🧵 ENGLISH PAPER PIECING BASICS - USE YOUR SCRAPS

[@petermatten3315]

I learnt this sixty years ago, in England with my grandmother, just after the second world war, we used metal templates to cut the papers, old envelopes, or any stiff paper we could lay our hands on, we used every scrap of cloth ,or recycled clothes. We stitch through the papers , enough to secure the fabric however small to the paper, the papers were reused several times, untill they lost their stiffness. Tacking threads were pulled out ,and also reused .squares, diamonds, octogons ,hexagons, triangles, and coffins, were all used.

[@daphnewhite3479]

I learnt to do it watching the children's program Blue Peter in England about 60 years ago. Still enjoying using up my scraps

[@subjectline]

I was shown how to do it at primary school in the early 80's.

[@juliaraley9563]

I would love to know more about FPP….what method would be appropriate for a Mariner’s Compass? About 30 years ago I saw the Mariners compass and I was quite intimidated by it. I started my quilting journey and at this point in time I feel as though I can tackle it. Thank you for your help and for your tutorials, I enjoy them so much!!

[@caroljohnson3899]

Yes please make a video about FPP I don’t know how to do that.

[@monikasturm2575]

Just got into this and the pouches have been hard to find so, fortunately I have a vinyl cutter so I made a hexagon pattern SVG and cut it 35 perfect 1 inch hexagons in just a minute using mailers. ❤

[@Jenpallyfull]

I would love to see a video on Foundation paper piecing please!

[@donnalewandowski8704]

Yes would love a tutorial on FPP

[@corinneethier6049]

Yes please, so a FPP video, love your voice, your humour and your expertise.

[@kimzsewing3917]

I Love EPP and FPP and I love learning off everybody so a video on FPP would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for a great video again…….🤩

[@Robin-qc4gn]

Your stitches are so neat and tiny! I've been doing EPP using the Flat Back method. It's great and the stitches never show on the front, so you can use whatever thread color and it doesn't matter.

[@suzanneflores8314]

I would love for you to teach FPP! Thanks

[@amyshimonkevitz4803]

FPP -- yes, please!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thanks Karen!

[@patriciagechei8145]

Thank you for such clear and easy-to-follow directions. I loved this video.

[@rachaelhunter1628]

Would love to see a class on FPPP 🧚‍♀️

[@janicewebber5584]

I'd like to try it, but I wish you would've explained what/how the stitches are.

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Super video Karen. I would love it if you are able to do a FPP video in the future. I love EPP and am looking to start an FPP project in the future. Thank you from Sydney, Australia. Have a good day 🌺

[@jenniferverstraten3024]

Total newbie here to everything with sewing. Id love to try this but all I wonder atm is how do you prevent stitching through the paper ?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You don’t glue to the edge..and you are only picking up a couple of stitches

[@TheLeela630]

Your videos are sooooo helpful...I started EPP not too long ago and would LOVE a video on FPP. Thank you for all your AWESOME videos....

[@elainen5151]

Great video and I love the look of the quilts but I absolutely hate hand sewing...darn it.

[@annettehast1790]

Yes paper piecing is something on my list of new things to do. Fpd please. Thanks Karen. Love the tutorial.

[@pamelaphelan596]

Would love you to make a video on FPP

[@sandyp2485]

Very interesting. I've never tried this type of quilting. I will give a try on something small like a hotmat. Thanks for explaining it all so clearly.

[@maitelopez8333]

Have you thought about translating the text to Spanish? I don't know if it can be done automatically. I see your videos and I love them. Sometimes I want to share them with my mother or mother in law, and the language is a problem.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Thanks for all the info

[@peapod8]

Love the squirrel at 1:48 min. in!

[@Boobooks]

Would really like a video on FPP. Please. Really do enjoy your videos here in Western Australia. 💜

[@kellyhamlet346]

So excited for this! I’m starting my first EPP soon. Would love an FPP video.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Appreciated this video and would love for you to have one on foundation paper piecing, as well. Thank you so much.

[@joansalter165]

Enjoyed the video. If like me you suffer from repetitive strain injury you will find gluing much easier on your hand. Karen, is there an easy way to calculate how many blocks you will need to make? I am making a tumbling blocks lap quilt for a friend. I am using 2 1/2" papers.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I think paper pieces.com has information on that

[@margaretmyers8980]

Yes please, FPP

[@WheneverCarlieSays]

Tips about getting the paper off afterwards?

[@MissKoalaFace]

What is the difference between the "short part" and "whip part" of whip stitch? Do you not put the whip part through as much fabric?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The short pulls the fabric together and is visible on the good side. The whip moves the stitch up the seam.

[@leviwebb7245]

I wanna see FPP toooooo!!

