These Good Habits will Speed up your EPP (and help you get more done)
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- In today's video I am sharing some good habits I have gotten into which have helped me to work more quickly and without frustration, when it comes to me English Paper Piecing. I hope these ideas are helpful, for EPP and other crafts such as quilting, crochet and knitting.
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The habit I’d like to share is as I get older my hands are giving me problems and get painful & sore. I find doing a few EPP pieces, the cutting, glue basting and sewing like a few together at a time is easier on my hands vs Repetition only one thing over and over is harder on me.
Yes that’s true for me too
That is a really good point Linda, I can see how that would help to give your hands a rest. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing the tips! Would love to hear tips on how to save money!!!!
You do such beautiful work I am just starting to do epp ,lot of good tips 😊 thank you
Your embroidery is just beautiful. I was wondering if you could show us a little bit of embroidery sometime. Tnx
Pressing with steam before removing templates really makes sure the seams stay flat and in shape no matter how long it takes to finish your project!
great tip!
Good idea! I was even thinking to spray starch the basted and stitched-together EPP shapes before removing the papers, to keep a bit of structure even after the paper templates have been removed.
On cutting and basting, for hexagons (1” and larger for sure, maybe even smaller) I really, REALLY like to using squares. A 2.5” square is perfect for a 1” hexie and a 5” square is perfect for a 2” hexie. You have a little extra on the back, but you never have to worry about your seam allowance being too small and cutting out your fabric is quick, efficient, and stress-free with little waste (or hey, precut bundles if you roll that way 😉).
yes, I cut squares too :) It is so much easier than fussy cutting ;) T x
Same here!
Same here!! Cutting the fabric around the template is what almost discouraged me from EPP and hexies. Then, watching someone's video, I thought, well why not!!
I still pick up many other good tips from those that do like to cut their hexies like that, though. Since I only do big stitch quilting anymore, anyway, I don't have any trouble quilting with the extra fabric in the hexies. I tried it, with a finished shape and scrap batting & backing because it did make me wonder...I love being able to use leftover quilt squares that I just cut to size and put in my hexie basting box. Then I put the basted hexies in a divided box I found in the container area of our craft store. It has a shallow tray for scissors , needles, and my half empty bobbins I'm trying to empty. Good latches and a handle, on it, too.
Another thing I often forget to do but is really helpful is punching holes in my shapes as this helps when removing them ☺️
great tip Claire!
For sure!! That little hole makes an amazing difference! I keep a small crochet hook in my hexie box to remove them.
Have you done a video on putting blocks together please. I am making a large hexi quilt and am a little daunted about hand sewing blocks together. Many thanks for your informative videos as they are very much enjoyed and appreciated. Take care and happy quilting xx
Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching. I will make a video about putting blocks together in the future, thank you 😊
It's really exactly the same as piecing, just fold the blocks then smooth them out afterwards. Honestly it's so easy.
Great video, Emma. Yes, I'd like to see a video on how to make EPP more cost efficient. Thanks for asking. I couldn't tell by watching your video if you did this or not, but when I continuous sew from one seam to another, I slip my needle underneath the fabric from where I tied my knot to where I begin the new seam. This way the thread is hidden underneath the seam allowance. I love EPP!! It so relaxing.
I don't do that, I lay it on top, but that is a great tip Jackie, thank you! So glad you love EPP, thanks for watching
I love the idea of taking the needle underneath the fabric, thank you Jackie for sharing.
I have been working on a large hexi flower quilt for quite a while. I have found that breaking things up into smaller chunks has made it easier, and it feels like I am making more progress. For instance; I am using layer cakes for my fabrics, so I cut one whole layer cake at a time, then moved on to basting enough hexis to make the flowers for one row and sewed the flowers for that row. Once those flowers were done, I placed them into a baggie and did the next row of hexies and flowers. I am saving the rows to do all at once, but having them already planned and packaged together will save me time at the end, and it helps to be able to see the empty baggies and emptying basket indicating my progress.
Thank you Emma, love the needle threaded tips. I will be getting one of the table threaders and making a hexi needle holder. One tip I was recently given was to use a "purple thing" to remove papers I had glued in. It really saved my fingers and stopped fabrics fraying.
I have never heard of a purple thing, what is it? I am intrigued!
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox sorry I spelt it incorrectly. It's "That Purple Thang" by Lyn Graves. It's purple and plastic. I had seen it used to push out corners, it has a 1/4 inch tip on one end and on the other a curved tip which is, perfect for sliding under the fabric and releasing it.
