Tips and Tricks for English Paper Piecing
English paper piecing (EPP) is a perfect project to take with you on the go, or to keep hands busy on a creative project while watching TV. You start with...
English Paper Piecing (EPP)
English Paper Piecing (or EPP) is enjoying a resurgence due to new bold, graphic patterns, easy techniques and simple supplies. Small pieces of fabric wrap around the edges of paper templates, creating crisp lines and precise pieces. When stitched together, the pieces reveal English Paper Piecing patterns from simple flowers to intriguing optical illusions. English Paper Piecing projects can accompany you almost anywhere to feed your creativity for a few minutes or a few hours.
English Paper Piecing Basics
Learn How to English Paper Piece (EPP) for Beginners
I was going on a cruise (a quilting cruise, no less, with Quilt Seminars at Sea) and had been asked to demonstrate how to English Paper Piece to the group....
English Paper Piecing Supplies: EPP Essentials
English paper piecing, aka EPP, is a unique way to construct quilts by hand. It is an old technique that has new popularity. Often these days, we need a quiet,...
English Paper Pieced (EPP) Ornaments
How to Make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament
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...
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. It's a fun tradition to make homemade Christmas ornaments...
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...
More English Paper Piecing (EPP)
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…
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…
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 a Travel Kit for English Paper Piecing
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…
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. Jess Finn is at the center of the movement.English Paper Piecing Supplies: EPP Essentials
English paper piecing, aka EPP, is a unique way to construct quilts by hand. It is an old technique that has new popularity. Often these days, we need a quiet,…
EPP Scissor Sheaf
Hand embroidered scissor case with 1/4-inch English Paper Pieced hexagons. Cotton fabric, embroidery floss and decorative cording. Stitched by hand.