cashs_mom

I just started doing some EPP last summer. I've just done hexies so far and I'm loving it. I would love to take a class, but after a couple months of searching and not finding any classes in my area, I gave up and watched youtubes. I've tried several techinques and flat back is the one the I like the best. It didn't take me too long to get used to the technique.

My quilt guild used to have a bee for handwork, but the last time I looked it seems to have disbanded. Its a shame. I'd love to go to that one.

charley26

I made some of these! i appliquéd the group to my block with a matching thread - nothing special.

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SherylM

I was just sitting here, practicing that flat back technique, trying to get better at it. It really does look much better on the front than just whip stitching it. My problem is that I want it to be pretty on the back too, but I'm having a hard time making the stitches on the back nice and even. I suppose it really doesn't matter, but that perfectionist side of me...

Besides watching YouTube videos, I bought a couple of books that have been really helpful :
Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing by Florence Knapp and
All Points Patchwork by Diane Gilleland.

Both good books, but my favorite is the one by Florence Knapp. Besides teaching a lot of technique, she also includes some of the history of EPP and the benefits of working with your hands. She also has a blog/website that I like a lot. The Diane Gilleland book has some projects, in addition to the techniques.

Charley26, that looks great! I'll probably do something similar with mine.

daisyandjack

Hi Sheryl - don’t worry about the back as no one will see the back when the pieces are stitched down and worrying about it will just take away the joy of stitching especially when your just starting

SherylM

Thank you for that! Now I need to print it out and hang it up as a reminder...

Oh! And welcome to the board!

Dolphyngyrl

I think I use decobob or invisafil, both are wonderfil threads

Anne P

I am just finishing a paper-pieced Storm at Sea. I love the accuracy of the points!

Anne

PS Stitcher

I have tried both of the Bottom Line and Invisafil. I like Invisafil better. But Bottom Line isn't bad either. It is really just a preference thing to me. I could use either.

Sue Daley has a ton of videos on YouTube as well. If you are looking for patterns, don't forget to check out some shops that have freebies out there. Paper Pieces and Dutchess House are two good ones.

Our guild has an EPP Bee that meets every other week on a different night from our guild meeting. There are about 6-10 of us at any given time. We have a good time with each other. If your guild doesn't have a group, try starting one.

SherylM

I'd love to see it! Can you post a picture?

PS Stitcher, I subscribed to Sue Daley's YouTube channel and I've already ordered some papers from Paper Pieces.

PeggyCook

I learned how to do the knicker knot, but the knot looks the same as putting your needle through the loop twice before tightening the thread. Is there any difference?