Its kitty from night quilter, and today im excited to show you how to make one of the most timelessly popular english paper pieced epp blocks. If youve started using precut ironon interfacing to prepare your hexies for piecing, you will be pleased to know that we now carry 60degree diamonds. The templates are made from 3mm thick clear acrylic with grips on the reverse to stop your template slipping while cutting around them with your rotary cutter. Precut from hugsn kisses applique paper, the diamonds are fused to. Handpiecing hexagons is a bit more forgiving than other kinds of sewing, since youre pulling and stretching the fabric by handand around a paper templateas you work. Easy fussy cutting quick quilting tips getas quilting studio.
Steven is an artist who lives in san francisco among many other artists of various trades. In this example, i printed potc hexagons on fp with inklingo. This approach could waste some fabric but it could make it possible to use a fabric for fussy cutting despite the boring bits in the design. For fabrics that you do not plan on fussy cutting, cut strips the whole width of your fabric that are 8 34 inch wide. I figured that to make the size quilt that i would like full sized i will.
The other 4 sets of diamonds could be used for something else. Fussy cutting is, put simply, choosing which bit of a print to highlight when. Oct 22, 2014 i never thought i would learn quilting or related crafts. This month we have joined forces with our friends at paper pieces to challenge our artisans to create a project using english paper piecing. How to sew hexies an english paper piecing tutorial.
And for more tips on sewing with hexies, you might like my english paper piecing tutorial. Easy instructions show you how to cut from fabric strips, fussy cut using the view finder, plus how to english paperpiece, or sew inset seams. The lucy boston potc is known for the way it incorporates fussy cutting into its radial construction, so in this. May 21, 2014 how to fussycut fabric for english paper piecing epp i thought i might write a tutorial for how i go about fussycutting when im working on a piece like the one above. I recently discovered 38 hexies, fussy cutting and paper piecing tiny pieces can be very time consuming so i really wanted to find a great way to display the final piece. However you choose to cut your circles, we know youll have fun making hexies the quick and easy hexie way. There are those all about the hexagon and in many peoples eyes.
Books about cutting yourself score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I used a 4 inch sew in frame, which i personally find a lot easier to work with compared to the glue in frames. Those books are an excellent introduction to hand piecing but the template technique applies to machine piecing too. Perfect places for fussy cuts are the center or four corners of your block, or the cornerstones of lattice. And for me a patchwork coin purse was the perfect way. The fun really begins when we start playing with fabric. See more ideas about hexagon quilt, english paper piecing and paper piecing.
This article describes how simple it is to get spectacular effects. There are two main methods for english paper piecing. Grain doesnt matter a whole lot in epp, especially if youre fussycutting to get certain fabric patterns or designs in your hexagons. It is also transparent, making it simple to use with a rotary cutter. To learn how to make those difficult cuts, take a look at this tutorial about fussy cuts for paper piecing patterns. Nov 07, 2016 the fun really begins when we start playing with fabric. Fussy cut trio by quilt in a day 735272020158 quilt in a. Wait a minutemake that wow i could sit and look at that quilt for hours. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Fussy cutting is all the rage at the moment and one of the first books to. You also need good vision so youll be able to see all the details of the image you want to cut. February aurifil artisan showcase english paper piecing.
How to fussycut fabric for english paper piecing epp. This tutorial provides a very easy approach to making sure you cut the shapes involved in your. Last month, while on vacation with my family, my brother steven commented on how cool my specifically planned cutting looked in my english paper piecing project. Fussy cutting is when you deliberately cut a piece of fabric in order to showcase a picture or print within it. The process is the same for whatever size or shape you may be fussy cutting take into account the 14. Aug 19, 2014 fussy cutting in practice for my lucy boston patchwork of the crosses center. A boot camp for mastering fabric play 14 projects wilson, angie on. Sometimes theres a saying that is so commonly used that you dont even think twice about it. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Inklingo works perfectly for fussy cutting the traditional way or for no waste fussy cutting. Sew a hexie christmas ornament molly and mama says. Giant hexies quilt with wee wander fabrics free pattern. See more ideas about millefiori quilts, english paper piecing and hexagon quilt.
