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Hexagon graph paper for English paper piecing

Free printable hexagon graph paper for EPP and hexagon quilts. ½ to 2 inch hexagons at actual size, pointy or flat top; download PDF, PNG or SVG.

Hexagon size (side length)

Orientation

Paper & style

Paper size

Orientation

Margins

Line colour

Print-size check ruler Project / date header Small StitchRove credit at the bottom

Print at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. Then measure the check ruler at the bottom of the sheet: if it is exactly 1 inch and 2 cm, your cells are true to size.

Hexagon graph paper for English paper piecing

Plan hexagon quilts, rosettes and mosaics at the real size of your papers. The info line under the preview shows the size across the flats and from point to point for the hexagon you picked.

Working with diamonds, triangles or tumbling blocks? Use isometric graph paper. For backing and binding, see the quilt calculator.

How to use it

Choose the hexagon size. EPP hexagons are named by the length of one side, so a 1 inch hexagon has 1 inch sides.
Choose pointy-top or flat-top orientation.
Download and print at 100% (actual size).
Colour in a layout, or cut the hexagons out to use as paper piecing templates.

Questions

How are EPP hexagons measured?

English paper piecing hexagons are named by the length of one side. A 1 inch hexagon has 1 inch sides, measures about 1.73 inches across the flat sides and 2 inches from point to point.

Can I print my own hexagon templates for English paper piecing?

Yes. Print at actual size on card stock or heavy paper and cut along the lines. Add your seam allowance (usually 3/8 inch) when you cut the fabric, not the paper.

How do I plan a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt?

Each flower is a ring of six hexagons around a centre hexagon. Colour rosettes on the hexagon graph paper to try fabric placements before you start basting.

What size hexagon should I use?

Small hexagons (1/2 to 3/4 inch) suit detailed, portable projects. 1 to 1 1/2 inch hexagons are a popular all-round size; 2 inch hexagons cover a quilt quickly.