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Master English Paper Piecing – Online Class

August 8, 2024 by Shellie Wilson

Are you ready to take your English paper piecing (EPP) skills to new heights? Dive into the world of advanced EPP techniques with Helen Stubbings’ “English Paper Piecing: Beyond the Basics” online class! With over 1 hour and 50 minutes of in-depth instruction spread across six enlightening lessons, Helen will empower you to create intricate and stunning quilts by hand.

In this comprehensive online class, EPP expert Helen Stubbings shares her wealth of knowledge and quick techniques to help you piece a large quilt by hand with confidence. Learn how to go beyond the traditional hexagon shape and explore the art of fussy cutting, allowing you to maximize the impact of your quilt and create captivating designs.

Discover Helen’s secrets to working with various shapes beyond hexagons, including diamonds, trapezoids, and jewels, as she guides you through the process step by step. With lessons on fussy cutting, piecing hexagon motifs, center motifs, jewel star motifs, and finishing techniques, you’ll gain invaluable insights into transforming your quilts into dazzling works of art.

With Helen’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to piece your quilt in sections, making the project portable and enjoyable. Plus, discover how to appliqué your finished work to whole cloth for an eye-catching quilt that will be the perfect accent in any room of your home.

With bonus downloadable PDF resources and access to a class Q&A, you’ll have everything you need to elevate your EPP skills and create quilts that showcase your creativity and passion for stitching.

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Weekly Precut Fabrics For Quilting Inspiration

Every quilter hits a creative lull from time to time. Maybe you’ve finished a big project and aren’t sure what to start next, or maybe life has been so busy that your sewing machine hasn’t seen daylight in weeks. Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut of the Week has a way of jumpstarting inspiration right when you need it.

Each Monday offers a little surprise — a curated precut bundle that might open the door to a new idea. Sometimes the colors speak to you, sometimes the scale of the prints, and sometimes just the ease of grabbing a coordinated bundle is enough to reignite your creativity.

For even more inspiration, these internal articles pair beautifully with precut sewing:

  • Beginner quilt projects
  • Easy fat quarter quilts

I love how precuts simplify the process. No fussing with measurements or debating which prints match — just open the bundle, choose your pattern, and enjoy the rhythm of sewing. For a creative reset, charm packs and layer cakes are especially good because they spark quick wins.

If you’re feeling stuck, try browsing this roundup for scrap-friendly inspiration:

  • Scrap quilts to try

Let each Monday be a gentle reminder that creativity is always waiting for you, even in the smallest moments.

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