All Points Patchwork English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects

by Gilleland, Diane

• ISBN13: 9781612124209
• ISBN10: 1612124208
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-06-02
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

Author Biography

Diane Gilleland is a prominent contemporary craft writer, designer, and teacher with an aesthetic that appeals to both traditional and modern quilters. Gilleland is the author of All Points Patchwork, and her work has appeared in CRAFT, Stitch, Threads, CraftStylish, Woman’s Day, and Parade. She's also been featured on numerous blogs and websites and maintains active presences on Twitter and Pinterest. Diane lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Hello, EPP!

Chapter 1

• Tools and Materials
• EPP in a Nutshell
• Choosing Templates
• Choosing Fabrics
• Your EPP Toolkit

Chapter 2

• Basic Techniques
• Getting Ready to Cut
• Cutting the Fabric
• How (and Why) to Baste Patches
• Sewing the Patches Together
• Managing All Those Patches
• Finishing Your EPP
• Using EPP in a Project
• Cutting EPP to Sew

Chapter 3

• Building Your Own EPP Patterns
• Inspiration for Your Own Designs
• Building Patterns by Computer
• Hand-Drawing EPP Patterns

Chapter 4

• Making Patterns with Hexagons
• Transforming Hexagons

Chapter 5

• Working with Diamonds and Jewels
• Making Patterns with Diamonds
• Making Patterns with Jewels

Chapter 6

• Working with Triangles and Tumblers
• Making Patterns with Triangles
• Making Patterns with Tumblers

Chapter 7

• Working with Octagons and Pentagons
• Making Patterns with Octagons
• Making Patterns with Pentagons
• Transforming Octagons and Pentagons

Chapter 8

• Working with Curved Shapes
• Special Tips for Curved Shapes
• Making Patterns with Curved Shapes

Resources
Acknowledgments
Sample EPP Templates
Index