I’m thrilled to be involved in this Old School BOM project! It’s always so good to learn some basics for quilting, as well as something new! Thanks to Kim for including me and giving me the opportunity to show you all something “old school” done in a new way. We'll be making an old school Hexie block with a fussy cut center.
Years later I was preparing some applique’ shapes using freezer paper and starch and it dawned on me that perhaps this would work for basting EPP shapes. It worked like a charm, but after a while, I realized I needed some tools (notions) that were not available. My husband encouraged me to start designing what I needed and we now have a line of EPP and Applique' notions for Starch Basting. I've got a few videos on my website that tell you all about the technique and notions, and shows you just how to use them. Take a look HERE and after watching you'll be ready to begin the block. Try to watch the second video listed (from your PC or Android device) as it is the most recent. If you don't have a PC, you can watch the first video loaded. The rest are nice to watch too!
The basics of this technique are:
1-Make the hexie template from a double layer of freezer paper.
2-Cut fabric 1/4" larger on all sides of the hexie.
3-Iron the template to the wrong side of the fabric.
4-Paint the seam allowance with starch.
5-Fold the seam allowance onto the template and iron until dry with a mini iron.
6-Let the hexie cool and remove the template. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
7-Sew the hexies together...YAY!
When you finish getting educated on this method from the videos, download the PDF file HERE . You'll need to complete the checkout process, but don't worry, I will not ask for your credit card info or spam you! This is just the way my website requires you to get the download. Upon checkout completion a Purchase Confirmation box will pop up and you can get the download DIRECTLY FROM THIS BOX. That's the easiest way to find the link. 😊 An email will also be sent with the link to get the download.
You can make the hexie with a fussy cut center as shown above, or if you'd rather have a block full of hexies, you'll need to make a few more and fill the center as shown below. I can't wait to see how you make your block with your fabrics when you post in the Old School BOM FB Group! Have fun and please let me know if you have any questions by asking in the FB group or by sending me an email through the comment form on the website, TraditionalPrimitives.com.
Join the Old School BOM | Facebook FB group and join the fun to learn the basics of quilting! Here is a list of the participating designers sharing our lessons, tips and tricks.
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