What is English Paper Piecing?
‘English Paper Piecing’ (or EPP) is a popular hand-sewing method used in traditional patchwork and quilt-making. Originating in England in the late 1700’s it was also known as ‘Mosaic Patchwork’ and it is one of the old patchwork techniques that has survived through the ages. The method involves the stabilisation of a fabric patch by…
Read MoreEnglish Paper Piecing Instructions for Using Diamonds
The preparations are the same as when working with Hexagons or other paper shapes: Place the paper shape on the wrong side of the fabric (pin the paper in place if needed). Cut the fabric patch at least ¼ inch (6-7 mm) larger than the paper using good scissors. It is important to have…
Read MoreFast ‘Corner-catching’ Method
This method is only suitable for small to medium sized paper pieces (1/2 to 1 inch edges in length; 1 to 2.5 cm). The difference here is that you do NOT stitch through the paper piece at all. This has the advantage that there are no basting stitches that need to be removed and the…
Read MoreEnglish Paper Piecing Instructions for Hexagons
Place the paper shape on the wrong side of the fabric (pin the paper in place if needed). Cut the fabric patch at least ¼ inch (6-7 mm) larger than the paper using good scissors. It is important to have enough fabric excess to easily cover the paper shape all the way around, remember this…
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