Cut 2-inch to 4-1/2-inch hexagons from strips, or fussy cut the largest size. (Remember, we measure hexagons by the length of the finished side!) The 4-1/2-inch hexagon is approximately 7 1/4 inches across from one flat side to the other. This new tool is perfect for displaying large prints, machine embroidery, and quilting. The hexagon shape is so much more interesting than a square!