[@donwhiting7907]

I invariably sew through the edges of the papers occasionally. But I learned that it takes more force to push the needle through the paper and strains my sewing hand more than desired. The best stitches only graze the paper edge and don't puncture it. Your hands will thank you.

[@mauracurran3270]

Love EPP but would love your tips on FPP

[@carolynwatterson4411]

If you baste the hexies with thread rather than glue, when do you take the basting thread out?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You don’t have to unless it shows but I take them out when I take out the papers

[@BonnieBlacqu-i3w]

Love the content. Hate the advertising. ❤️

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Great video. How would you suggest the epp is quilted?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Depends on the piecing. I think the design should go at least one through each piece

[@CheeseheadQuilter]

For a grandmother’s flower type, I quilted a daisy sort of flower centered in each rosette. Mine also had a “path” or sashing of solid plain hexie rows between each rosette, in which I quilted a small swirl in each. That made it easy to change direction as necessary.

[@KnitzyKitzy]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts thanks for answering. I made a small table topper but I want to be able to wash it so it must be secure.

[@chrisholley3530]

If you glue down the sides instead of sewing, can you reuse the paper hexies?

[@MegFinn-m4e]

Hi, can you please point me to your foundation paper piecing video?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Not made yet

[@rzif987A39H]

FPP please

[@janepols9215]

Ok this has nothing to do with paper piecing?! 😂 I made some Lori Holt farm animal blocks but my filler blocks (not from her pattern...that might be my first mistake!) are not the same size! WARNING ⚠️ I'm just putting it together... otherwise it will be a forever UFO! I added a sashing to help make up the 1/4" I need...I'm sure there are better options...are there?

[@maryreinhardt4306]

[@moniquebrood5441]

Yes Karen, I'd love to see a tutorial how to learn FPP.

[@juliemeanor6531]

I love epp. I learned to use a small hole punch to put a hole in center of small shapes, this makes it easy to use a tool to pop out the paper.

[@libbydavidson3052]

I do the same! Works so well💜

[@veemcg3682]

Thanks for the tip I'm going to try that!

[@kathydobner7203]

Thanks. Watching a demo of how to is good.

[@ArDeeMee]

Great tip!

[@staciebell1532]

Wow that is a great idea, thank you

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Happy Friday everyone. 🍁🍂Happy to share the first of a series on slow sewing. English paper piecing has given me so much joy over the years. I hope you find the same. Happy Thanksgiving for my fellow Canadians

[@lizagervais8621]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too Karen! 🍁🎃🌻🦃🤝🙏🏻🕊

[@m53goldsmith]

Another brilliant video, very much enjoyed this one. And yes, please, would love to see one on FPP as well, cheers!

[@jennyrojas5597]

Loved your techniques, I'm going have to try using single thread instead of double, and smaller needles. Think you said milliners #10. Gotta look thru my stuff to see if I have any. Thank you again for all of your time and expertise. I always learn something from you. ❤❤

[@gardnrgrl]

Thank you for breaking this down into simple steps and taking all the mystery out of it, Karen. I would like to see a similar video on foundation paper piecing. I've tried it and wasn't happy with the results. You have such a gift for explaining techniques and making them feel like they're do-able. My piecing has drastically improved after following your 3-step advice, especially on HSTs. My quilts are square without surgery!

[@JynxGirl11]

Yes, please!!! I love hearing more about different techniques!

[@lizagervais8621]

I second that thought!

[@juliadavis2978]

Would love a FPP tutorial!

[@michellecornum5856]

Oh, yes! Foundation paper piecing, please. SOOOO GLAD you covered that blasted Y-SEAM!

[@errinwellman1960]

Small tip on cotton thread if that's what you have laying around, you can run it over bar soap or beeswax and that makes a big difference in hand sewing. That's what my grandmother taught me when learning to do hand binding.

[@JynxGirl11]

I love thread magic for this too!

[@debedwards1717]

Awesome! I also hand sew and often get knots in my threads and it really annoys me. 👍🏻

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

I run it through chapstick.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

ABSOLUTELY. I like beeswax. It makes the thread stronger and I find the thread tangles less. Thread Magic, which is fabulous, seems not to be manufactured any longer. I love the chapstick idea and will try it.

[@conniejd8046]

I learned the same thing, but from my Mom. She never made Quilts but she made all my clothes when I was at home. She always wanted to know how to Quilt. I have felt I missed out on a lot, not knowing how to Quilt. I love what I have been learning, while I've been Quilting. I can't imagine doing anything else.

[@galedutton184]

Fantastic video. Yes, I'd really like to see a Foundation Paper Piecing video. That would be awesome. Thank you for all the fabulous tips.

