Exploring Shapes
82 Beginners Guide to Quilting
ASSEMBLING THE SHAPES
Step 4 Centre one paper template B
onto a piece of cut fabric, and fold the
sides of the fabric over the edges of
the paper. Sew a basting stitch around
the perimeter of the fabric, going
through the paper. Repeat in the same
way with all 26 fabric pieces
and paper templates.^2Step 5 Line up the hexagons as
desired, mixing and matching the
designs, and piece them together
using a ladder stitch.^3STITCHING IN PLACE
Step 6 Starting with the pillowcase, pin
the patchwork hexagons in position, as
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side of each hexagon unstitched, so
that you can remove the basting
stitches and the paper templates.
After removing the stitches and paper,
use a slip stitch to secure the final side
of each hexagon.^5Step 7 Repeat the previous steps to
sew and attach your row of hexagons
to the co-ordinating sheet. Finally,
press your work (see our top tips for
pressing on page 31) for a neat finish.NEED A HAND?!(^) How to slip stitch, page 59
(^) How to paper piece hexagons, p95
(^) Glossary, page 18
(^) Choosing fabrics, page 24
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