In this episode of the Fussy Cutters Club podcast, Ange Wilson sits down to chat with Jess from Paper Pieces, a business that specializes in English paper piecing (EPP) quilting. They discuss the history of Paper Pieces, the appeal of EPP, and the process of collaborating with designers to create EPP patterns. They also touch on the importance of supporting pattern designers and the longevity of EPP as a quilting technique. The conversation covers various EPP projects, including the popular Queen of Diamonds pattern and the upcoming Winterley quilt. Jess shares tips and tricks for EPP, and they discuss the beauty of fussy cutting in EPP quilts.

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Takeaways:

• Paper Pieces is a business that has been specializing in English paper piecing (EPP) quilting for over 40 years.
• EPP is a traditional quilting technique that has been made new again by new generations and the introduction of new fabrics.
• Paper Pieces collaborates with designers to create EPP patterns, ensuring that they cover a range of styles from modern to traditional.
• The Queen of Diamonds pattern has been a huge success for Paper Pieces, and they are excited about upcoming collaborations and projects.
• Fussy cutting is a popular technique in EPP quilting, and Paper Pieces provides resources and tips for fussy cutting in their patterns and videos.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Paper Pieces
03:28 The Appeal of English Paper Piecing (EPP)
06:23 Collaborating with Designers for EPP Patterns
07:48 The Success of the Queen of Diamonds Pattern
25:43 The Beauty and Importance of Fussy Cutting in EPP Quilts

Episode Thanks

Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]

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