Get Started With English Paper Piecing - Patchwork Hexies

In this video, I will show you how to get started with English Paper Piecing. As it is the first video in the series, I thought we should start with super simple patchwork hexies.
You can use almost any fabric when paper piecing, as the paper stabilises the shape, but if this is your first go, I recommend quilting cotton. You are looking for something that feels similar to a man's shirt. It doesn't fray too badly, holds its shape well and is easy to sew.
Patchwork is ideal for re-using fabrics that have meaning, or garments that cannot be passed on because of damage or stains. It's a true women's craft - practiced all around the world in countless ways. It will be lots of fun to travel the world in patchwork and see what we might find.
If you want to stitch along, you'll need:
A selection of fabric scraps
Machine threads
A needle - I use a size 8 sharps
Thick paper - like a take-away menu or catalogue
Paper scissors
Embroidery scissors
You can find a 1" hexie template here: shorturl.at/Mp5KA
Find 'Quilting In No Time' here: shorturl.at/BnaFq
Find 'Patch' here: shorturl.at/LnelH
Find Alice's Wonderland here: shorturl.at/WF3WR
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[@catherinehart5950]

A patchwork Sew-Along is a brilliant idea. So (sew) much to explore together.😊

[@featherstitchhouse]

Absolutely. I have so many things I want to try.

[@lizhopewell0507]

I have never done this but found your lesson really inspiring and may now give it a go. Liz

[@featherstitchhouse]

It's such a beautiful technique. I always find myself coming back to epp.

[@elizabethamis9376]

Wonderfully clear demonstration of the three techniques. Thank you for share. Lavender bag here I come! ❤👍from Somerset

[@featherstitchhouse]

Thanks so much. I'm really glad the video was helpful. Happy stitching. ☺️

[@bettydohms2002]

I learned your #2 way of doing hexes and really like that way.❤

[@featherstitchhouse]

I'm enjoying it too. It's fast! I find it works better on quilting cotton. It's hard to get tight shapes with the kimono cotton. I'm practising though. 😊

[@ilselauwers6009]

Ho thank you thank you, was looking for a tutorial on this 🤗

[@featherstitchhouse]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@tattercandy]

what is the size of the fabric to the papers

[@featherstitchhouse]

The papers are 1 inch and the fabric is 1 1/2 inch which allows a 1/4 inch border on all sides.