How to English Paper Piece with Tula Pink - Part 1 - Cutting | Fat Quarter Shop

In this video Tula Pink explains three methods for cutting fabric for English Paper Piecing which she refers to as “The Great Quilting Equalizer.” The cutting methods include optical, kaleidoscope and half method fussy cutting. Tula also gives you tips for how to accomplish making a quilt by making the most of your time and cutting your fabric safely.
“Anybody that judges you by the back of your quilt and not your front isn’t your real friend.”- Tula Pink
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[@angiepaulson6591]

OMG my quilting eyes have been opened!! 😍 Thank you for an amazing video. I'm off to scour the KZbins for more Tula Pink wisdom!

[@bettygannon6828]

You are AWESOME in teaching EPP. Thank You so much for making it easy for me to understand.

[@OxfordComma47]

This is the third time I have watched the video, and I learn something each time! After trying EPP for myself a little bit, I come back to get questions answered. Tula just gets better and better ❤

[@jeniferhorton8814]

This is an awesome video! I think I just fell in love with Tula Pink!

[@dianemainville3814]

Love love love your advice. Thank you

[@khabsamum6074]

Thank you so much. This was just what I needed. Thank you. Down to earth and real ❤

[@susanlinville3136]

How old was I when I learned to cut hexagons out of fabric with out cutting one at a stinkin’ time?? Today years old!!!!! I was the girl that you would have told to go sit outside and think about what you are doing.😂😂 I cut tons today and you set me freeeeee!!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 My first EPP started today!

[@Leigh1131]

You are hilarious! Love your tips and tricks and attitude. Go Tula Pink. Just found you and I’m glad. Thank you.

[@donnad6870]

I am 53 and I just found the quilting world! And boy am I glad I found You Tula! Thank you for being so you!

[@lanapoulliot7682]

Me too, 53 and a newbie quilter!

[@TriciaBosteder]

Me too 54!

[@kathleen.dodge-dehaven]

Absolutely the best instruction on English Paper Piecing.

[@wendyfarnsworth3125]

Tulas fabrics are so unique. You really have to unleash and be creative with these beautiful fabrics

[@FunHouse5000]

At 74 my world has been rocked by the amazing Tula Pink and this tutorial. Wonderful !!!

[@nancyespenshade7103]

This is the first time I've had the pleasure of watching Tula. I instantly fell in love with your methods. Can't wait to watch you in action again!

[@galewhiteman2047]

UNBELIEVABLE!! Holy moly!! You are a SUPERSTAR for sure!! WOW!

[@tracywilliams5779]

Tula is a quilting comedian, she just makes me smile because she never gives away the fact that she is not serious with her facial expressions. Love you.

[@cynthialodermeier5291]

I love how you teach EPP with such common sense and a touch of humor!💕

[@pamelawhitaker3593]

You are THE best teacher...ever! You provide lots of options and explanations for each one! Thank you!!!!

[@marshawallace7522]

I appreciate your honesty about wanting to impress people with minimal effort. ME TOO and it is so freeing to say it out loud❣️ I also love using polka dots and stripes in quilts. I have been machine piecing together quilts for a long time but I need something portable and I think EPP is it. I know that I am late to the game but I can't wait to start. Thanks for these tutorials! Oh my goodness, you are such a breath of fresh air. I love your humor and rational for the 'hack method' of cutting your fabric.

[@donnahughes1939]

Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@josiehanley9906]

Very good and sensible advice ❤

[@grannygamerquilter]

Tula makes me laugh. Her teaching style is refreshing, effective, engaging, and thorough. Thanks Tula!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Tula Pink is a legitimate quilting goddess. She is an overflowing fountain of knowledge and humor and I love her so much!!

[@CLEMANSJK]

Love you and Angela Walters so much!!!!!!

[@abby7038]

i’ve just had about a billion lightbulb moments. This is hands down the most brilliant and easy to digest tutorial ever.

