Quilting How-To Tutorial: English Paper Piecing [EPP]

If you like to hand piece or would like a small project to see if you like it, English Paper Piecing [EPP] might just be for you. This method of piecing allows you to piece together odd shapes with 100% accuracy. It's also the perfect on-the-go project that you can pick up whenever you have a spare second. You, most likely, already have many of the items in your stash that you will need to start a new EPP project. We'll go through the basics with you here...
Marty & Teri
CHAPTERS:
1:25 Creating hexagon pieces
4:40 Best pins to use when paper piecing
6:04 Prepping your pieces
6:40 Tools for paper piecing - our recommendations
7:26 Traditional way of paper piecing - pros and cons
9:05 Another way of paper piecing - how to stitch around the corners
11:15 Advantages of alternate concept of paper piecing
11:37 Paper piecing squares and diamonds - including tips for the corners
12:15 Putting your pieces together
12:19 Why we prefer silk thread
13:00 Why it’s best to leave paper pieces in the outside rows
13:40 Putting the paper pieces together - a step-by-step tutorial
14:33 Straight stitch vs diagonal / angled stitch [How to stitch a straight stitch so you will not see the stitches]
16:23 How to manage pieces that don’t line up
18:19 Another way to stitch pieces together
20:30 Using patterns to create your paper pieces [pattern by Missy Carpenter]
21:30 How-To: Other shapes to paper piece [diamonds and squares]

[@robinpollard6085]

I want to thank you. I've watched several epp youtube videos. Yours really answered a bunch of questions. Robin Pollard

[@vwatts8738]

Great video! My fav way of sewing pieces together. Totally invisible😊

[@rosesbaker]

Yippee!!! Many Great ideas 👏👏👏

[@varshakean6331]

Thanks for demonstrating

[@TwoSistersQuiltCompany]

Our pleasure!

[@SASmith-mg5pr]

Try a larks head knot for silk or fine thread. It is a slip over the eye of the needle. The needle can be dropped without unthreading!!

[@annebettencourt9587]

I’m always amazed by stitchers not using a thimble … I’ve really enjoyed your tips about punching holes in theaters and thread basting … I want to break my glue habit. Thanks! 🧵

[@theresabaethke4983]

Thanks! I love the way you demonstrate these old and new techniques. I am a little afraid of triable paper but you make it look so easy!

[@TwoSistersQuiltCompany]

You are welcome. We hope you give it a try and share your creation with us!

[@carolvenables3970]

) lovely

[@TerrieJohnstown]

This is a wonderful tutorial - do you wash the fabric as part of the prep?