about precut hexies...

[mario1360]

I just saw many very nice fabrics precuts for 6inch Hexies.
Do you make your own piecing templates?
I did not see any paper ones on M* except for a mini one that looks like a key chain ornement......
thank you.

[quiltsRfun]

Re: about precut hexies...

Hexie so aren't my thing but I think most quilters would use their sewing machine for these.

[mario1360]

Re: about precut hexies...

thanks, I will look for a tutorial, I was under the impression that all hexiess had to be folded around some paper template first.....

[quiltingaway]

Re: about precut hexies...

Valori Wells has a cute pattern using large scale hexies. They are joined in rows with 60 degree triangles surrounding the hexagons. It is a great easy pattern

http://www.valoriwells.com/designs/rosalie-quilt

[lmanna]

Re: about precut hexies...

If you're looking to do English Paper Piecing... I buy all of my "paper" from PaperPieces.com. Looks like they have some 6" hexie papers.

http://www.paperpieces.com/shop/Hexagons--Variations/Hexagons/p/6-Hexagon-x4861747.htm

[quiltingaway]

Re: about precut hexies...

And here is a link to a class for the Rosalie quilt pattern. The pictures give an idea of how the quilt is constucted.

http://stitchinpostinsisters.typepad...ilt-class.html

[MRoy]

Re: about precut hexies...

Here's a quick video by Eleanor Burns using hexies and triangles. She uses a template to make hers. You'd need to figure out the size of 60 degree triangle to go with the size of precut hexie being used.

[shirleyknot]

Re: about precut hexies...

If you are good with the 1/4 inch seam, you can do it without papers. I have done several times.

[mario1360]

Re: about precut hexies...

wow, thank you very much, I will check all your suggestions.

[Pandabear]

Re: about precut hexies...

I'm just learning hexies so I cheated and bought 2 die cuts for my Big Kick. I cut out my papers with them then cut squares of fabric the old fashioned way - with a rotary cutter.