Four nesting hexagons suitable for patchwork and quilting with new zealand fabrics. Last fall, we took a look at the interesting relationship between hexies and diamonds. A few of the booksproducts that i link to on amazon from my blog contain affiliate links and very. Lucky you getting the magazines so cheaply, what a fabulous money saving idea. It went over terms that i hadnt necessarily known before like fussy quilting, and. August 28, 2017 by einat kessler 1 comment print this post. Fp templates are great when i am fussy cutting because they make it easier to ensure that i am cutting identical shapes but i love them even when i am not fussy cutting. Step 1 for 6inch pointtopoint hexagons, you will need a 5 316inch by 6inch rectangle. I am now looking at fabric prints in a whole new fussy cut light. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Brother scan n cut fussy cutting gentleman crafter. And then on thanksgiving day my motherinlaw and brotherinlaw will arrive. Included are three hexagon templates in a variety of sizes. Rotary cut around the fussy cut templates for perfectly square and centered designs.
Fussy cutting with inklingo part 3 all about inklingo blog. I had some fun last week making some sample blocks using these two versatile shapes check them out. I am amazed at her patience in fussy cutting all those hexies and then hand quilting it. The quilter in the forum said fussy cutting with inklingo is harder, but i have also heard quilters say that you cant fussy cut with inklingo at all. Apr 24, 2017 last fall, we took a look at the interesting relationship between hexies and diamonds. English paper piecing project which is chock full of fussy cutting if you missed out, my fussy cutting tutorial for epp can be found here and the tips and tricks that i used for placing the templates are exactly the same as i used for. Nadras designs are the perfect size for fussy cutting 1 inch hexies. Hexagon fussy cut template i was fussy cutting some fabric for hexagons and i had this very simple idea that i thought id share with my fellow hexagon addicts. Jan 10, 2014 brother scan n cut fussy cutting january 10, 2014 61 comments after the last two amazing features, the fussy cutting might seem a little tame however dont underestimate this amazing helping hand. Author, amy friend, shows you how to ensure the perfect fabric cuts to achieve fussy cutting glory. The fussy cut trio is a set of three laser precise heavy gauge plastic rulers in these sizes.
Fussy cutting with inklingo part 1 all about inklingo blog. You can cut any shape square, hexagon, triangle and you could use them in many quilt blocks. Shapes cut with ease hexagons, diamonds, and triangles are cut in no time using kathy doughtys hex essentials sturdy acrylic shapes. Giant hexies quilt with wee wander fabrics free pattern wee wander blog tour. As always we are so impressed with their gorgeous creations and were excited to share them with you. Welcome to the february showcase for our aurifil artisans. This book is jam packed with fun projects, hints and tips on fussy cutting, and. Mickey depre quilts quilt artist, teacher, lecturer and. Author, amy friend, shows you how to ensure the perfect fabric cuts to achieve fussycutting glory. Once you move onto more advanced quilting projects, youll notice that the shapes within things like paper piecing patterns arent always made up of simple straight lines. Fussy cutting creates a lot of fabric waste to make the rest of the fabric more usable, try to minimise taking a long runup with the rotary cutter and just cut exactly around the shape.
English paper piecing beyond the hexagon for quilts. But if you do want to try it here are a few tips that will help your. When i told her how i did it, she said that she had never thought to do it that way. But if you do want to try it here are a few tips that. Carefully cut around the plastic template with a rotary cutter youll need to be careful as your cutter will slice through the plastic relatively easily. Quarter inch lines are provided for seam allowances.
We will explain both ways to epp on our page below. Ive noticed that everyone has their own unique method for cutting and sewing hexagons. Yesterday afternoon mom and i watched a hallmark christmas movie, during which time i did lots of fussy cutting for my new hexie quilt. Another great resource for cutting without templates can be found on by from the blue chair, which also includes a fantastic table with lots of size references. She should be very proud of this one and how nice that she shared it with you and all of us. If you want scraps left over for the accent strip on the back, then you may want to purchase yard of each prints youre cutting hexies from. After the last two amazing features, the fussy cutting might seem a little tame however dont underestimate this amazing helping hand. This article focuses on fussy cutting but the info is helpful any time you need templates. This tutorial is for cutting 6inch pointtopoint hexagons.
Aug 28, 2017 i admit fussy cutting might not be for everyone, because it is time consuming and requires patience. First, for those who dont know, fussy cutting means isolating and cutting out a specific motif from a print fabric. Apr 21, 2017 for swiss cheese fussy cutting, i use a window template and a template without seam allowances. This is the method i teach in my quilted diamonds books preinklingo. Easy fussy cutting quick quilting tips getas quilting. Fussy cut diamonds can create marvelous kaleidoscopic images. Fussy cutting complex designs for epp by carolyn pytlik fussy cutting fabric for english paper piecing epp can simply be cutting pretty motifs or can involve creating whole new designs with adjoining pieces. In my store you will find both acrylic templates for hand sewing your blocks and papers for making them english paper piecing style epp. I picked up some 1 12 hexagon papers from paper pieces and started using all of my favorite cutesy fabrics from my stash.
