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Fiskars X-Large Squeeze Punch, Hexagon, White?
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I don't know if OP did, but I have a few specialty shapes hole punchers from my days of scrapbooking, and you definitely can buy them easily and they're sooo simple to use. I just googled, and this was the first one to pop up. I haven't used this brand, but it looks similar to what I have (idk what brand mine are, I got them at Michael's Crafts and they're smaller, this one is large), and it's nice because you can see exactly what you'll be cutting out, so no guesswork and you can line up the pictures exactly right!
DUDE THERE IS! THAT'S SUCH A GOOD IDEA!
That is very clever, sir. I love the simplicity.
I would also consider getting an hex punchout. I haven’t tried it, size might be too big, but there is this one in Amazon for $13:
https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-X-Large-Squeeze-Punch-Hexagon/dp/B00E3FSTN8
I've started a massive EPP project to use up all of my scrap fabric. I bought a hexagonal punch thing and use it to cut my own paper pieces out of junk mail, old birthday cards, etc. After that, the only cost is fabric and thread. I keep making a big stash of hexagonal pieces and then put them together into diamond-shaped blocks.
Once I have a big enough stack, I will piece the diamonds into a quilt (then there will also be the cost of batting, backing fabric and binding, but maybe I can be thrifty about that too.)
You could always take the hexagons (or a different shape, if you can find a punch for it) and make smaller items like drawstring gift bags, coasters, etc.
I was thinking about this too and remembered there is a punch gadget for making hexie papers! Fiskars has a punch in a couple different sizes but it's for paper/card stock and not fabric. Accuquilt cutters are awesome and I lust for one.
Canadian so linking the Amazon.ca link :
It's a fiskars punch so it can likely be picked up at a craft store like Michael's or something Michael's adjacent
I bought a Fiskars XL Hexagon punch and some cardstock to get started on EPP. It makes about 1" side hexagons. I've loved it. https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-X-Large-Squeeze-Punch-Hexagon/dp/B00E3FSTN8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XUXJIG7HKBBA&dchild=1&keywords=fiskars+hexagon+punch&qid=1634956715&sprefix=Fiskars+hex%2Caps%2C686&sr=8-1
I use this template to make cutting and fussy cutting easy. https://www.amazon.com/Quilting-Simplicity-Jelly-Roll-Ruler/dp/B08Y68HM4S/ref=sr_1_36?crid=3L6OHN6SXWVJF&dchild=1&keywords=hexagon+templates+quilting&qid=1634956564&sprefix=Hexagon+template%2Caps%2C407&sr=8-36
I use Elmer's Washable School Gluesticks to easily tack the cloth to the paper while I sew baste. I like John James Milliners/Straw needles in size 11. They are slightly flexy, so it really makes sewing the hexagons together easier. A thread conditioner helps, but I found Aurfil thread to tangle the least. I heard Sulky is quite good too. Short lengths at a time, as the wear on dragging across the papers weakens the thread.
Hexies are easy to make, travel well and can be assembled in a huge variety of ways. They can be a fun start.
I got mine on Amazon
Fiskars X-Large Squeeze Punch, Hexagon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3FSTN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CnxrDbT8XXQ8V
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