This year, we have a bonus block lotto for you to work on over the summer, and it’s a nice portable project that you can take on vacation, or just work on outside.
We’ll be using English Paper Piecing (EPP) to make framed hexies.
Due: Our next in-person event, in September
Techniques and concepts: English Paper Piecing (EPP)New to block lotto? Learn about it here
What you'll need
- A fabric for the center hexagon. I’d encourage you to fussy-cut a motif for this central piece. If the motif has a distinct top and bottom, place it so that the top and bottom are aligned with an edge, not with a point:
- A fabric for the six half-hexagons used for the frame. Pick whatever you like.
- EPP template. If you didn’t pick one up at the June event, you can download it here. Be sure to print it at the actual size (100%) and use the 1" test square on the template to check that it printed correctly. I like printing the template on cardstock, but some people prefer working with lighter or heavier paper.
- Thread or glue for basting. You can use any washable glue.
- Fine, sharp needle and a fairly fine thread for piecing.
Steps
- Cut out the template pieces.
- Cut fabric at least 1/4" larger than the pieces.
- Baste the fabric around the pieces. You can thread-baste or glue-baste. If you use glue, please make sure it's water-soluble and use it sparingly so that the papers can be removed later.
- Use a whipstitch to connect the pieces. You'll need to bend some of the pieces slightly when sewing some of the seams.
Additional resources
There are lots of resources out there for EPP. One of my favourites is the EPP for Beginners guides from Tales of Cloth, which covers tools, basting, how to whipstitch, and more.The MQG site also has these resources:
- Getting Started with English Paper Piecing (EPP) with Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill (Whole Circle Studio)
- The History of English Paper Piecing
- The Changing Shapes of EPP
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