss.
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    Old 10-27-2011, 02:31 AM
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    I making one right now that has 6,000 hexagons.
    I bought cardstock from Sam's club.
    Mine is made up with all kinds of fabric designs and colors I keep looking for more so I can have a scrappy looking quilt.
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    Old 10-27-2011, 06:20 AM
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    I use index cards, over and over.

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    Old 10-27-2011, 06:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by simplyme
    I print my hexes on card stock and then put on a good movie and start cutting. nice way to spend an evening with hubby. It goes by really fast. When I get ready to baste my hexes to fabric I cut stripes of fabric and then cut squares together. This is a great to go project. I can sew a couple of flowers while sitting in car rider line. I am currently working on a 1/2 inch hex projuct. Good luck on yours.
    Is your half inch project an "Insanity Quilt"? I have made a few half in. flowers to applique on border's etc, but don't think I have it in me to do a whole quilt!!
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    Old 10-27-2011, 07:10 AM
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    Lovequilten, Sending you sympathy in the loss of your spouse. I make my little templates out of plastic. Use oleo tub lids, milk carton sides, etc. Anything that has a flat surface. I punch a small hole on the center with a hole punch. Then I use my pointed dowel to pop them out when I get a section sewn together. I admire anyone who makes a GFG. I just hope I can get mine finished while I can still sew.
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    Old 10-27-2011, 07:23 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quiltbeagle
    Isn't photo paper pricey? I buy cardstock whenever I find it on sale and it's perfect. I use Texasfreckles.com for my free hexie templates. It's a nice site to look around in.
    Thanks for the info - GFG is on my list too.
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