Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78494-643-2 (ISBN)
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.
25 EPP projects for homewares and gift items
Hugely popular form of quilt-making
Beginner-friendly through to more advanced patterns
Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, reusable templates and detailed notes and tips
Latest in the Weekend Makes quilting collection from Janet Goddard
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. Jemima Schlee is a prolific writer and contributor to craft magazines, including Country Homes & Interiors. She has a BA (Hons) from Bath University in Visual Communication. Jemima worked as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd (Interiors and Fashion worldwide). She then trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton on the south coast of England, where she now teaches deaf teenagers, in addition to her crafting. Jemima has also written several books for GMC Publications including Fat Quarter: Christmas and the 'Take a…' series. For more information visit: www.jemimaschlee.co.uk
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
Erscheinungsdatum | 10.10.2022 |
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Reihe/Serie | Weekend Makes |
Zusatzinfo | 285 Halftones, color |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 215 x 275 mm |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
ISBN-10 | 1-78494-643-5 / 1784946435 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78494-643-2 / 9781784946432 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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