I just found one of those threaders in my stash, looking for something else...and I've hardly used it! Now, I will!! And I'll make a needle holder for them. ☺️
Oh, that 'Purple Thang'? Looks handy! I have a couple crochet hooks that have found other uses since I donated my yarn to the senior center.😏
Hi Yvonne, what purple thing you referring to, to take papers out, please...and thank you..I love epp too...
I have a hybrid baste lol, I have 5" squares of fabric , I cut these in to 4 then using a glue stick I put one dab of glue in the centre of the shape card , and Bob that on to the centre of the fabric , then I trim them when I have a pile of 100. Then I sit and stitch baste ,I do all of this whilst listening to you tube and peddling on my under dest step machine so I really multi task lol .
Hmmm, your idea of using your gluestick sounds intriguing. I use a Wonder clip to hold my fabric to the template while I baste around. But, gluestick may give me even more of a head start. I also use those sweet little clips to hold my hexies together while I stitch them together. It's amazing how that has reduced the achy-ness in my hands!! I tend to stitch about 1/16th of an inch together (a millimeter apart?), so my hand is rather stiff, soon. Or they were, till I started using the clips!
Another great video Emma. Living in Australia, the glue tip is definitely going to make a difference! A cost effective video would be great Emma 😊
that is great to hear, thank you Carol
Very helpful, thank you Emma! Since I’m a fairly new EPP stitcher, I appreciate learning the right helpful habits right from the start, rather than going my own way likely learning some unproductive habits, and then having to ‘unlearn’ them later. I agree with your suggestion to remove the papers as you go, especially as I plan to re-use the papers (because those shapes can get quite expensive!). ❤Your video is much appreciated.
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much Emma for all your tips! They were so well thought out, I shall be sure to get into better habits 😉. Happy sewing 🧵🪡
Thank you Sally
Just getting started with EPP. Thanks for all your tips.
I'm just starting EPP. I am retired and traveling more. Need a small hobby to do and this looks perfect. Your good habits will help me to get started. Love your show Emma
thank you Cammie!
So many great tips that can apply to other hobbies/crafts as well. Thank you Emma for making this video and sharing your knowledge with us. Would you be able to make a short video about keeping notes? I have to admit that I am pretty bad at this, and have had to restart projects because I never write any notes.
yes, I will make some short form videos about this sort of thing, thank you so much for watching Kajal
Great tips! Love your short tube.
This was so useful! Thank you! 😊
Really nice and informative video - short and succinct. Thanks. I learned many years ago that when I finish for the day, if I prepare even one needle for my project I am more likely to pick up my project and stitch on a regular basis because I don't have to spend time threading a needle. So thanks for reinforcing that lesson.
so glad you liked it Linda
Using a thread conditioner like Thread Magic helps avoid tangles in my thread, trying to untangle my thread used to slow me down so much because I like to use long lengths of thread so I can sew a lot without replenishing
I keep beeswax in my hexie box. But, I guess that does the same thing? I haven't seen Thread magic, lately...
Threading several needles at the beginning of a hand sewing project is brilliant! I have always filled several bobbins at a time for a sewing machine project, but never thought about the needles!!! Duh!
Thank you!❤
Love the habits you passed on.❤
Very helpful tips. Thank you
thank you for sharing the tips...much appreciated...
This is very good thank you!!
Lots of good ideas and food for thought. 😊
Thank you for a really helpful and enjoyable video.
I have that needle threader and I love it
Thanks Emma. Yes please on the rpp budget advice
Great recommendations. I will definitely use these ideas. Thank you ❤
I love doing EPP. Thanks for the tips!
Great tips!
Glad you think so!
Great suggestions. I know when my children were small, I could only stitch for a few minutes at a time. But to my surprise, i was getting more projects done than I expected to do that year. So even small amounts add up to getting things done. You are right in all your recommendations.
It's amazing how it all adds up isn't it! Thanks for watching Anne
Great and helpful tips for this beginner. Thanks! 😊
Thankyou Emma, great hints and tips 😊
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
Love this video. This will definitely help me out a lot. Yes I am interested in budget friendly EPP video. Keep up the good work. 😊
Thank you for your helpful tips.
thank you for watching
Thank you for this video it was a good one to reminds us all to getting in to good haits i loved it and i will be incorporating a few of these ideas
Thank you for all your tips Emma.
You are so welcome Tracy!
