Do you love bright, geometric quilt
designs but wonder how to get such sharp points and accurate piecing?
English paper piecing is the answer and this collection shows you how to
sew your own patchwork projects even if you've never made a quilt
before.
English paper piecing (EPP) is a traditional patchwork
technique which uses hexagon-shaped paper templates which are pieced
together by hand sewing rather than machine piecing. This process of
hand piecing is both mindful and calming and the fact that it doesn't
rely on a sewing machine makes EPP the perfect sofa sewing project that
can be done while relaxing in front of your favorite TV show or while
socializing with friends.
Jenny Jackson is an expert in EPP and has
been demonstrating the technique and showcasing her patterns on TV craft
channels and magazines for a number of years. She has created this
collection of techniques and patterns for modern EPP projects for the
home including some really striking, large quilts. Jenny holds your hand
through the EPP process so, even if you've never tried it before, you
can complete projects to be proud of. Even if you already have some
experience with EPP, Jenny shares her tips and tricks for quicker and
sharper results so you can improve your skills.
There are 18
projects for the home in a variety of sizes so you can build up to a
full-sized quilt but you can also dip in and out of some smaller
projects such as coasters, wall hangings and cushions while you hone
your skills. The projects include repeats of EPP patterns and blocks as
well as how to use EPP blocks and rosettes as appliqué within quilts and
other projects. It’s not just about the hexagon either: Jenny’s
geometric designs feature 20 different paper pieced templates including
diamonds, octagons and even curved shapes for really exciting results.
These sheets can be photocopied to give you multiple templates, fast.
You
can even flex your own creative muscle with the coloring pages included
for every project so you can experiment with your own color
combinations to make your own unique designs.
Softcover
Publish Date: 05/10/2022
Author: Jenny Jackson
Dimensions: 11in x 8-1/2in
