EPISODE #011
Conversation with Handmade by Kate
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Ange sits down for a conversation with Katie, a lawyer and avid quilter specializing in English paper piecing (EPP). Together they discuss the concept of fabric waste in fussy cutting and how it can be minimized by finding creative uses for leftover pieces. Katie shares her journey as a quilter and her love for creating EPP quilts using quilt kits. They also explore the process of fussy cutting and the importance of precision in achieving desired outcomes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on quilting personal quilts and the benefits of entering quilt shows.
CREATIVE SPACE love
SNEAK PEEK
This is a little taste of the light, bright, creative space that Kate escapes to. (Ange particularly like that copy of the Fussy Cutters Manifesto that’s visible on Kate’s pegboard.)
SHOP LOVE
PINK DOOR FABRICS
Pink Door Fabrics is where Kate gets a lot of her EPP kits from and she highly recommends them. Ange sat down for a chat with Chelsea the owner of Pink Door Fabrics for an episode of Fussy Cutters Club.
QUILT LOVE
La Passacaglia
This is Kate’s version of the La Passacaglia. This quilt pattern is found in Millefiori Quilts By Willyne Hammerstein.
PATTERN LOVE
ALCHMEY
This pattern by Tula Pink is available for English Paper Piecing (EPP) and is done with Tula Pink solids and True Colours. Pictured is Kate’s version that’s currently in progress.
PATTERN LOVE
QUEEN OF DIAMONDS
Designed by the team at Pink Door Fabrics this quilt is a mix of English Paper Piecing and machine piecing.
PROJECT LOVE
FUSSY BUGS
This project springs from the mind of Kate and is all Tula Pink fabrics fussy cut with sublime magic.
BLOCK LOVE
FUSSY BUGS
Choosing a favourite of Kate’s blocks is difficult, but Ange is totally head over heels in envy with this block which uses the scroll work found in the Queen print in the Wonderland collection.
PATTERN love
DEAR JANE
A bucket-list quilt for many quilters is the Dear Jane quilt. You can hand stitch, foundation paper piece it, machine it or EPP it.
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Takeaways:
- Fussy cutting allows for creative use of fabric and the ability to highlight specific elements in a design.
- English paper piecing is a technique that lends itself well to fussy cutting due to the unique shapes and angles of the pieces.
- Precision and attention to detail are key in achieving desired fussy cutting outcomes.
- Finding inspiration on platforms like Instagram and following hashtags can lead to discovering new techniques and ideas.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Fabric Waste in Fussy Cutting
01:00 Guest Introduction and Background
04:21 Discovering Fussy Cutting and Using Quilt Kits
05:14 Explanation of English Paper Piecing
06:13 Favorite Quilt and Fussy Cutting with Quilt Kits
07:07 Customizing Quilt Kits and Fabric Selection
08:06 Using Solids and Mixing Fabrics
09:29 Fussy Cutting Techniques and Mirror Method
10:48 Managing Fabric Scraps
11:17 Quilting Skills and Quilt Bucket List
27:08 Quilting Personal Quilts and Entering Quilt Shows
36:11 Conclusion and Future Plans
Episode Thanks
Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]
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