S3 E68: EPP Leave-in Precut Shapes; My 1st Video Podcast with Guest Andra Walker!!
Video Podcast on my YouTube Channel
I am so thrilled about this video podcast. I have wanted to try this for a while, and am so thankful for Andra’s willingness to give it a go and record this premier episode for my YouTube channel. Shortly after we recorded this episode in January, Andra launched her own YouTube channel, Andra Makes. She does vlog sewing videos and reviews patterns, does tutorials and most recently interviewed other YouTube sewing channels.
I would really love your feedback on this video podcast. Did you enjoy it? Did you watch it while sewing/quilting? Also please remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel!
I listed links of products we mentioned in the video description below the video on YouTube.
Note and Links from Audio Podcast Ep 68
I really like the pre-cut forms from Ashmead Designs https://ashmeaddesigns.com . They are a combination of woven and non woven stabilizer like fabric that you baste into you English paper piecing shape ie hexagon, and you leave it in. Unlike paper and plastic epp forms that need to be removed when you have your shapes sewn together. I think these forms are very conducive for appliquéing onto small projects like pouches, pillows, table runners and clothing. They could be made into a beautiful wall hanging quilt, but maybe not a lap quilt if you want a softer drape.
Threads for English Paper Piecing
I love using YLI 100 wt silk thread for English Paper Piecing. A little spool of this lasts a very long time. I find that it does not tangle nearly as much as regular thread, and I don’t need to beeswax or condition this thread before stitching. I also use a simple 60 or 100 wt bobbin thread. You can really use any thread for epp, but the thinner weight threads go farther without having to rethread your needle and they are much less visible for a nice finished look.
Baby Quilt Project
Below are photos of the baby quilt project I am so close to completing. I did a practice quilt sandwich in the muslin fabric pictured below. I drew a similar design of the quilt on this sample with borders and interior panel space, and practiced all of the quilting designs I planned to quilt onto the baby quilt. It’s a rough practice, but I really like how the designs all work together with the borders framing the panel.
The second photo is a quilting progress photo of the variegated thread I used to quilt the bunny. (I will take a photo of the finished quilt, and add it to this post soon).