[@lynnmckinley5650]

Such a brilliant tutorial Tula can you buy this pack for paper piecing? I am in Scotland.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Lynn! The pack is available here: www.fatquartershop.com/tula-nova-quilt-pattern-and-complete-piece-pack

[@Happybidr]

It is what I call “rich” tutorial. It’s worth way more than the time it takes to watch it. You should consider taking notes, too.

[@sherribracke8662]

Fat Quarter Shop I

[@splendidcakes]

@@Happybidr I've watched it a few times and gotten more out of it each time. It's brilliant.

[@emadla12]

I like you a lot. Beside the fact that you are an excellent teacher and make things easy you stick with facts and take out the busy work .

[@michellejaggard9657]

I learned more from your program than I have in a long time. Thank you so much. You are so enjoyable and funny to watch.

[@janetmelanson400]

Tula...again...you taught us all SO much...thank you !

[@leebryson2192]

Tula does fantastic English paper piecing tutorials!

[@joypolk3093]

Always learn from you! Thanks so much for the tips and tricks 🤗💗

[@debbiedo78]

Thank you! You are a great teacher. You could instruct a professor, professional all the way to a young child Appreciate your time ❤

[@NickHough-e7w]

Thank you so much for your comprehensive, informative, brilliant tutorial.

[@eckdaw]

This is my first video watching Tula and I love everything about her! This is amazing!11

[@TruerNorthDesign]

Eye-balling, shortcuts, sweet stripe tricks, hacks - OH MY!!! Best justification for working smarter not harder that I've heard this week! Going hard on soft textiles - I love it! Now, if I could only tame my obsession with those darn tricky diamonds, my life would be better - I complicate my self most of the time. Thanks for the ears jingle...

[@youbkyou]

"anyone that judges your quilt from the back....isn't a real friend" LOVE THIS! I am enjoying watching this video! Thank you for posting :)

[@rosasoto957]

Great teacher!

[@carolinap4150]

I love this lady !! thank you Tula for your tips and teachings

[@lynnmcdermott1291]

You are as phenomenal a teacher as you are a quilter! Thank you!!!!

[@adriennecoutts1099]

Love the Canadian maple leaf headband,. Sending good vibes from the far North!

[@wandaroth2528]

This woman is phenomenal in everyway. Can’t stop watching.

[@samhyde8435]

I LOVE your personality and method of instruction. We share the same sense of sarcasm which keeps me focused and engaged. Subscribed! Thank you!!

[@charsie3098]

I think I am loving this video with Tula Pink.

[@mandyfonoimoana3296]

Tula is the quilter I never knew I needed in my life! She is hilarious and so talented!

[@mysteriousbean42]

Same!

[@dianepoulin7282]

Bonjour à vous madame très très beau travail magnifique

[@rosesulla2616]

Thank you Tula. I don’t quilt, but my Grama in the hills of Kentucky did. When we visited down there on vacation, Ioved looking and sleeping with her quilts. They were made with feed sacks and old used clothing so it made a truly wonderful piece art, not fussy but very colorful and eye appealing. It was a treasure when she let Mama boy one (very frugal) to take back home in Detroit. My sister Patsy was the only girl in our family to go to “quilting” class and really make a quilt for my parents...it was a gift, so she did not charge! I have loved watching your videos and admiring your work. Very professional. But I truly love old Granny’s completely hand made quilt. Only scissors, paper cut-out, needle and thread. A real labor of love! Thanks.💕

[@Sewmena918]

Just discovering EPP and this is like a Ted Talk for quilting. Absolutely amazing. I’m so glad these videos are saved forever.

[@TheRbarron]

I wish I could "like" this video a hundred times. Tule is the best. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MA-rh9cx]

You are funny and I love your attitude towards quilts and quilting!

[@Nope-ec5yv]

Love your sense of humor !

[@CLEMANSJK]

I could listen to Tula all day. Tula for president lol

[@lorrainegraham6887]

Best video ever! Just love your vibe and humour and your instructions are super clear and logical. So happy to have found you😀

[@sharonclass4133]

Love you Tula. Love you fabric lines so much. Thanks for the lesson !

