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One of my favorite crafting blogs has a wonderful tutorial on how to English paper piece. I have always wanted to try this method. I even purchased the pre-cut paper pieces when I went to the Paducah Quilt show several years ago. Sunshine’s Creations great close up pictures inspired me to try my hand at it. She also has great hints while showing you step-by-step.

I have to admit I really like this. A quilter I knew in Arkansas used to do these up whenever she had a spare moment. They are very portable to do which is another reason I decided to finally try it. My husband and I like to take road trips as well as visit family and I always feel a little guilty if I’m not actually creating something especially if we stop by quilt and yarn stores. I am really great at buying things but seem to not get much farther with my treasures when I get them home.

english.JPGMy sample here that I made used 1 1/4″ hexagon pieces. I am halfway to finishing one flower and it didn’t take very long at all. I would hate to have to actually cut out my paper pieces as well as my fabric pieces. Maybe if I had my own die-cutter then I would think about it. My paper is by Paper Pieces and the first place I located them on the Internet was The Calico Cat but they didn’t have my size. I guess if I run out (the package I have has 75) I will have to do further research or make my own. The good thing is you can reuse them a few times. Hopefully, I will make several blocks and wear them out.

Question of the day: Do you have portable work you do and where do you do it? It doesn’t have to be quilting.

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Posted in General, Products, Techniques on June 5th, 2007

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2 Responses to “How to English Paper Piece”

  1. sunshine Says:
    June 5th, 2007 at 10:44 am

    On my blog in the post you mentioned is a direct link to the company paper pieces where you can buy the die cut paper pieces in bulk just thought you might like to know

    take care
    sunshine

  2. Donna Lannerd Says:
    June 5th, 2007 at 11:29 pm

    Thanks Sunshine! If I keep this up I’m definitely going to have to buy more PRE-MADE papers.

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