Overview

Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items. English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hugely popular form of quilt-making that originated in England in the 1700s. It is a method of hand-piecing using a variety of paper templates to create an accurate mosaic-style pattern with a variety of fabrics. Beginner quilters will love the opening step-by-step instructions, while advanced sewers will enjoy using their existing skills to learn a new technique and create beautiful patchwork from a variety of interesting shapes including diamonds, triangles & clam shells as well as the traditional hexagon. Complete information on tools & equipment plus reusable templates and modern life-style photography give clear instructions for the construction of each project. The patterns are ideal for using up left-over fabrics, with a variety of colours and patterns throughout. Projects include: Brooch, small basket, tea cosy, notebook cover, cushion tote bag, tablet storage. AUTHOR: Janet Goddard teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a range of sewing techniques. Her designs are regularly featured in magazines and books.

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Author:   Janet Goddard ,  Jemima Schlee
Publisher:   GMC Publications
Imprint:   Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
ISBN:  

9781784946432

ISBN 10:   1784946435
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   04 October 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction What is EPP Brief history Benefits of portable sewing, relaxation, mindfulness Templates • Choosing and making paper templates • Buying pre-cut paper templates • Use of acrylic templates Fabrics and Thread • How to choose the fabrics for your project • Thread selection Tools and Equipment • The basic equipment for EPP • Tools and equipment needed to finish projects • Measurements • Embellishments/finishing Techniques - the EPP basics • Cutting the fabrics (strip cutting, tracing and cutting or using acrylic templates) • Preparing the shapes, tacking vs gluing, how to tack, methods for different shapes • Stitching the patches together, what stitch to use, starting, finishing • How to remove the papers, pressing • Attaching the EPP design to your project by hand and machine, trimming your work Techniques – for finishing your projects • To include zips, quilting, binding, hand stitching Projects using hexagons 1. Coasters 2. Zippy pouch 3. Lavender bag 4. Brooch 5. Christmas decoration Projects using diamonds 6. Table mat 7. Tea cosy 8. Oven pad 9. Coffee cosy 10. Small basket Projects using triangles 11. Pencil case 12. Notebook cover 13. Phone case 14. Door stop 15. Tablet storage Projects using clam shells 16. Hot water bottle cover 17. Cushion Projects using apple cores 18. Cushion 19. Tote bag Projects combining shapes (any shapes combined together) 20. Needle case 21. Pincushion 22. Button bag 23. Ball 24. Glasses case 25. Drawstring bag

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Janet Goddard loves to patchwork and her patterns are regularly featured in patchwork and quilting magazines as well as being included in a number of books. She is a qualified teacher and regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK, covering a range of different sewing techniques. Janet's approachable and friendly style puts those readers new to stitching at ease. She lives in Hertfordshire.

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