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...
English Paper Piecing (EPP)
English Paper Piecing (EPP)
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.
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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,...
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 use,...
Spotlight: Jess Finn, English Paper Piecing Designer
With makers on the move, it's no surprise that the portable technique of English Paper Piecing (EPP) is on the rise, and Jess Finn is at the center of the...
English Paper Piecing Provisions
English paper piecing, also known as EPP, is a unique way of constructing quilts by hand. It is an old technique that has been revived for these times when we...
Handmade Scissor Sheaf
I designed and made this handmade scissor sheaf case for a dear friend. I started with itty-bitty little 1/4″ hexies put together with the English Paper Piecing (EPP) method. These...
How to English Paper Piece: EPP Table Topper with Hexagons
I was going on a cruise (a quilting cruise, no less, with Quilt Seminars at Sea) and had been asked to demonstrate English Paper Piecing to the group. I like...