Thank you for sharing. Great ideas.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video, Emma! It seems I've already been doing several timesavers ~ template cutting sessions, basting sessions, locking stitch at corners, continuous stitching. 🤗 (Basting a good bunch ahead also helps when I packing for a camping trip)
Mine are all from scraps, and I baste a small square around each of my templates, which I cut on the ScanNCut, cutting a good quart-sized ziplock baggie full, so they are all accurate, taking that concern away.😊 ScanNCut has many basic shapes built in, so it's easy to find some that are good for EPP. I cut a batch of 1", for my quilt, and 3/4" and 1/2" for smaller projects, (and to use up smaller scraps!)
I also remove the templates as I go. They are cut from cardstock, so I can get good firm edges to stitch against. But, it's amazing how much more they weigh, if I don't remove them as I go.
Excellent tips, Emma! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Ell done Emma. Your tips have been helpful. Thankyou
Thank you Emma 💞
Oh thank you so much Carol! That is so kind and so appreciated 🤗
You always have such sensible suggestions. Thank you.
Thank you Marilyn 😊
emma, I love your videos. I have always threaded ❤several needles at a time...even in my cross stitch. The lighting and good posture are good too
Great pointers! I will try them! I do take papers out as I go as well! Thanks, Emma.
Try using a thin wadding instead of paper , to back your hexies it gives a bouncy hexie shape and saves any further wadding unless you want it, I sue one that has glue one side So it stays in place nicely, Hexiform for a very large quilt worked out to expensive to use,, but I feel the effect was as good,
Very helpful. Thank you Emma 🙏❤️
Glad it was helpful!
I find that punching a small hole in each form makes removing them so easy. This can be done while watching TV mindlessly.
Great advise Emma thankyou xx😊
thanks ever so much Jean x
Many great tips, thankyou
My pleasure!
Love your videos and your work, Emma! Thank you from San Diego, CA
thank you so much Darlene
Thanks!
thank you so so much Jacqueline! That is so kind of you x
These tips for making good habits as we work on our project was really helpful to me . I am going to try my best to implement these . Thank you .
Thankyou Emma, that was great information, love your work.
you are so kind, thank you Karen
Thanks Emma, great tips, yes I would love to have ideas for economic quilting..
Oh, I live in Queensland Australia, and love epp
Great tips!! Thank you ❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank-you for the tips, I have some of those fancy threaders, and lots of glasses of differing strengths from years past.
Years ago I was shown a simple pre-threading trick. Using a reel of thread and a packet of needles, and a traditional wire threader. Thread the whole packet of needles onto the threader, pull the thread through all of them at once. Hold needles flat against the reel with one thumb. Pull out enough thread for the first needle in line and a bit to wrap all of the other needles against the reel. Take off the first needle with it's thread, cut and wrap the rest close to the thead on your reel. As you empty your needles put them back in the needle packet, can your threader stay in the packet? When all are emptied, re-thread the lot again. This is a much smaller use of space, handy for on the go sewing. If you have to put your work aside, for a time, unthread the needles to prevent contamination of thread and needles, or use them in another current project. You could also use this method with your 10 needle holder.
Did you know about those modern plastic reels, having a space inside, you pull off an end cap and have a needle space inside, make sure the cap is back on, securely. Check it out? That one is handy for travelling.
Please be careful, your close to dylight light, may as fluorescent light does have UVA and UVB in them which is the bit that burns you and causes skin cancer.
Thank you for the tips Kathleen, very useful.
The light I am using is not the type of light you have described. It is not a fluorescent tube and doesn’t not emit uv or anything like that. It cannot cause cancer. I would not use or endorse something that wasn’t safe. It’s a special LED bulb that replicates daylight. I think you are thinking of the sunbed type lights and it isn’t anything like that at all. I hope that clears it up. Thanks for watching
TFS those awesome tips abt threading the needles as one; and also the hollow tube inside the thread! 🌷
I really like listen to and your tips. Keep up the good work.
thank you Gabby!
Some really great time saving tips here. Some of these I do. But quite a few I think I will start doing. Thank you for sharing your tips that you do. I've only just found your site here. And thinking while I baste my hexagons ready to sew together will watch a few more of your tutorials. Keep smiling and happy sewing
Thankyou for your video. so many handy hints. Love the wee project journal. Need to buy one, to keep on track.
Glad it was helpful Sharon, thanks for watching
Thanks for all your great tips. You do absolutely beautiful work.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Emma for all your wonderful tips. They will certainly lead to better habits for my sewing in the future. Take care xx
I am so glad you liked it Jacqueline, thank you for watching, take care x
I have only just discovered your blog and I love it....
