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

Diane Gilleland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1612124208 ISBN 13: 9781612124209

Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC, 2015

Synopsis

By cutting the desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of your fabric, and then hand-sewing the pieces together, you'll ensure perfectly matched points every time. This complete course in English paper piecing takes you far beyond traditional hexagons with step-by-step photos showing you how to connect triangles, octagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles, tumblers, pentagons, and curved shapes. It even provides dozens of ideas for incorporating the pattern designs into clothing, pillows, quilts, and home decor items!

About this title

Review:

"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 Back Cover:

Perfectly Matched Patchwork Pieces

With paper templates to guide you, successful patchwork projects are just stitches away!

1. Choose your shapes, cut paper templates, and attach the templates to pieces of fabric.
2. Fold fabric edges over the templates and secure the shape with simple basting stitches.
3. Lay out the patches in desired arrangment and stitch the seams together along connecting edges.
4. Remove the basting stitches, pull out the paper, and admire your handiwork!

Patchwork shapes include:

• Hexagons
• Octagons
• Diamonds
• Jewels
• Triangles
• Tumblers
• Pentagons
• Curves

About this edition

• Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1612124208
• ISBN 13: 9781612124209
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224