Basic Shapes
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These are basic geometrical shapes for English Paper Piecing.

Hexagons
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The classic 1 inch hexagon patterh, including border pieces to get a
rectangular object: :download:`epp_hexagons.svg`

And the corresponding cutting patter with half-inch allowance
:download:`epp_hexagons_cut.svg`; note that only the hexagons are
marked, and you would have to measure yourself the allowance on any
border piece.

Squares
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2.5 cm squares :download:`epp_squares_25mm.svg`, approximately matching
with the hexagons above.