You receive the inklingo hexagon quilt design book pdf download when. I never thought i would learn quilting or related crafts. Apr 02, 2014 the only prints i fussy cut were the summer nights panel print and the wander woods. Quilters and nonquilters are fascinated by the lucy boston patchwork of the crosses potc blocks, kaleidoscope stars, and fussy cut lemoyne stars posted online and especially on facebook. This tutorial provides a very easy approach to making sure you cut the shapes involved in your paper.
Fussy cutting fun with lucy boston patchwork of the. Fussy cutting great use of the fabric pattern hexie jewels in the centre of you had stripes. Piecing with intention is all about taking the time to think about how the cut of your fabric will end up appearing in your quilt top or project once the piecing is complete. As you probably know, i have recently been having fun making the 5 minute hexi coasters, so i have been cutting these shapes a lot recently. Fussy cutting fun with lucy boston patchwork of the crosses. How to fussy cut fabric using printable quilt templates. We will also go over everything else youve wanted to know about this technique in what is english paper piecing. I think they are fun to put together but i mainly love making them because i do not have to be tied to my sewing machine and can work on them anywhere. Fully illustrated and detailed instructions are included.
I did not do any fussy cutting the first time around, continue reading. Fussy cutting is great for making postcards too more about it soon. No matter what the shapeclamshells, hexagons, diamonds, pentagons, squares, anythingthere is a big reaction when i post fussy cutting on. Its not difficult at all, just time consuming and a bit fiddly.
I was determined to make a grandmothers flower garden quilt for my girls to share. As i tend to make a set of coasters using the same fabric, i start by cutting a 5 316inch by width of fabric wof strip. Acrylic templates so that you can trace your epp shapes onto your fabric before cutting them out. Jul 19, 2016 embroidery scissors for cutting your thread. This is the first time i made half square triangles and quarter square triangles but thanks to the books glossy pictures and comprehensive instructions the only reason i needed to do any unpicking was when i changed. Jan 17, 2016 there is still so much i have to learn but thanks to the fantastic step by step details written by sharon i learnt quite a few more things within the first few pages. See more ideas about hexagon quilt, english paper piecing and quilt blocks. I particularly liked the information on fussy cutting patterns to create your own new pattern. I recently bought a bunch of different sea life fabric and i cant wait to see how it will look made into fussy cut hexies.
There are numerous methods and hints for english paper pieci. Theres fussy cutting, and then theres very fussy cutting hexies english paper piecing fussy cut hexagons didnt think of this for designs too big for one. Theres fussy cutting, and then theres very fussy cutting hexies english paper piecing. I learned how to make hexies by following this tutorial on chasing cottons and i was hooked from the getgo. Jul 07, 20 hexies or hexagons are probably one of my favorite sewing projects to work on right now. I told him how in the quilting world its called fussy cutting, and. Jun 4, 2015 hi everyone at last here is our 2015 summer school list, i think you will agree it is worth waiting for. How to fussycut fabric for english paper piecing epp i thought i might write a tutorial for how i go about fussycutting when im working on a piece like the one above. I admit fussy cutting might not be for everyone, because it is time consuming and requires patience.
By cutting the desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of your fabric. How to sew hexies an english paper piecing tutorial molly. This item is ideal for targeting or positioning a specific design on fabric. I thought i was a pro until i saw your tip about cutting your fabric hexies in multiple piles like that, i have always done one at a time and it takes forever. Being transparent, these templates are great for fussy cutting your fabric.
Nov 22, 2016 yesterday afternoon mom and i watched a hallmark christmas movie, during which time i did lots of fussy cutting for my new hexie quilt. This is a brilliant book whether you are new to fussy cutting or wanting to vary techniques. Sep 26, 2016 english paper piecing project which is chock full of fussy cutting if you missed out, my fussy cutting tutorial for epp can be found here and the tips and tricks that i used for placing the templates are exactly the same as i used for. Fussy cutting great use of the fabric pattern see more. I have been working on this stretched hexies quilt top for the last few weeks. Tomorrow daughter 2 and her hubby will arrive in town. Perhaps this is why he was so taken aback by the terminology paired with quilters practice of selectively cutting a fabric based upon a particular element or design. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Im planning to try fussy cutting for my next project. I did not fussy cut any of the shapes for my version of the case of the stranger in margaritaville mystery quilt because i did not have a fabric in my stash that i thought would work.