[@terridean4784]

You are such a great teacher. I have done a little paper piecing but I have been searching KZbin to see if anyone had more tips for me. I learned more from you than from Sue Daley.

[@sewintenseessentialsstudio8476]

What a riot. Not only super informative but absolutely entertaining. Nothing worse than watching an instructional video and the instructor bores you to tears or they sound like chalk scrapping on a board. Kudos Tula - You had me at hello and all the way through.

[@roxywood5278]

Tula, Thank You for "BeingYou "....... you are so inspiring !! I WILL try English paper piecing after all .

[@hilarytague3985]

Tula is the Goddess of quilting. Her attention to detail Is masterly and her techniques and explanation thereof, are perfectly understandable to any level of quilter. I love her sense of humour.

[@susancook3417]

This is great!! ❤

[@melril32000]

You are absolutely delightful to watch 💕I love your humor and how you use it to teach!

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

My favorite, "If I see you tracing each piece, I am going to send you out to the hallway to think about what you've done!" ROFLOL!! Awesome tips and video! Thank you. I love your methods!

[@tiliciasmith]

Yes! I laughed so hard I startled my kid when she said that 😂😂

[@Slay_slay13]

Thank you FQS for having teachers like Tula for us newbies, us rebels, she is the 💣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sunshowers186]

Completely not surprised that Angela Walters quilts Tula’s quilts! Both make me want to use so much more colour and be brave with my quilting choices. Thanks FQS and Tula for these awesome videos. x

[@francatania5142]

I am so "left brain" that I was impressed with your name Tula Pink before you even started. LOL. My middle name is Rose..maybe I have hope! I have a 2-year old quilting machine I am too afraid to quilt a project, but I've done alot of sewing on it. I am about 1/16th English descent, so again maybe there's hope for English Paper Piecing success. I just love fabric, love colors, love constructing things & tools are kind of cool too. I adore your work, your expertise, your humor, your design & mostly your imagination. Thanks & never give up sharing with the "left brainers" of the world. 👍💗👍

[@pennyjump1359]

THE BEST youtube video ever, love all your suggestions, explanations, ideas, the most helpful video I've every watched. Thank you!

[@franmeyers175]

Tula is a hoot!! Love her sense of humor & not to mention her amazing talent !

[@cherylnewell9806]

Gosh Tula your a natural born teacher. I thought I would never want to do it. Now I csnt wait to try. So many thanks.

[@joank9130]

Love your sense of humor! Who thought quilting videos could be so entertaining, while also incredibly clear and informative. Thank you!

[@aajioc]

Fab demo ...thanks

[@KSt-nv8eb]

Tula, you just changed my world. I can't even begin to tell you how much...thank you 🌷

[@SewTexas]

Tula, you are right about the 3/8 and I do that for many quilts. My first quilt made in 1973 was Flower Garden and did it completely by hand. Yeah you gotta have a rotating cutting area. Tula, this is the best tutorial I haver ever watched! (and I am very old)

[@flossieruggles4514]

I'm thoroughly impressed. I never thought I'd be interested in trying English paper piercing. You have changed my mind. Thank you.

[@susanroberts1575]

Great tutorial for EPP - Thank you! Very informative and I love her sense of humor!

[@normanshadow1]

Best teacher ever!!,

[@lizzyla7]

Wonderful teacher, love the "minimum effort maximum impact" approach.

[@NiecyRose]

So cool to watch Tula Pink share her magic 🥰

[@lisamann9470]

I have no desire to English Paper Piece a quilt ever but I love this video and I love Tula's attitude!!

[@joank9130]

I love your sense of humor! Who knew quilting instruction could be so entertaining while also incredibly clear and informative. Thank you!

[@marybutterworth4958]

This has to be the best, most thorough, easy to understand paper piecing and design tutorial I seen. Tula Pink videos are a real joy to watch

[@peggybinette8605]

Love how Tula balances level of effort with ROI. My girl!

[@jb-0481]

Lol! I love Tula! You are fun, smart and amazing. Have learned SO much! Ty! 🥰

[@johannecaron7513]

Thank you so so much ! Tula, you probably know this by now (but it’s always nice to hear), YOU are the best. I love your personality and how you own your knowledge.

