Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing

25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items. 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 itemsHugely popular form of quilt-makingBeginner-friendly through to more advanced patternsClear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, reusable templates and detailed notes and tipsLatest in the Weekend Makes quilting collection from Janet Goddard

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-10-04
Mått215 x 275 x 14 mm
Vikt616 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieWeekend Makes
Antal sidor144
FörlagGMC Publications
ISBN9781784946432

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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

IntroductionWhat is EPPBrief historyBenefits of portable sewing, relaxation, mindfulnessTemplates• Choosing and making paper templates• Buying pre-cut paper templates• Use of acrylic templatesFabrics and Thread• How to choose the fabrics for your project• Thread selectionTools and Equipment• The basic equipment for EPP• Tools and equipment needed to finish projects• Measurements• Embellishments/finishingTechniques - 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 workTechniques – for finishing your projects• To include zips, quilting, binding, hand stitchingProjects using hexagons1. Coasters2. Zippy pouch3. Lavender bag4. Brooch5. Christmas decorationProjects using diamonds6. Table mat7. Tea cosy8. Oven pad9. Coffee cosy10. Small basketProjects using triangles11. Pencil case12. Notebook cover13. Phone case14. Door stop15. Tablet storageProjects using clam shells16. Hot water bottle cover17. CushionProjects using apple cores18. Cushion19. Tote bagProjects combining shapes (any shapes combined together)20. Needle case21. Pincushion22. Button bag23. Ball24. Glasses case25. Drawstring bag