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Flower power pattern

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Sewcla1947
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Flower power pattern

Post by Sewcla1947 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:11 am

Help! What is the trick to line up points on hexagon pattern. I know it's suppose to be full-proof, but I have ripped out so many times - I have worn the material out. I know what they say about doing the same thing over and over again.

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Marilynsgrammy
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Re: Flower power pattern

Post by Marilynsgrammy » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:20 am

I've had a couple of mine not match perfectly. but not by much.. are yours way off? maybe they need to be measured again.

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FarmChick
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Re: Flower power pattern

Post by FarmChick » Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:19 pm

Be sure to stop 1/4" from the edge. I like to mark my start/stop points with a marking implement (your choice... Frixion, eversharp lead, water soluble. Be sure they are accurate. I also pin the dots before sewing.

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Re: Flower power pattern

Post by scrapquilter48 » Sun Nov 02, 2014 1:36 am

That is the reason, why I fear the hexagon, points after watching Eleanor Burns video on you tube, felt more at ease in attempting some day.. I'm cutting my itty bitty with a mini hexi for later.

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Re: Flower power pattern

Post by scrapquilter48 » Mon Nov 24, 2014 3:30 am

I have recently viewed Eleanor burns & Missouri quilt hexie videos, and you tubes, a few different styles.. Some based on adding a triangle another based on half hexie sewing by row no points to worry, then another was form a pocket style and turn over and iron 3 flowers one top each other.. All very lovely, and looked easy..

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