Video Tutorials
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EPP Video Tutorial: All Hexagons, Great and Small!
In this extensive tutorial Nancy will take you through all the stages of English Paper Piecing (EPP) with the most popular paper shape of all by far: The classic Hexagon!...
EPP Video Tutorial: All Hexagons, Great and Small!
In this extensive tutorial Nancy will take you through all the stages of English Paper Piecing (EPP) with the most popular paper shape of all by far: The classic Hexagon!...
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EPP Video Tutorial: Diamonds – A Tale of 2 ‘Tails’
In this tutorial you will be taught all the ‘Ins and Outs’, the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of English Paper Piecing (EPP) with Diamond paper pieces. Starting with the most popular...
EPP Video Tutorial: Diamonds – A Tale of 2 ‘Tails’
In this tutorial you will be taught all the ‘Ins and Outs’, the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ of English Paper Piecing (EPP) with Diamond paper pieces. Starting with the most popular...
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EPP Video Tutorial: Dealing with Curved Paper P...
When the flower is finished, Nancy guides you through the process of appliqueing the flower onto a piece of background fabric (⏯️20.01). Learn how to ‘cast off’ (⏯️22.10) when you...
EPP Video Tutorial: Dealing with Curved Paper P...
When the flower is finished, Nancy guides you through the process of appliqueing the flower onto a piece of background fabric (⏯️20.01). Learn how to ‘cast off’ (⏯️22.10) when you...
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EPP Video Tutorial: Dealing with Curved Paper P...
In this 2nd Curves tutorial, you can learn how to deal with inward curves on paper pieces like Clamshells or Applecores. Nancy leads you step by step through the whole...
EPP Video Tutorial: Dealing with Curved Paper P...
In this 2nd Curves tutorial, you can learn how to deal with inward curves on paper pieces like Clamshells or Applecores. Nancy leads you step by step through the whole...
Frequently Asked Questions
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English Paper Piecing: Tools, Techniques & Gett...
Tools – What tools do I need? You only need a few essential tools to get started with English Paper Piecing: fabric, needle and thread, scissors, and the paper pieces...
English Paper Piecing: Tools, Techniques & Gett...
Tools – What tools do I need? You only need a few essential tools to get started with English Paper Piecing: fabric, needle and thread, scissors, and the paper pieces...
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Points and ‘tails’ – How to deal with ‘points’ ...
Some paper pieces have sharp points rather than blunt corners, and many quilters get stuck the first time they meet them. But rest assured: points are easy! No matter which...
Points and ‘tails’ – How to deal with ‘points’ ...
Some paper pieces have sharp points rather than blunt corners, and many quilters get stuck the first time they meet them. But rest assured: points are easy! No matter which...
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What is English Paper Piecing?
What is English Paper Piecing (EPP)? English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular hand-sewing method used in traditional patchwork and quilt-making. Originating in England in the late 1700s, it was...
What is English Paper Piecing?
What is English Paper Piecing (EPP)? English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a popular hand-sewing method used in traditional patchwork and quilt-making. Originating in England in the late 1700s, it was...
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What is Foundation Paper Piecing?
What is Foundation Paper Piecing? Foundation Paper Piecing is a sewing technique done by machine. In some parts of the world, this method is also known as “Paper Piecing”, which...
What is Foundation Paper Piecing?
What is Foundation Paper Piecing? Foundation Paper Piecing is a sewing technique done by machine. In some parts of the world, this method is also known as “Paper Piecing”, which...
Other Tips
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English Paper Piecing Instructions for Hexagons
Place the paper shape on the wrong side of the fabric (pin in place if needed). Cut the fabric patch at least ¼ inch (6–7 mm) larger than the paper...
English Paper Piecing Instructions for Hexagons
Place the paper shape on the wrong side of the fabric (pin in place if needed). Cut the fabric patch at least ¼ inch (6–7 mm) larger than the paper...
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Fast ‘Corner-catching’ Method
This method is suitable only for small to medium-sized paper pieces (½ to 1 inch edges in length; 1–2.5 cm). The key difference here is that you do not stitch...
Fast ‘Corner-catching’ Method
This method is suitable only for small to medium-sized paper pieces (½ to 1 inch edges in length; 1–2.5 cm). The key difference here is that you do not stitch...
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English Paper Piecing Instructions for Using Di...
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...
English Paper Piecing Instructions for Using Di...
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...
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Really Useful Paper Piece Coverage Table
The table below provides approximate aerial coverage for the paper pieces we offer. It should help you estimate how many pieces of a given size you’ll need for a quilt...
Really Useful Paper Piece Coverage Table
The table below provides approximate aerial coverage for the paper pieces we offer. It should help you estimate how many pieces of a given size you’ll need for a quilt...
