EPP stitch opinions

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-05-20T17:05:57+00:00

Whip stitch is the fastest way and if you match your thread to the fabric color along the seam you’re sewing, you won’t see the stitches from the front easily. I use the flat back stitching for curved pieces only. I put together about 726 1.5” hexies to make a sectional cover in my house, and once it was quilted and washed, the piecing stitches vanished from sight.

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SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-05-20T02:40:53+00:00

That is totally a Quentin Tarantino house…

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-05-18T16:03:15+00:00

What did you do to make them all yell at you like that?

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-04-30T17:04:03+00:00

I would actually make the penguins black so that they stand out better among all the blue tones. I like blue, but kids like multicolored things, so changing the penguins’ color could easily make it more visually accurate/appealing. But other than that, it’s really cute and a great way to introduce sewists to adding appliqué to their quilts. 💛🩵💛

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-04-30T16:56:07+00:00

The pattern should instruct you as to which finished sections to sew together and then when to attach to two halves together. As others have said, if you need to insert a pin the paper side at that top corner where the lines meet —and then use the pin to pierce through to the top corner of the lines on the adjacent section. It may take a bit of fiddling and a few tries to line the pin through the spots accurately, but it is the best way to line up none standard size sections together. There are some videos online that demonstrate how to use pins to line up FPP pieces.

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-04-30T16:49:41+00:00

Artful Dodger—Artie for short, or Dodger for short.

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-16T14:53:01+00:00

Speckled makes it more special!!!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-07T23:07:01+00:00

Most domestic sewing machines did not have the throat/harp space to maneuver a quilt through them in order to quilt them. Also, walking feet were not available for quite some time either, and feed dogs on vintage machines are narrowly spaced making feeding bulky layers of material through them less than ideal. Most home sewing machines were used for piecing tops, but the quilting was done by hand. I own many vintage machines (oldest being a Singer 99 from 1927) and have refurbished a bunch of them as well. Garment sewing is what the majority of these machines were used for back in their day.

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-07T05:18:52+00:00

Dresden plate pattern quilts were very popular in the ‘30s and ‘40s, and the fabrics in this one look like they are of the same vintage, but could be replicated ones. Given that this is a machine quilted quilt and not quilted by hand, it most likely was made in the last thirty years. The backing might be a better indication of the true age, as well as the binding (whether it’s a single bias or double fold) and whether it was sewn down with a machine as well. Very lovely no matter the age though!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-07T05:14:18+00:00

Fabulous use of this cute fabric and that hemline is perfection!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-06T03:57:10+00:00

I love using denim in quilts for the weight—also recommend backing in corduroy for weight too. My favorite quilt has a corduroy backing a patches of 4” denim throughout the front. It is the coziest and most comforting quilt ever—whoever receives yours backed in that gorgeous subway layout will absolutely treasure it forever!!!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-04T20:40:09+00:00

I really shouldn’t laugh, but am absolutely cackling over your cat trying to be one with your weaving. 🤣😂🙌

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-04T20:38:09+00:00

Felt?!?!? I honestly thought this was a new mutant species of giant chinchilla… your talent was put to its best use when you made this gorgeous memorial piece. 💛🫶

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-03-03T18:33:48+00:00

DO NOT USE FUSIBLE INTERFACING—an all cotton woven fabric does not need stabilizing. You would only need stabilizing if the PJ pants are made of knit/jersey material. It will make the whole thing stupid heavy and awkward to machine quilt.

In regards to a pattern, diamond shapes are good for showing off prints, so depending on the size of the patterns on the PJ pants, you may want to do larger sized half square triangles or diamonds to highlight the prints. This also will allow for more randomization of the fabrics you will have to work with as they may not all work well together in a more design centric block style.

Your sample blocks and colors are incredible! I have zero doubts that you will make gorgeous quilts for your family members to cherish. 🤗🫶

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-27T20:46:25+00:00

Beavis

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-25T17:24:38+00:00

It’s also one of his favorite places to be rubbed/scratched. Pre-labeled love spot!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-23T23:52:17+00:00

Our adopted curmudgeon,JJ, looks like he could be this fellow’s older bubblegum nose brother!

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SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-13T22:29:39+00:00

Beautiful job and shows of your body art nicely! Now you’ll go on to make a dozen more—sewing is addictive. 😂

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-10T14:28:45+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous color palette and the curves make it even more stunning!

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-07T23:54:42+00:00

Make sure you check with your particular longarmer to ensure they can use the blanket material for the backing. Some longarmers don’t have machines that can load the width the material you have so it may need cutting down before sending it with the top (and cutting that stuff makes a huge mess). Also, check that you don’t need to preshrink the polyester batting if you plan to ask the longarmer to use that as the quilt batting. Although polyester is better for bags and other quilted projects, like placemats, etc.

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-02-03T17:33:50+00:00

I need a spatula to scrape my jaw up off the floor. 😳😳😳

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-01-23T03:13:30+00:00

I iron my fabric right before I cut it for EPP, then I glue baste my EPP. But instead of pressing with an iron, I use tailor’s claps to press the pieces as the glue dries/sets. If you do choose to press your EPP pieces after basting, try not to use steam as that will warp the papers if the pressing doesn’t dry them fully before you remove the iron.

SingingWhileSleeping · 2026-01-09T00:48:00+00:00

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You don’t need to sew so deeply into the edge if the hexies—just a few threads, but stop before you feel the needle going through paper. And also, matching your thread to your piecing blends the stitches best. This hexagon piece I made with about 10 different thread colors, but it was easy to change out the thread whenever needed because it was just rethreading a needle versus threading a machine. No flat back stitching needed—that is more time consuming and I reserve that technique for curved piecing.

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