Kimberbell: I thought this would be a good alternative to RNK Embroidery Perfection tape, as it’s readily available on Amazon, but it has some downsides: not enough structure to provide stability for flatback stitching, and not sticky enough for repeated use. I tried to use it for a full block, and became too irritated to […]
Category Archives: English Paper Piecing
Glue basting acute angles can be tricky. Especially long skinny ones. There are a few things I’d like to draw your attention to. First, I miter baste all my corners; this will help you immensely!! It cuts down on bulk, which is imperative for these tiny pieces. Second, I don’t treat all acute angles the […]
When you are glue basting hexagons, it doesn’t really matter how you do it. Swipe the glue, press, done. When you get into intricate shapes, or smaller shapes, the way you glue baste becomes important. I am a huge fan of cheap school glue sticks . I get a 4 pack of white, washable school […]
It can be tricky to find time for your hobby, especially when it involves another hobby (traveling). I asked the quilters in my quilt along group how they make time for sewing their National Parks patterns. Some use EPP, some FPP. You will be inspired! What I do is at the bottom. Do you have […]
I realized not too long ago, that for the past I-don’t-know-how-many-years, I have given homemade gifts for Christmas. One year, it was a painting, another year I made felt floral wreaths, another year I made a linoleum print. When you are crafty, I think you probably are more inclined to MAKE gifts instead of BUY […]
If you have never English paper pieced, start here! One of the advantages to English paper piecing is curved piecing! I was stumped by this…until I discovered a trick!! In this video, I’ll show you my tricks for English paper piecing. It’s about halfway through the video, if you want to skip to that part […]
One of the best and worst parts of English paper piecing is easing. It’s the best because you can really get corners to match neatly and nearly perfectly…and it’s the worst because of all.that.bunching! I have noticed that easing is like any middle of the project – you wonder if it’s going to turn out […]
Part 1 English paper piecing is normally used with larger, geometric templates…not small, fiddly pieces. I LOVE the precision and ease of English paper piecing…so I use smaller pieces to create details that are normally reserved for foundation paper piecing. I’ve discovered an easy way to deal with small or thin templates, so you don’t […]
Have you been stumped by curved EPP? Or think it’s too fiddly? In this video, I’ll show you some tips and tricks for curved English Paper Piecing! It’s truly easier than you think!!
English Paper Piecing, Foundation Paper Piecing, Glamping Through the National Parks
Make a National Park Quilt
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Your quilt can tell a story…where you have been…what happened…the adventures you’ve had…and the memories you’ve made! I stood on the edge of Bryce Canyon, captivated by the magnificent contrast between the crisp bluebird sky and the warm glow of the hoodoos. I wished there was a way to capture this moment. Out of this […]
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