I’m excited to be a final stop on the “Learn How to English Paper Piece” blog hop today! This new book by Carolina Moore is available now through Nancy’s Notions. They also have a nifty starter kit that comes with the book, paper pieces, thread, and more!
I spent some time paging through it, and say with confidence that it is full of great information. Carolina starts simple, going over the basics of how to paper piece hexagons and diamonds in a simple, no-nonsense way. She then offers step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects, from a cute hexie pillow to an adorable pillowcase dress.
My favorite project by far is the Dream Catcher. It’s unique — I hadn’t seen anything quite like it before — and a really fun way to make something small that still packs a big visual punch. I immediately knew I wanted to make one for myself, along with both of my daughters! And since my sewing room is currently out of commission as the wood floors get replaced, this mostly hand-stitched project is absolutely perfect. (It does recommend a bit of machine stitching to finish the EPP unit and essentially turn it into a mini-mini quilt before stitching it into the hoop.)
I printed myself a few diamond templates, cut them out, and got to work. I found a bundle of Japanese prints in my stash that I got at Quilt Festival a couple years ago and thought it would be really fun to fussy cut a diamond from each one to form the center of my dream catcher. Within an hour, I had completed this cute little star! I love it, and hope to fill in the other diamonds this weekend. I’ll have to wait until my sewing machine is set up again to complete the dream catcher, but I’m excited to get this little project hanging on my wall.
I encourage you to check out Carolina’s book, along with all the other bloggers who have shared their take on EPP!
Friday, January 25th: Carolina from Always Expect Moore
Saturday, January 26th: Linda from Linda B Creative and Havalah from Sisters, What
Sunday, January 27th: Teresa from Sewn Up, Teresa Down Under and Stephanie from Modern Sewciety
Monday, January 28th: Jen from Faith and Fabric and Alicia from Sew What Alicia
Tuesday, January 29th: Sherry from Powered by Quilting and Marie from Underground Crafter
Wednesday, January 30th: Brooke from Brooklyn Berry Designs and Melody from Two Maker Chicks
Thursday, January 31st: Ali from Home Crafts by Ali and Sarah from Quilted Diary
Friday, February 1st: Bobbie from the Geeky Bobbin and Gemia from Phat Quarters
Saturday, February 2nd: Beth from Garland Girl Quilts and Bobbi from Snowy Days Quilting
Sunday, February 3rd: Kirsty from Bonjour Quilts and Simone from Charmed Life Quilting
Monday, February 4th: Aimee from Things Small and Simple and Mathew from Mister Domestic
Tuesday, February 5th: Kathy from Kathy’s kwilts and more and Kim from Stitched in Purple
Wednesday, February 6th: Audrey from the Cloth Parcel and Anorina from Samelia’s Mum
Thursday, February 7th: Laura from Slice of Pi Quilts and Lauren from Molly and Mama
Friday, February 8th: Sarah from Saroy (that’s me!) and Stephanie from Swoodson Says