[@katherinemadge9016]

Thank you so much for these EPP videos. Your videos got me into EPP and now I'm hooked.

[@hollyhudspeth3980]

OMG! I love you. I have always loved your quilts but didn't know you are so funny! I have gone from fan to absolute adoration.

[@michelleolsen2358]

Tula, you are a visionary. I could listen to you speak all day! Your way of explaining techniques is unparalleled. Honestly, EPP has never appealed to me in the past, but after watching this, I'm going to try it!

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

U r apocalyptic funny and with a straight face Just like a professional comic..!!! And u r serious and meaningful all at same time. Love it! Many folded thanks..!!❤

[@randie1735]

OMG - Your sense of humor needs a studio audience! And the EPP tutorial is the best. I love when instructors give you every reason why you can learn a new skill - Thanks Tula 😁

[@DonnaWillis]

Vraiment extraordinaire !!! WHY? simplicity of techniques, time matters so that creativity is NOT extinguished! Merci beaucoup !

[@aprildahlberg6615]

I really like watching Tula Pink's videos. She is very precise and tells you why you need to do something a certain way

[@كريمة-بوقمر]

wooow tula you are an extra creative woman happy to watch you from kuwait , with love ♥️

[@kathywilson8374]

omg -- I don't even paper piece (YET!) but I feel like I actually know something about it now. What an absolute joy to watch and I learned so much that I'm not quite as intimidated to try it.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hooray! We believe you can do it too, Kathy!

[@charmainerodrick2654]

I just found your video. You are delightful, funny, and a talented teacher. Thanks for all the insights...not just the technical info but also the thinking about the choices to make.

[@karenhickey3377]

CRAZY Love Tula! This is a phenomenal video!!!! Thank you 🙏 🤗

[@DIYAnyone]

YOU ARE AMAZING,! Your teaching is understandable, appreciate saving seconds, cuz I’m old! I would never have approached this project, except now that I know I choose fabrics as I go, this is doable

[@kathleenmahan462]

If you ever retired from designing fabric (as if) you would be an extremely talented stand up comic. You make me smile. You make me laugh, but most importantly, you make total sense!! 😘

[@julieenslow5915]

As introductions go, this video was my introduction to Tula Pink. I now understand the gushing I hear from her fans, either on line or at a fabric store. She takes they mystery out of EPP, shows you how to do it and thereby insure your quilt is sufficiently impressive to be worth the effort it takes! I am a new fan!

[@debbier6750]

Fabulous.. Watching Tula while she explains the process is so simple to understand. Thank you!

[@patriciakalisak4300]

I never attempted English paper piecing but after watching Tula demystify it I’ll try it. Thank you

[@jolenebuzz2685]

I love this woman! I think she is my lost child! So funny! THANKYOU I learned a lot from this video.

[@reneejohnson5041]

You are such an awesome teacher! If we can ever sit in a classroom with a group of people again, I am making a huge effort to sit in a class of yours! I always walk away from your tutorials with so many precious nuggets of information!

[@deanna2804]

Tula Pink has just become one of my top educators. Excellent tutorial and so in-depth. Keep them coming. I need a Tula project immediately.

[@mayolson2]

My goodness I have followed Tula and her outstanding fabric for years and now with expertise of an over the top designer I am so excited to use these more modern techniques. Wow I am blown away. Thanks !!! with enthusiasm as you can note !!!!!!!

[@monicahigbie2589]

Excellent tutorial on EPP. I learned so much in 30 minutes. She is funny , concise and clear in her delivery of EPP techniques. She gives credit to others. Will be watching Part 2.

[@LTDQuilting]

"I don't really want to earn it. I just want to have it." OMG! LOL~ that is so me, I can't believe someone else said it out loud! I am working on Tula Nova right now, and this tutorial was awesome! Thanks, Tula!

[@maxinecook8736]

LTD Quilting LTD Q. Where did you get the pattern for Tula Nova?