Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hexagon Update & Tips : Part 1

Several Bloggers have asked about my hexagons.

I am flattered that you guys enjoy seeing them

because sometimes I feel like I will never

finish this project!


For those of you that have asked,

here are the templates that I use:


And "YES"  I did order 600 pieces!

It seems like a lot, but in the end I will wind up

using all of them.

On my last update  I had used 427 hexagons.



There are so many  awesome tutorial out there

about hexagons.

Here are some of  my favorites:





So this is my hexagon tip:

Use your punch holder to make a hole in

the center of each paper piece.



This really helps out when you are trying to remove the

paper piece.
Simply slide a pencil or the end of your scissors

into the hole.

Lift to remove the paper piece.



This paper piece is now ready for re-use on another hexagon.

I hope that this helps out!


Until Next Time ... Happy Quilting!

9 comments:

  1. What a great tip, I am going to put this post as a favorite so I can visit those other blogs at my leisure...thanks so much!

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  2. Thanks for the tip! I love hexagons, but I hate removing the papers - now it will change:)

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  3. Great tips! I have made a few templates that I printed on card stock. It worked beautifully. Look forward to the more tips.

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  4. Great tip Stefanie, thanks for sharing!

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  5. How yummy, thanks for sharing the tutorial. I did mine the same way except the hole in the centre of the piece. Such a great idea - Hugs Nat

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  6. Awesome tip! I must try this.

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  7. Thanks for showing this. I wondered how you get perfect hexagons. Now I know:)

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  8. THANK YOU! The tip about punching a hole in the middle of the template is genius! I have just started doing that and am finding it so much easier! :)

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  9. thanks so much .. what a great idea... taking it for myself.

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