Have
you tried English paper-piecing (EPP)?
It is a hand-stitching technique where you stitch around paper templates
to create shapes.
One
of the best books I’ve read on how to English paper-piece is All Points Patchwork by Diane Gilleland.
This is my
‘go-to’ reference for all things EPP. I
would also recommend Craftypod’s YouTube videos ‘Basics of Basting’ for creating
hexagons and ‘creating outward curves’.
Both tutorials teach you everything you need to know to make my Hexden Flower mug rug pattern.
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| Hexden Flower Mug Rug Pattern |
This
is my first English paper-piecing mug rug pattern and it includes all the
templates you need to create a fun and functional mug rug for your work desk or
coffee table.
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| Hand-stitched Hexden Flower Mug Rug |
Although
the Hexden Flower Mug Rug pattern doesn’t teach you the basics of English
paper-piecing (Craftypod does it so much better than I ever could), it is suitable
for both beginner and experienced English paper-piecers.
The
pattern provides two options for creating the sidebar – you can create it
using a patched piece of EPP:
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| Patched EPP Sidebar |
....or
you can applique three EPP hexagons onto a background rectangle.
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| Applique EPP Sidebar |
Both
methods are hand-stitched. Whichever you choose, you are sure to get lots of
use out of the Hexden Flower Mug Rug pattern (you could even applique the flower onto a 6” quilt
block).
So
are you ready for some hand-stitching?
p.s. If you prefer to read a tutorial on English paper-piecing this one from Buttons and Butterflies is very good.
Until next time ......
Until next time ......
This pattern looks like a wonderful to-go project! It will be fun to start it by hand and then finish it off in a flash.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty mug rug! I'm looking forward to having a go at this one. I have ordered the book you suggested too. Thank you for your help with my first couple of mug rugs, the new sewing machine foot works a treat.
ReplyDeleteThe book is awesome and includes templates in the back which you can trace. Diane is Craftypod so she is the person on the videos. It is worth checking out her website too.
DeleteI am so glad you enjoyed your first couple of mug rugs - the size of them can be a bit of a shock if you are use to making full size quilts. They are addictive though - but that is not a bad thing.
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Amanda
I will check out Diane's website, thank you. I haven't made a full size quilt, I like the mug rugs because they are small and with each one I complete it feels like I am learning and improving. Thank you for supplying the lovely patterns, plenty to keep me busy for now. :)
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