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Flossie Teacakes' guide to English paper piecing : exploring the fussy-cut world of precision patchwork / Florence Knapp.

by Knapp, Florence.

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The Quilting Company, 2018.

9781440247927 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

English paper piecing

127 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index.

The world of English paper piecing. A brief history -- Fabric and language -- Working with our hands -- Creating order of chaos -- The quilt in the cupboard -- Fine cell work -- Symmetry and repeating patterns -- A life's work -- The quilts of Albert Small -- Quilt tales -- Considering distractions -- The patchworks of Lucy Boston -- The last runaway -- Spotlight on modern EPPers. Linda White -- Jess Williams -- Miss Leela -- Dittany Matthews -- Jodi Godfrey -- Sandra Cassidy -- Sally Amberton -- Lorena Uriarte -- Introduction to English paper piecing techniques -- The rosettes. Holmwood rosette -- Pyegreave rosette -- Billilla rosette -- The Ripple Effect quilt.

In a sea of quilting project books, Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing stands alone. Drawing together many disparate strands, this comprehensive guide offers up a deeper exploration of this precision patchwork craft, providing everything quilters need to know on a practical level to begin navigating fussy cutting and English paper-piecing (EPP). The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more! Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more. Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques. Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing is not just a how-to text on English paper piecing. While any book on English paper piecing must cover the instructional aspects, Flossie Teacakes offers a softer, warmer approach, exploring the craft on a more tactile paper-and-fabric level and including stories and inspirations this wonderful craft. Author Florence Knapp explores of the craft over a series of interviews and a journey back in time. She captures the elements that make it so much more than a simple technique guide, giving meaning to the act of English paper piecing for those who are intrigued as well as to quilters who are already hooked. As if that isn't enough, there's icing on the teacakes in the form of original paper-pieced rosettes and show stopping quilt patterns included to practice and show off your EPP skills.

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