Thank you! Im so glad you like it 🌸
Thanks for this video, some really good ideas ! Iam working on my first epp project and needed this encouragement ! I particularly like the basting in bulk as I often go on deliveries with my husband and my pieces are ready to go along 😊 I am curious about your weather there just now , Iam in the northeast USA and spring is just starting here !
Thanks for the wonderful tips and I like the idea of making many Epps at a time 😀🇨🇦
Glad you like them! I think having a good basting session really helps to move the project forward
Thank you for putting this video together, I found it very informative.
Any tips on saving money on a craft is, in my opinion, always a good thing!
Very useful video! Thank you ✂️🧵🪡🌷
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Emma .All you do to help us is so generous and kind .Really Appreciate You
You are so welcome! Thank you so much 🌸
I love that needle threader what an life saver when you can't see well
Thank you! I’m new to EPP 🎉
Thank you so much Caroline, I hope you love EPP when you give it a go
Thank you, Emma! Great tips!
You're so welcome!
Your work is so beautiful, Emma. And those glasses really suit you! x
Thank you so much 😊
❤️ the cutting strip and then using a rotary mat to cut shapes.. using a glue to baste is terrific idea .. love this method to get started thanks for these tips .. hugs 🤗
I like the idea about the needles idea I will keep that in mind thank you
Glad it was helpful!
LOVE my Serious Reader light!!! Thank you, Emma 🙂
I’m so so glad!🌸
I really like the idea of prethreading a bunch of needles.
Great video very informative, save money in epp who doesn't want that :)
I'm new to your channel and so happy I found you. Love your clear closeups and loads of inspiration! 🤍
Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate you following along
Thank you, tips are a great help I do need to a few on board. I chop and change what I do so notes are a must. Have a lovely week 🌸
Thank you so much Alison Mary, I hope you have a great week too x
Thanks
Thank you so much Andrea, that is so kind of you x
Would love a budget epp video ❤
Coming up tonight!
Thanks for your videos! I am just beginning to do EPP. Would love a video about money saving tips.
Thank you so much for all the tips. As a newbie to this I need all the tips I can get lol
so glad it was useful Tania
Thank you for another enjoyable session. Some of your tips I am using from your previous posts, but I've still found something new from this session. Take care Emma and happy sewing as always.
Thank you so much Roz
All great tips that I absolutely need to incorporate, especially the idea to complete rows to keep myself motivated. And, sure, I'd like to see cost saving tips.
Thank you Emma for the wisdom you shared here tonight. I was cutting out hex petals while watching. I like your idea of strips of fabric and doing a few at a time. I also think the compiled batch of basted, colorful shapes is a picture of wealth and treasure. As always, you bring peace and joy to our world of crafting. Much appreciation!
thank you ever so much Mel, so glad you liked the video, enjoy your stitching!
Such a great video - thank you so much for helping us to sew efficiently. Lots of great ideas, and you explain everything beautifully! I'm going to buy one of the desk needle threaders and hopefully one of the lamps! Xxx
I am so happy you liked the video Jo, thank you so much. You will love the threader and lamp, they are so good x
. I’m only just starting on this journey so thanks for all the tips 👍
You're so welcome!
What a great video today, loved the you show the needle threader, I am older and eyesight is not as good these days , so I will get me a needle threader , thanks so much
so glad it was helpful Mary
Great video Emma with good habits advice and tips! Thank you so much for sharing and teaching us all about EPP have learn a lot from you Emma thank you very much! God Bless hugs Liz.💕
Im so glad you liked it, thanks for watching 🌸
Thank you so much for all those great tips, especially the needle threader tips. I will certainly take them on board, as a newby to this great craft! 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Emma great episode. Straight away threaded up 8 needles. Thank you x
so glad you liked it Zena!
You have a great story telling voice. Enjoyed your tips.
Glad you enjoyed it Linda 😊
Thank you Emma.... I always learn wonderful things on your tutorials. Excellent style of teaching. 👏 Kudos
Thank you Rosemary 🌸
Hello Emma !
I like very much your work of patchwork. Think you very much for your vidéo.
Hi Marie, so glad you liked it, thank you!
Thank you, Emma for all the tips. I have always waited to sew my Hexie flowers together, wanting to lay them all out together! I have several ready to go together and will start. I also have the round needle holder....and have never used it! So I am going to go dig it out and get my needles threaded. Thank you again. Take care
You will find it so useful Sarah. Have fun stitching the flowers together, you will enjoy seeing it grow I am sure, take care
Hey Emma , nice to see you again . Thanks for the tips you suggested , so helpful will try them . Maybe they could help with my DWR , though some I have already doing . Take care , keep well .😊
so glad it was useful Susan, thank you, take care x