Sisty88

Thanks everyone! I have ordered some of the brandy's hexagons because I could order them online nice and easy! I'm going to keep looking for some diamond shape ones as I think it would be lovely to make some hexagons with stars in them as well!
I just received my subscription to love patchwork and quilting which had some free paper hexagons so I will have a play with those while I'm waiting for the plastic ones to arrive :-)
Thanks again for all the suggestions, I knew I could count on you guys!

jarenie

I have used these for years. I make my own by using a template and the top of plastic containers I cut out the Hex and then us a hole punch for the center. They are still working great.
PM me and I can give you spacific directions.

ziegamomma

Jarenie, I would love to see the directions for the template. Others may want them, too. Thanks

Sisty88

Wow, they've just arrived today! I can't believe how quickly they got here, I was expecting at least another week of waiting! They look perfect (although I have been getting on ok with the paper ones! I just don't want to be cutting them out all the time!) I like that they come with a template for cutting out the fabric as well, I've just been guessing with the paper ones and have had some that didn't work so well!
I've found it easiest to use a paper clip to get the fabric attached (a tip from someone on qb) but the fabric still moved around a bit, so I use one on each side, so much easier! Just have to make sure the thread doesnt get hooked around them!
I love this forum, so many helpful people!

Geri B

Check out Sue Daley Designs for how to hints.......she's got some good stuff too!