Erica's Favorite EPP Supplies
Erica Arndt LOVES English Paper Piecing (EPP). In this video she talks about her favorite supplies that make the process faster, easier and tons of fun!
Instructor
Erica Arndt
Erica is a blogger, author, quilter, knitter, and maker of all the things! She is perhaps most well known for her homeschooling website, Confessions of a Homeschooler where she share homeschooling tips, curriculum, and organizational ideas, in addition to her quilting patterns and videos. She loves creating weekly video tutorials to share helpful tips, tricks, tutorials, fun projects, and inspiration for sewing and quilting.
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What is covered in Erica's Favorite EPP Supplies (English Paper Piecing FAVES!)?
Erica Arndt LOVES English Paper Piecing (EPP). In this video she talks about her favorite supplies that make the process faster, easier and tons of fun!
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The tutorial video is 00:10:25.
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Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.
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Video Transcript
The process begins by cutting out paper templates in the desired shapes, typically hexagons, diamonds, or other polygons. These templates are then basted onto the wrong side of fabric pieces. The fabric is folded over the paper template and secured with small, even stitches along the edges. Multiple fabric pieces are stitched together using a whipstitch or ladder stitch, joining the edges of the shapes to form a larger patchwork unit.
The basting stitches temporarily hold the fabric in place until the patches are sewn together, allowing for accurate and neat seams. Once all the patches are sewn together, the paper templates can be removed, revealing the final patchwork design. The paper can either be left in place or removed depending on personal preference.
English paper piecing is known for its portability and versatility. It is often done by hand, making it a popular technique for quilters who enjoy sewing on the go or while socializing. The method allows for precise and intricate designs that can be challenging to achieve with other quilting techniques.
