English Paper Piecing is
a fun easy way to make complex patch work quilts by hand. You
use precut paper pieces to baste your fabric around. After basting,
the pieces are whip stitched together with the paper inside
to hold the accurate shape. Once a shape is completely surrounded
by other shapes the center paper piece can be popped out and
reused.
One
great thing about English Paper Piecing is that it is very portable.
It is easy to carry a project with you in your purse or a small
bag. You can piece on airplanes, in waiting rooms, at hospitals,
and traveling in the car. My favorite time to paper piece is
during TV time.
The die cut Paper Pieces are reusable.
Quality card stock paper (not freezer paper) allows you to reuse
each piece a number of times.
Would you like to try out English
Paper Piecing? Just send for our sample
kit.
The
size of a shape is determined by the length of its edge,
shown as distance "S" below. This makes matching of
shapes very easy. A 1" hexagon goes with a 1" diamond,
which goes with a 1" triangle, etc.
Tutorials and Tools
Basting
wide corners - The best shape for a beginner is the hexagon
in the 1" to 1-1/2" size.
Check
out out QuiltCampus online EPP workshops for fun projects
to make.
Paper Pieces Patterns
Sarah's
Star
Add this quilt to your
holiday decorations or change the fabric for a
quilt you can enjoy all year.
This pieced quilt works equally well as a wall
quilt and as a table topper. Click here
for more information.
Merry
Christmas to all
A holiday wreath that
stays fresh all season long! This wall hanging
can also be used as a center medallion in a larger
quilt. Click here
for more information.
Hearts
In Bloom
Combining both pieced
shapes and appliqué, this miniature variation
of the Dresden Plate looks great in a two color
scheme or as a scrap quilt. How does your garden
grow? Click here
for more information.
Daisy
Chain
This cheerful quilt is
a combination of our medium chrysanthemum and
16-patch. Designed as a table topper, you
can use it to brighten up your kitchen or a guest
room. Click here
for more information.
Crazy
Pieced Hearts
You will love these 18
crazy pieced hearts! A quick method is used
to create the fabric for your appliquéd
hearts. Let your imagination go wild. Click here
for more information.
Free
Projects
Book
Marks - These are fun and easy to make. Great as a gift.
Book
Marks - These are fun and easy to make. Great as a gift.
Ornaments - Decorate the season with these cute ornaments.
Pincushions
- All different sizes and shapes!
Potato
Holder - Keep those finger cool with this easy project.
Pot
Handle Holders - Keep those finger cool with this fun project.
Star
Stuffy - Cute ornament to hang during the holidays.
Fish
Stuffy - Cute toy for the little one.