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Hexagons Made Easy

March 1, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

English Paper Piecing is easy using the Fiskars Easy Squeeze punch

I love English Paper Piecing, particularly the process of hand sewing the shapes together to create one of kind patterns that can be used in so many ways. I have been buying the pre-cut hexagon shapes to use in my English Paper Piecing projects and then reusing them several times until they became too crumpled. When I was asked if I wanted to road test the new Fiskars Easy Squeeze Hexagon punches, I jumped at the opportunity. Now I can cut hexagons as needed using the Fiskars Each Squeeze Hexagon range of punches.

English Paper Piecing is easy using the Fiskars Easy Squeeze punch

Available in three sizes (extra-large, large, and medium) so you can cut the size that best suits your project. The Extra Large punch has sides that are one inch in length; the large has 3/4 inch sides; and the medium has 1/2 inch sides. Fiskars have designed their punches so that they cut cleanly and with minimal force required. I have been busy cutting out lots of hexagons today from a scraps of lightweight card and they were super easy to cut. The punch has a comfortable ergonomic handle that is easy to use. I won’t need to reuse the hexagons papers now that they are so quick and easy to punch from paper offcuts I have at home. I will be able to recycle the junk mail to use in my hexagon papers. The punches have been given an “ease of use” certification from the Arthritis Foundation (USA).


English Paper Piecing is easy using the Fiskars Easy Squeeze punch

We recommend the Fiskars Punch for anyone who enjoys English Paper Piecing. Now you will have perfectly cut hexagons when needed.Colourful hexagons

English Paper Piecing is easy using the Fiskars Easy Squeeze punch

Here is a round-up of some of our most popular hexagon projects (not all of them involve English Paper Piecing)Round-up of Hexagon inspired sewing projects

Hexagon Sewing Kit

Hexagon Fabric Tray

Hexagon Pincushion

Hexagon Pillow Case

Retro Pillow

Hexagon Coasters

Pretty Liberty Hexagon Pouch

Disclaimer: We were sent the Fiskars Easy Squeeze Punch for review purposes. All opinions are our own.

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: EPP, hexagon, hexies, sewing tools

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Comments

  1. liz n. says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Oooooooohhh….

    I might be able to justify buying three separate punches that essentially do the same thing if it means I don’t have to trace and cut out THOUSANDS of hexies! (I make an awful lot of hexie quilts. It’s almost ridiculous.)

    *Starts looking for JoAnn’s coupon*

    😉

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:32 am

      You trace and cut by hand? This will be a big time saver for you. I wish we had Joann’s in Australia – their coupons are awesome!

      Reply
      • liz n. says

        March 2, 2016 at 8:23 am

        I have plastic templates in all the sizes I use, from 1/4″ to 2″, but, yes, I almost always trace them off onto cardstock. I know, I could print them, but cardstock doesn’t always properly feed through my printer. 🙁

        But, seriously, yes, JoAnn’s coupons are great! You can stack them if you have several qualifying items, and they accept Michael’s coupons! GAH!

        These cutters will save me a world of time! YOU just saved me a world of time with this post!

        Reply
  2. Patti says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:17 am

    Wow they sound super. Might just have to have one.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:33 am

      They are a great tool to have on hand for English paper Piecing.

      Reply
  3. Tine says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:35 am

    What a great tool! I haven’t worked too much with hexies so far, but this might just make it a little easier to get started!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:34 am

      I love how portable hexies are – be warned they are addictive 🙂 This punch is a great starting point…

      Reply
  4. Jane Campbell says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I use their round punch and I could honestly kiss the inventor!. He/she has made my life so much easier, as I make lots of tags! Great product!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 3, 2016 at 6:32 am

      That is great to hear Jane! I must look out for their round punch next.

      Reply
  5. Carla says

    March 3, 2016 at 3:35 am

    I absolutely LOVE my Fiskars punches!! I still need to buy the “Medium” but use the other 2 all the time! They are awesome!!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 3, 2016 at 6:34 am

      Glad to hear! I have used the two larger ones too but am looking forward to making some of the smallest size – they will be so sweet at that size.

      Reply
  6. Gayle says

    March 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Hi, I have 2 of the Fiskars hexagon punches. Love this company . Can I ask; are you punching them out in yardstick then tracing them on the material ? Looks like such a great project. Thanking you in advance.
    Gayle

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 9, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Gayle – I use the punch to cut the papers out of light weight card.I hand cut the faric approx 3/8 inch larger than the paper before hand basting it around the paper. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Gayle says

        March 10, 2016 at 2:41 am

        Thank you so much. I am going to try this looks so fun.
        Gayle

        Reply

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