tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post3286444066126704957..comments2024-03-28T19:00:14.648-07:00Comments on Sew Sew Go: Help!! I need a little advice please.JanuaryThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05314838433090919142noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-60799407048318925062012-04-14T19:59:43.179-07:002012-04-14T19:59:43.179-07:00I think I prefer paper for hexagons too, but I als...I think I prefer paper for hexagons too, but I also think I don't cut them out very well. LOL I did a bunch with freezer paper and I'm pretty sure they were off - not a lot, not even a centimeter, but it just felt like they weren't "perfect" - I never look for perfection with a quilt, but doing these caused me to. I can see my threads too, but I figure whoever I give a gift to won't see it, so I'm okay with it. I am going to try the suggestion of grey and beige thread though!Tsoniki Crazy Bullhttp://mebeingcrafty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-31227283520603391442012-04-12T13:34:20.236-07:002012-04-12T13:34:20.236-07:00I too, have had no luck with the teflon hexagons a...I too, have had no luck with the teflon hexagons and much prefer the paper ones. The first time I made pentagons I followed this tutorial and the glue method is much easier for me than the basting stitches.<br /><br />http://oneforawish.blogspot.com/2011/09/spiked-wheel-tutorial.htmlJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875880306028064628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-30911321713922564832012-04-12T01:41:08.254-07:002012-04-12T01:41:08.254-07:00you can't get rid of the stitches showing, but...you can't get rid of the stitches showing, but they will show much less once you have removed the templates. I only use thin paper (approx. 60g per square meter) as templates I simply print the hexagons on it (there are several free hexagon graph paper generators on the net). I firmly baste the fabric on the paper - means my basting thread goes through fabric and paper, that way I can only use the templates twice rarely more often but the fabric keeps firm, especially at the corners.Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456092236170418634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-4497192436801226472012-04-11T20:37:37.245-07:002012-04-11T20:37:37.245-07:00The best toning threads colors are either a grey o...The best toning threads colors are either a grey or mid-tone beige/taupe. In Aurifil 50wt Dark Grey #2605 is my fave followed by Beige #2326. Use the grey if your prints are predominantly cool and the beige if they are warm in color. Hope this helps...Your stitches are fine!fiberchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03611433674621659866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-28286353047490648532012-04-11T19:22:10.995-07:002012-04-11T19:22:10.995-07:00I've purchased several packs of the plastic he...I've purchased several packs of the plastic hexies, and really enjoy them. I suggest using a light, neutral thread - grey or beige. I baste these down only after pinning the fabric through the little hole in the middle of the plastic template. I know I'm describing it terribly, so here's a photo: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/Gyrmalcyn/plastichexie.jpg<br /><br />The fabric still slides around a bit, but I have much less difficulty basting them this way. Then, once they're sewn together, I can snip the basting and remove the plastic templates.Grey Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000609665113112519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-1108440368687532262012-04-11T19:10:39.331-07:002012-04-11T19:10:39.331-07:00No experience with the plastic hexagons. I am hap...No experience with the plastic hexagons. I am happy with paper ones. I bought them rather than cut them out. I think the thread usually shows some. Try using a thin thread in a grey color that may blend with all the colors. Good luckAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773838276427676034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-82338769381437610172012-04-11T17:08:21.729-07:002012-04-11T17:08:21.729-07:00thanks for sharing your experience with the plasti...thanks for sharing your experience with the plastic hexagons - I nearly bought those last time I was in Joanns, now I don't think I will. I haven't made any hexies yet, but I think the stitches always show.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733260699809919293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-56844583226974619702012-04-11T16:18:26.145-07:002012-04-11T16:18:26.145-07:00No suggestions - sorry! I'm avoiding the hexie...No suggestions - sorry! I'm avoiding the hexies this month. Think I'm going to make some other blocks instead - hand sewing just is not for me. <br /><br />Honestly I think your stitches are fine! No one will be looking that closely at the quilt and will just be enjoying the overall effect :)Kristy QPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03211930432549870795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-47973643334623050662012-04-11T15:06:02.667-07:002012-04-11T15:06:02.667-07:00I cant give you any advice, but I think that fabri...I cant give you any advice, but I think that fabric is so cool and your hexies look great anyways!Sana Sarotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04922574934009011846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-75725477951263202342012-04-11T14:14:54.725-07:002012-04-11T14:14:54.725-07:00I think you can;t avoid seeing the stitches - the ...I think you can;t avoid seeing the stitches - the key is to make them as small and regular as possible - maybe try a cream or a grey thread? Love the fabricsJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483861583825023558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464690853649404835.post-36236483687231808992012-04-11T13:54:36.721-07:002012-04-11T13:54:36.721-07:00I don't like those plastic things, they need t...I don't like those plastic things, they need to be more flexible and thinner, so they pop out. Last week I did up a hexie tutorial. It might help you....<br />Http://kateyz.blogspot.com/2012/04/hexagon-tutorial-part-1.htmlKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307333354110021492noreply@blogger.com