[@giselleyoung3248]

Yes, please share your tips and tricks on FPP with us too!🙂

[@giselleyoung3248]

P.S. Love the colors and shapes in your new background quilt in this video.

[@garnettasmith1717]

Agreed! Please do a video on FPP!

[@gertyglockenschpitle7711]

I'm in the middle of my 1st EPP project, a Tula Nova quilt that I'm doing as a color wheel. So I didn't quite follow your advise to start small :)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I didn’t follow that advice either. The joys of looking backwards

[@christinespanu9655]

Bonjour, Je suis française et il n’y a pas de tutos de EPP en français. Grâce à vous, j’ai pu comprendre beaucoup de choses et de techniques. Merci beaucoup. 🥰😘

[@laurawindsor1019]

I recently discovered that I prefer hand (slow) sewing to machine sewing, and always wondered what paper piecing was. Thank you for your explanations and tutorials! I’m also loving the videos with the timers, the clutter challenges, and you vlog! I have ADHD, non-hyperactive, so I have a tendency to get distracted, lose interest, or forget completely what I was doing, and you have so many tips I’m using! On the other hand, I can also get so engrossed in a project I lose track of time. Just got the cube timers today! Thanks again!

[@marisabudi8675]

Hi Karen, this tutorial is very interesting. I'd like to learn the FPP technique, if you make a video about it, I'd really appreciate it. Big hugs from Italy

[@seankayoden4001]

Several years ago at my guild someone made hexes out of thin plastic, like the lids of butter in a tub, or some template plastic.. Then punching a hole In the center to easily remove. You could use them for a long time

[@SoulsJourney]

Great video, thanks Karen! I haven't tried this yet, but now I'm less intimidated. Add me to the list of those who would like a video on FPP!

[@inthekitchenwithbubby7724]

Karen, I’m do happy to have found this! I’m a quilt addict and will be having foot surgery next Tuesday! No weight bearing for six weeks! YIKES! I’m worried about losing my mind sitting around. This just might be the answer! Thanks!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Definitely the answer. Good luck

[@torirogers1305]

Good luck with your surgery, I hope all goes well. I had foot surgery and was not aware of this process. Hope it helps with the recovery time.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Long overdue answer to probably long solved problem - zip cord your sewing peddle to your table leg at knee height! Commercial Sewing Machines are made with a knee knocker sewing pedal because that type of repetitive strain on the foot is ridiculous when your sweatshop sewing is your day job! I had ankle surgery on my dominant foot and had to train myself to a knee knocker position to get anything done during those horrible weeks of recovery! Nowadays whenever my foot or ankle is straining I put my sewing pedal back on the table leg and knee knock it! Cheers

[@michellegagner6543]

Great explaination! I started my project before your video. Wish i had seen it before I started. I figured it out pretty well though.. Another option for templates. I used my Cricut machine! Worked like a charm for customizing to the size I wanted..and because I needed over 250 for the project the template cutting was fast and accurate.

[@toripavlik2730]

The Cricut really does make it 100x easier AND cheaper!

[@yramsbbig2271]

you were stitching so fast, hard to keep up with you.

[@savannahgoebel3342]

Thank you for explaining the difference between epp and fpp. Right before you explained I was literally thinking "oh, now that I know how to epp I can make animals!" SMH.

[@celinedumoulin4485]

You are wonderful, thank you so much. You have helped me so much. ❤️‍🩹

[@genevievemurray7743]

You’ve got a jar of hexagons waiting for future use. Are they glue or thread basted? How long will glue basting hold? What type of glue do you use? Thank you for your vlogs.

[@tsunamis82]

I glue baste using any washable glue stick. Not had a problem with it not lasting. I do heat set with the iron.

[@barbaralazier8352]

So I thought why not give EPP a whirl. Now I am totally hooked. Luckily I have so much material I do not have to purchase any more. This will be my way to play with my fabric and now it will be what I take on my future trips

[@christielamb2894]

Hi, Your video answered the questions I had about EPP. Thank you, I've subscribed and hit the bell. 😊

[@pywagner]

Yes, please on the foundation paper piecing. Love how you break things down into understandable (for me) elements!

[@b.r.harrismd5654]

Please, please, do an FPP video as well ThNk you.

[@rotto792]

I have just started EPP, making a square block "Scottie dog". Am interested to find out more on FPP; as I resisted/struggled when making my Sugaridoo quilt!!

[@rachellee.9389]

I'm here because Create and Craft with Christine wrote that she sometimes tries paper piecing, something that is very new to me. Extremely stupid question to which I think I know the answer: When you have finished sewing all the pieces together and removed the paper, what's next? Is it finished like a quilt? TFS!

