Diamonds English Paper Piecing Epattern

• English paper piecing (EPP) involves stabilizing fabric pieces with paper before sewing them into intricate designs. It is most effective for shapes that do not have long straight sides and will require numerous set-in corners, such as hexagons and diamonds. Because EPP is done by hand, it makes a terrific on-the-go project and that is great if that is what you want to do.

BUT there are sometimes when combining hand and machine work is best for the artist and the finished project.

• With my technique you will learn and efficient way to prepare the quilt shapes and sew them by hand or by machine. The bonus is by not using a paper template, you do not have to remove the paper.