"Flat" whip stitch for English Paper Piecing Quilts

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

The soft voice was a huge positive to me. You sound peaceful and patient. Clever technique. Thanks for sharing it!

[@patedwards8439]

This is so easy to follow,thank you for your help,it works with old, arthritic fingers,bless youx

[@claudettemonty4077]

Finally, you find the way of sewing together without folding the templates when we have a lot to sew. Thanks

[@kathyn3978]

I found this video as I’m getting ready to sew together my little pieces for my first hexie quilt. After months of sewing face masks, I’ve found a perfect way to use up all those little scraps I couldn’t use😊 I have over 300 and want to start assembling my rows. I’m doing a scrappy quilt but still love the idea of the design board and the tape idea is just the best I’ve seen yet!! Thank you😘

[@magicalumbrella7151]

Whip stitch with the two pieces placed front sides together is much faster and it only shows on the front if you catch that side with the needle. You can keep your stitches to the back just as easily.

[@stepgingerly6056]

Different strokes for different folks. I needed something that would let me do long strings of hexies. Indeed, many people find the traditional style you describe easy enough. I had trouble with stitches showing.

[@maryjeanspencer9246]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks so much!

[@karenjames5063]

Great idea with the tape and whip stitching flat. I like that your not having to bend the piece to sew the traditional way. Your way is so much better. I am going to try your way. Also love your design board and how your letting the pieces become an organic flow.

[@mayabdo2334]

The best easy way to do it thank you 😍😍😍

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

I've seen some videos describe this stitch, or a very similar stitch, as a flat back stitch. It seems like this would be gentler on the thread as the thread is just skimming the surface of the papers instead of being drawn across the rougher edges of the paper as it is with the traditional whip stitch. I'm just about to give English paper piecing a try. I'll have to give both stitches a try and see which one produces the best results for me. P.S. I'm not a lady.

[@StephRenee812]

Very new to all of this.. I was trying to figure a way like this.. thank you. I'm so excited now... I don't like the other way.. 😍🥰😊 new sub.. hooe to learn more..

[@louisecampbell7759]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial!

[@navory642]

Love the idea about the tape TFS

[@vwatts8738]

Love this!😊

[@aletcloete6910]

Thank you for the tip

[@Top2tow]

Brilliant! Thank you so much.xx

[@maryoconnor1396]

Nice slow stitches formed slowly will. Try thank you

[@TheYvetteRene]

Thanks so much for this. And the tape!! Wow. Why didn't I think of that?

[@wendymaddock7705]

I have arthritis in my hands and I wouldn’t be able to hold the hexies like tgat

[@dmhunter6291]

How are you finishing the edges of your finished quilt? I am working on one but not completely sure how to bind edges and I don't want to cut edges straight.

[@rosiewoodhouse7556]

Hi, what tape do you use Rosie

[@stepgingerly6056]

Hi Rosie, I just use basic scotch tape. It holds just enough without sticking too hard. I wouldn't leave it on the fabric for long-term though, in case the adhesive decided to get gummy over time.

[@trduesing4117]

Great video very clear instructions. One question....do you remove your basting stitches?

[@stepgingerly6056]

I do not, but I'm careful to only baste the back corners so the papers can pop right out. On my first EPP quilt I basted right through everything on the edges, and it took hours to get the basting and papers out.

[@trduesing4117]

I have adopted your method and it's working beautifully! Thank you. I also tried your idea of working by holding a strip in my left hand...genius!

[@rachelsommella5827]

Was it a particular kind of tape you used?

[@stepgingerly6056]

I just used scotch tape, but I wouldn't leave it on there for any long period of time. I tape and untape as I go.

[@jillbecker8651]

You may enjoy Inklingo software from lindafranz.com..ive used it for years and love it!

[@marcellodornelas]

Amei