English Paper Piecing Workshop

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a patchwork technique for quilting and applique that uses small paper templates to piece together your fabric. Wrap your fabric around the paper templates temporarily and stitch or glue in place. The template creates a clear, sharp line for each seam. Once several templates are wrapped and secured, you can begin attaching the seams with a whip- or ladder-stitch. Once all edges of once shape have been sewn to others, the paper can be removed. It’s a great scrap buster, requires very little in terms of tools and is highly portable. This is wonderful for crafters with little room for storage. It’s so easy and small, you can do it on the bus or train while traveling.

This 2-hour workshop includes all materials. We will go over the basics of creating the templates for EPP and how to put them together. I will also demonstrate how sewists can create their own quilt block free-hand using this method. We will work together to finish a beautiful 8-piece pincushion.