Introduction to: English Paper Piecing

 

Discover how to sew geometric designs with English paper piecing. Laura guides you through the simple steps for this satisfying method of patchwork that works beautifully for piecing even small shapes with accuracy.

To join in you’ll need:

Scrap paper or envelopes
Template (Laura uses a 60 degree ‘fat diamond’)
Fabric for patchwork (lightweight quilting cottons are best)
Thread and sewing kit
Pencil and scissors

The piecing featured in this video is for Laura’s Ruby Star Quilt Project. You can read more about that on her blog.

Approximate run time: 17 minutes

Presenter: Laura Kemshall