My GFG Hexes

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05-28-2011, 09:08 AM

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gdcleanfun

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I'd like to mention one small trick: punching a hole in the middle of the paper is best done before the fabric is stitched around the paper. :)

05-28-2011, 09:14 AM

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angiecub

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Quote:

Originally Posted by true4uca

This is how I make my hexes. First (in my case) I cut a 3 inch strip of fabric,fold in half to make a 1.5 inch strip.Put a piece of tape on my triangle ruler 1.5 inches from tip. Place triangle on folded strip (folded edge toward me). Cut on both sides of triangle. This gives me a hexie shape. Attach fabric to card stock (punch a hole in cars stock). Fold fabric over edges of paper, wip stich at corners (no need to remove stiches) Aftersewing remove pin.When hexie are sewn together you may carefully remove paper. I use pointed tweezers , paper can be reused several times.
HTH

are you just whip stitching the corners? And how are you joining the hexes together after doing that? Are you using a ladder stitch or something similar? And is this all done by hand? Thanks, just trying to understand as I really want to do one of these. Sorry for all the questions.

05-28-2011, 09:22 AM

#23

ccthomas

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Do you hand stitch each of the hexagons together or hand stitch? I don't see any stitching.

05-28-2011, 09:42 AM

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Joanne9of12

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Thanks for sharing. Up until now, I've been basting and then removing my stitches. I've got to try this!

05-28-2011, 10:09 AM

#25

pmintpat

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Lately, I have been very interested in starting a GFG project. This tute is a great way showing how to cut the fabric. And I see how it can be used to cut the paper hexes. But how do you calculate the size of the paper hex?

05-28-2011, 11:18 AM

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Patchworkmarion

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Thank you.

05-28-2011, 11:35 AM

#27

gramquilter2

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This is a great technique for making hexagons. I don't remove the basting stitches which does make the work move along faster. Am going to try your method.