[@brittany45]

Waxing your thread will help cotton thread from shredding and breaking. It also helps the twisting. I handsew a lot of stuff and swear by 100% beeswax for all my handsewing.

[@marialinder1295]

I would love to get template for the paper piecing with patter for the PLUS PATTERN

[@martinapelesova4059]

I like your video, it clearly shows the correct technique, however I am stuck as I have done a large piece made of big hexagons, took paper out of all except for those around the edges, don't know what to do next 😢. Can you please help me? Thank you ❤️ 🙏

[@DH-qz2so]

My B.P. just went up! I think I will forego this one! Love all your vids...but handwork is not my Jam!

[@meghanjohnson1220]

I’m looking into epp, I want to go get some fabric, when I go what do I ask for?? Like how much do I get. I’ve never bought fabric before so I’m clueless

[@wilmasilveira1416]

I would like you to teach FPP from the very basics. I seem to have an issue with reverse sewing. hopefully, you can clear it. You are a very good teacher I seem to be able to follow your instructions very well

[@karenwhitley7211]

Not a fan of EPP put Karen has so much knowledge and information I watched anyway...and she did not disappoint. Thanks JGID!

[@lafranglaise3399]

Hi Karen. If, like me, you lack the confidence to jump into quiltmaking, EPP is ideal. Also, the slow, regular & repetitive stitching is SO therapeutic. I hope one day to start doing a machine quilt but for the moment I'm totally hooked on EPP. P.S I'd love for you to do a video on FPP. Merci from France xxxx

[@catherinecearns9002]

Hi Karen from South Aussie-I love EPP - I find it a great way of using “down time” from my machine

[@romanieritchie1346]

Hi Karen, I really enjoyed your videos. I could not find the link for the pattern to make a kit and project bag? Thank you so much.

[@beverlylackenbauer8705]

I love the look of EPP but I rarely do any hand stitching because of my eyes and arthritis in my hands but I would love to learn about FPP please.

[@betsleeuwenkamp7632]

Thank you for explaining this methode. I look forward to watch your video about FPP

[@Lillyk96]

An important note for first time thimble users: Thimbles come in different sizes. Place the thimble on your finger and shake your hand around, if it flies off it's too big. If you have use a thimble before and hated it, it probably was not the right size!

[@motherhenn8850]

Karen, I would love a part 2 on how to finish EPP projects. How do you finish the edges? How to attach EPP appliqués? I have a table runner made, with hexies and that have no half hexies, but I am at a loss on how to finish it.

[@rosaliecovello441]

I use a die cut with my fabric to cut exact shapes plus a die cut to cut out the smaller paper template. I use a Big Shot and it works great. I like not going through the paper most of all when attaching fabric to paper. Plan to start using bright old thread for attaching paper and a better thread for attaching fabric to another piece together. Thanks

[@cindygreen6900]

I have never done list but find I spend a lot of time on the road. Excellent way to busy myself. love this

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thanks Karen, I have a few done,. but at this point collecting is all I’m going to do for awhile. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

30lb or 40lb paper works fine for EPP. I use a hex punch.

[@marialinder1295]

Do you know where or how I can get patter or template for this PLUS pattern.

[@mariod7473]

Terrific tutorial, I started making Hexies and I love it.....and I have been noticing the container of hexies that you often have in the background of your videos...A big yes for FPP tutorials.

[@freddiehansen7324]

My mom used tape instead of basting or glue. That way she could reuse the papers and it was fast.

[@samiko6091]

Thanks :) only thing missing is what these stitches are... off I go to figure it out.

[@cosudu3002]

Thank you for doing the EPP tutorial, as I had never seen it before. Can you do an FPP tutorial, as well, because I'm not thrilled about hand sewing?

[@davederrick9431]

Yes to FPP please. I have a project in mind put stalling a bi😳

[@noshrinkingviolet1]

Yes please can you do a video on fpp 🙏🙂 thank you so much for your videos

[@kitterzy]

For people looking for those needles. They’re milliners needles. There’s an extra i in there. It’s named after milliners who are women’s hat makers. I don’t know if hat makers still use this moniker or not.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That you for catching that 🙄

[@loriwal2000]

I would like to see FFP animal like you showed with squirrel.

[@PaulaTalbert]

You can cut the papers and even the fabric with Sizzix dies

[@janetlopez2861]

Hello Karen. Thank you for the informative video. I would enjoy seeing some information on FPP as well. I look forward to all of your new videos.

[@JohnArtEast]

I have a bunch of Tula fabric waiting for some EPP! Fabric ✅ papers ✅ thread ✅ time…time? Time where are you? 🤦🏻‍♂️ some day ☺️

[@louisegoupil4935]

I hope u will do foundation paper piecing. I really want to do one TIA