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

by Diane Gilleland

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612124209
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	06/02/2015
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	111,377
Product dimensions:	9.12(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

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

Editorial Reviews

All Points Patchwork is like an extensive technique manual, a resource to help you dream up thousands of different English paper pieced projects! You probably know all about English paper piecing (EPP) in terms of “hexies,” but Diane’s book teaches you how to do this technique with diamonds, triangles, octagons, pentagons, curved-edge shapes and more. The book features nearly thirty project inspirations, 84 pattern diagrams and over 300 detailed images.” — Sew Mama Sew

“This is the book you need for everything English paper piecing, with gorgeous projects to accompany the how-to sections. It'll be a book you refer to for years to come!” — Katy Jones, author of 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks
 
“A beautiful and comprehensive guide. Diane leaves no hexagon or clamshell unturned in demystifying English paper piecing.” — Florence Knapp, www.flossieteacakes.blogspot.com
 
“Thoughtfully written, expertly pieced. A perfect resource for the crafter who likes to take inspiration and run with it.” — Jessica Alexandrakis, author of Quilting on the Go
 
"This really is the English paper piecing book I've been looking for. Diane's clear instruction and beautiful designs are helpful and inspiring." — Mollie Johanson, author of Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small
 
“Part detailed technique manual, part delightful showcase of colorful inspiration, All Points Patchwork is one of those rare books that will be every bit as useful to absolute beginners and seasoned stitchers.” — Haley Pierson-Cox, The Zen of Making
 
"Taking the mystery out of a technique is Diane's strength. This is a book for any stitcher's library. Well done!"  — Pat Sloan, author and Host of American Patchwork & Quilting Radio

From the Publisher

★ 06/15/2015
English paper piecing (EPP) is a hand piecing technique in which fabric is basted to a geometric template (often made of cardstock) and then hand-sewn. Gilleland (coauthor, Quilting Happiness) became interested in this technique as a relaxing way to achieve precise, complex-looking patchwork—the templates keep the fabric shapes even and tidy. Her passion for EPP blossomed into this comprehensive guide, which provides in-depth coverage of everything from choosing templates to fussy-cutting to basting and stitching the pieces. Hexagons are the typical EPP shape, but Gilleland goes beyond the hexie, exploring straight-sided shapes such as pentagons and diamonds, as well as curved shapes such as clamshells and apple cores. Each aspect of EPP is covered in extraordinary detail, with plenty of hints, tips, design ideas, and project inspiration. This work is predominantly informational rather than project-based, but Gilleland's guidance will allow quilters to create their own EPP masterpiece. VERDICT An essential reference for quilters interested in EPP.

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