Oklahoma Suzie

great idea

Bottle Blonde

I have a GFG in progress now. I print the hexagons on copy paper from the website incompetech.com. You can choose the size you want to use (mine are 1.25) I then cut my fabric into squares ( 3 x 3 for the 1.25 hex size ) I use a paper punch to make a hole in the center of each hex. Then I use an Elmer's glue stick and glue a hex to the wrong side of the fabric square. I do trim the fabric to 1/4" around the hex. Then instead of thread basting, I use regular (liquid) Elmer's glue to baste. I press 1/4" seam allowance down around the paper hex using my mini iron, then I use a toothpick to place one little dot of glue on the fabric at the corners where the fabric overlaps. I don't glue the fabric to the paper in this step. The glue dries quickly because the fabric is warm from pressing or hit it again with the iron and it will dry instantly. I can make a bunch of hex's using this glue method --- the quilt police may not approve ---- too bad! I only use Elmer's glue because I know for sure it will wash out. After the hex's are sewn, I stick a toothpick in the hole in the paper, swivel it around and the paper pops right out. I hope you can adopt all or part of my method to make your project enjoyable. This is my first English Paper Pieced quilt and I love it so far and plan to make many more.

justwannaquilt

I too am making a GMFG all the flowers (except six) are yellow with brown centers (the six are white with yellow centers) and tan pebble looking pathways. I cut my print my hexagons on cartstock printer paper, then cut them with an xacto knife and punch a whole in the middle. I then glue the paper hex to a 2 inch square of fabric and thread baste. Then I sew two hexagons together and I make a bunch of two hex sections, then I sew three of those together to make a six hex flower(but I don't connect the first and last hex together so it does not close it all the way until I add the center). Once I get all the flowers done I will start on the centers. and then I will do the pathways. I am using the paperpieces.com template sheet and method but cutting my own hex papers.

My hexs are 3/4 inch and they are single ring flowers! Finished quilt will be super large lap. AS SOOON as this one is finished I am starting a larger one done in 1930 repros.

oops forgot to add links.
http://paperpieces.com/contents/en-us/d30.html
http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/hexagonal/ hexagon size = the measurment of ONE side!

roselady

Yes, the paper come off very easily, and I reuse the paper pieces over and over again. I think I sew them together the traditional english way, right sides together and whip stitch from edge to edge. I love all hand sewing, applique, quilting, embroidery, but english paper piecing is the best when you might not be in a position to watch every stitch you are taking. You get in a rhythm and it is amazing how fast you can sew this way. Using the heavier card stock type paper is good because it makes it hard for your needle to pierce that deep, so your stitches stay on the edge where they should.

Honchey

Hi,I have made my own templates from an acrylic hexagon. I started saving the lightweight cardstock inserts (reply postcards) in magazines and sometimes the Sunday paper inserts. The shiny inserts are too heavy I won't use them. Place the template on top of the cardstock--pick up both holding it firmly so that it doesn't slip- carefully cut along the sides of the template .A medium size scissor is the best size to use. Not the embroidery ones- the next size . I use a paper punch to make a hole in the middle of the paper hex so that it will be easy to remove after you have sewn the fabric onto the template. I have made them1.5" to 3". Stack several of them to see if they are the same. If you see that they aren't , you have to make sure that when you are cutting the card stock you are getting as close to the bottom edge of the template as possible.. I will take some photos tomorrow to show you how I do it. I made a over a thousand of them watching tv. I made alot of confetti doing it. You can start collecting the cards now. If you pm me your address I can send you some so you can get started. The great thing about this way is that it doesn't cost you anything ! Anne

humbird

http://www.laurassewingstudio.com/Em...GMFG/gmfg.html

This site has a lot of layout possabilities if anyone is interested. Scrool down to the bottom.

littlehud

You did the same thing I did. I bought my first hexes on line and have cut some since then. The 2.5 inch squares work great and are easy to cut. Mine is still a work in progress but it will be done someday. I take it camping and have something to work on there.

roseOfsharon

I have saved this topic in bookmarks... Many good suggestions and I would love to attempt this as well!

nanjam62

I don't understand what her product is. Is it an embroidery design that looks like the GMFG? I couldn't find an explanation for it. Loved some of her layouts.

maryv

I have to agree with Namjan62 - I was confused at to what her product actually was???