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Home / Quilting / English Paper Piecing (EPP)

English Paper Piecing (EPP)

Category: <span>English Paper Piecing (EPP)</span>

English paper piecing (also referred to as EPP) is a quilting technique where small pieces of fabric are formed into shapes around paper templates and stitched together. Popular shapes are pentagons, hexagons, diamonds and clamshells.

English Paper Pieced (EPP) Ornaments

EPP Moravian Star Tree-6

How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament with Diamonds

EPP Moravian Star Ornaments made with Diamonds are an adaptation of an 1830's geometry lesson. The first known star, made in a German boys' school had 110 points! This version...

EPP Tree-Shaped Ornament with Hexies on Tree

How to Make an EPP Tree-Shaped Ornament with Hexies

With just 10 EPP hexies per side, you can make an English Paper Piecing (EPP) tree-shaped ornament for your Christmas tree. If you are new to EPP, this is a...

Finished EPP Wreath Ornament

How to Make an EPP Wreath Ornament with Hexies

A large English Paper Piecing (EPP) project can seem daunting. But a small project, such as an ornament, lets you try the technique on something easy. And it's something that...

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English Paper Piecing tools

Tips and Tricks for English Paper Piecing

English paper piecing is a perfect project to take with you on the go, or to keep hands busy on a creative project while watching TV. Use up scraps from…
EPP Moravian Star Tree-6

How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament with Diamonds

EPP Moravian Star Ornaments made with Diamonds are an adaptation of an 1830's geometry lesson. The first known star, made in a German boys' school had 110 points! This version…
EPP Moravian Star Tree-1

How to Fussy Cut EPP Diamonds

Design possibilities are bountiful with a simple diamond shape, but the added element of intentional fabric placement adds endless opportunities. Once you learn how to fussy cut EPP diamonds, you…
EPP Tree-Shaped Ornament with Hexies on Tree

How to Make an EPP Tree-Shaped Ornament with Hexies

With just 10 EPP hexies per side, you can make an English Paper Piecing (EPP) tree-shaped ornament for your Christmas tree. If you are new to EPP, this is a…
EPP video game quilt done

Designing, Organizing & Making an EPP Video Game Quilt

Early on in the spring of 2016, I needed a little project to keep my fingers busy while sitting backstage during shows and while riding the bus. Four years and…
White EPP star on tree

How to Make an EPP Star Ornament with Diamonds

A large English Paper Piecing (EPP) project can seem daunting. But a small project, such as an ornament, lets you try the technique on something easy. And it’s something that…
Finished EPP Wreath Ornament

How to Make an EPP Wreath Ornament with Hexies

A large English Paper Piecing (EPP) project can seem daunting. But a small project, such as an ornament, lets you try the technique on something easy. And it's something that…
Millie on the Lawn quilt

Spotlight: Katja Marek, Quilter and Shop Owner

Having filled her life with creative endeavors since childhood, it's no surprise that Katja Marek creates with fabric for both business and pleasure. Owner of a busy brick-and-mortar quilt shop,…
Finished EPP Travel Case Angled

How to Make an EPP Travel Case with Kraft-Tex

Kraft-Tex is a versatile heavy paper product that sews like fabric and acts like leather. It's super sturdy, so is great for a project that will get a lot of…

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