A little while back, Danni from Eppiflex sent me some of her laser cut, plastic, English paper piecing (EPP) templates to play with. What a fantastic product! I only ever recommend things I really love using myself, so I’m thrilled to let you know how terrific they were to work with. Eppliflex templates are available in a huge range of…
The latest sewing pattern in the Molly and Mama range has the loveliest description! “You are invited to a delicious tea party with Miss Tilly! Featuring three English paper pieced blocks with beautifully embroidered hexagons and hand quilted detailing, Tilly’s Tea Party Table Runner is the perfect centrepiece to an afternoon of leisurely conversation and the clinking of china tea…
2021 Update – As much as I love EPP, I have decided to hand over the hosting of the weekly SipTeaAndEPP to Larisa from Stitching Notes and Irina from Nordic Crafter for 2021. I know they’ll continue to build and grow this wonderful community! So please tag these wonderful ladies in all of your future EPP posts on Instagram! Welcome…
It’s been a little while coming, but I have finally stolen a few moments to write up a quick tutorial on how to sew this sweet little lace zipper pouch. It’s a simple sew, but it has some beautiful features that take it from basic to beautiful! I’ll be describing how to sew the hexagon flower, how to appliqué it…
You know how much I love English paper piecing, right? Well today I want to show you how I created some hexagon papers, and also cut out my fabrics (including the seam allowance) for EPP, using the Cricut Maker machine. I’ll walk you through creating a hexagon flower made with 1″ hexies. Then I’ll share links to some gorgeous projects…
This sweet and simple ornament is a great way to use up small felt and fabric scraps. With very little sewing and easy assembly, this project will be finished in no time! And if you like this tutorial, you’ll probably like the Hexie key ring tutorial too! But back to the Christmas ornament sewing! Here’s all the details you need;…
How sweet is this simple hexie keyring project? It would make a lovely gift for ‘quilty’ friends and is a great way to use up small felt and fabric scraps. With very little sewing and easy assembly, this project comes together very quickly. Here’s how to make it! Finished Size – 4 ¾ inches (12 cm) tall (including hanging loop)…
Sew Can She hosts a series of Monthly Mini Quilt tutorials and I was so honoured to kick off 2018 with my latest design. The ‘Flora Mini Quilt’ was created especially for Caroline’s readers. It’s a simple and straightforward sew, but it’s also a great way to learn more about the addictive art of English Paper Piecing. This Flora Mini…
I’ve really been enjoying my slow sewing in the evenings. English paper piecing is the perfect project for it! And as a result I now have a little collection of English paper pieced hexie flowers and more. Not content to let them go to waste, I have used them on a number of pretty projects, including this quick and easy…
When the Tilda Circus range of fabric arrived at my place a while back, I fell in love with the gorgeous bold circus inspired prints but also the more delicate florals with dainty rosebuds and beautiful greenery. I couldn’t choose which prints to sew with so I designed the Hettie Hexie Mini quilt pattern to showcase them all! See the Hettie Hexie…