Friday, 12 February 2016

Trying something new.... EPP.....

I know I already have a lot of projects that I am working on but, when I saw a link recently on a blog that I follow for a new Craftsy class, I just couldn't resist signing up!  Helen Stubbings of 'Hugs 'n' Kisses' has just announced her new class teaching English Paper Piecing (EPP).  This is another area of sewing that I have always been drawn to but have never attempted before, so I was easily sold on the idea!

I have watched several of the lessons now and, I am pleased to have finished the first block in the sampler quilt that you make during the class to practise the different EPP techniques. 

I had a lot of fun making this block and I also have the papers cut ready to get started on the second block too.

By coincidence, the very same day, I also saw this cute little mug rug pattern which has just been released by Amanda Weatherill of The Patchsmith. I really love Amanda's cute mug rug patterns and have quite a number of them.  One of my favourites is the ticker tape mug run which I have made several times.


You can find Amanda's patterns on Craftsy too!  Now I know what one of my first projects is going to be once I have mastered this technique!! 

 NB. I am not affiliated with Craftsy, Hugs 'n' Kisses or The Patchsmith but I am enjoying English Paper Piecing and I do love mug rugs!!
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28 comments:

  1. Lynda12 February 2016 at 11:49

    This is the slippery slope Christine - EPP is so flexible and you can take it anywhere - lovely work xx

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    1. Christine B12 February 2016 at 16:44

      Thank you Lynda! I can see that you may be right! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  2. bn12 February 2016 at 12:40

    Christine, I agree with Lynda, it is completely adictive.

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    1. Christine B12 February 2016 at 16:45

      Thank you Brenda! It may well be addictive but I can see that it is a lot of fun too! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  3. Anonymous12 February 2016 at 12:44

    Yes and third that,lol,it's very addictive my friend,but oh so much fun ,well done Christine xx

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    1. Christine B12 February 2016 at 16:46

      Thank you Shez! I can see I will have to be very strict with myself!! It is a lot of fun! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  4. Magpie's Mumblings12 February 2016 at 14:40

    EPP is something I've wanted to try too, but I don't dare get into something else right now. I will have to console myself by admiring yours from afar. Your mug rugs are too pretty to use - I know I'd slop coffee on it!!

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    1. Christine B12 February 2016 at 16:48

      Thank you Mary Anne! I'm not sure I should have started really but I am weak willed where is comes to sewing related projects! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  5. Kunzfrau12 February 2016 at 15:04

    So lovelly is your MugRug. Since I will make avisit by Amanda!
    And I'm very excited about what projects you will show us from the new CraftsyClass yet.

    Greetings Marion

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    1. Christine B12 February 2016 at 16:49

      Thank you Marion! You will love Amanda's patterns, they are really cute and very quick and easy instructions! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  6. Melody12 February 2016 at 20:14

    I'm another one with a Henie addiction. So glad you are enjoying it too.

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    1. Christine B13 February 2016 at 04:43

      Thank you Melody! I am enjoying it a lot! Christine x

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  7. Janet Pring12 February 2016 at 22:30

    It all looks very interesting and it sounds like you will enjoy it! xx

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    1. Christine B13 February 2016 at 04:44

      Thank you Janet! It is a lot of fun! Chrissie x

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  8. Steffi13 February 2016 at 08:44

    Liebe Christine,
    ich kann dich gut verstehen der EPP Mug Rug sieht total süß aus. Allerdings musst du aufpassen, EPP kann süchtig machen :-)
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B13 February 2016 at 14:29

      Thank you Steffi! I think I may already be addicted!! Christine x

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  9. Karen in Breezy Point13 February 2016 at 16:02

    Oh-oh--a new addiction! Be careful--those hexies are habit forming--I speak from experience--lol!

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:01

      Thanks Karen! I think it is already too late but, I think it will be fun! Christine x

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  10. Linda13 February 2016 at 17:57

    I clicked through your links and found a tutorial on English paper piecing that I might try before buying the class (although I love listening to Helen's accent!) EPP does look addicting - maybe I shouldn't try it - lol!

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:03

      I think you would like it Linda! I'd been sitting on the fence for a long time.... glad that I have tried it now! Looking forward to getting time to do some more! Christine x

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  11. liniecat13 February 2016 at 19:35

    Theres no turning back now you know.
    It starts with EPP but .....
    once you contract Hexiolgy - its soooo infectious and you see them everywhere !
    And IF, you go down the fussy cutting path -
    well, there goes your sanity lol
    Enjoyyyyy : )

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:04

      You're right Lyn.... there is no turning back now! They are a lot of fun though.... so not too bad as addictions go! Christine x

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  12. Sheila13 February 2016 at 22:04

    I love EPP , very relaxing form of stitching. Lots of possibilities too . You seemed to have already mastered this technique 😊

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:05

      Thank you Sheila! I think I am really going to like EPP... I really like how it looks and it is fun to be able to take a portable project to places! Christine x

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  13. Marika14 February 2016 at 17:52

    Love Christine,
    I already have to mutch Projekt too.
    I live your Hexagon, so nice Fabric, my colours,
    Kind regards Marika

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:06

      Thank you Marika! I love the Tilda fabrics and I have lots of scraps and EPP is perfect for using them up! Christine x

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  14. Renee14 February 2016 at 19:52

    Your paper pieced block is darling. Those mug rugs are absolutely adorable. I look forward to seeing your next project when it is done!

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    1. Christine B14 February 2016 at 21:12

      Thank you Renee! It was fun to learn a new technique and the mug rugs are so quick and easy to make! Christine x

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