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In this video, we look at a time-saving way to baste hexagons: cut your fabric into squares with a ruler and rotary cutter, and then baste those squares right to the templates. This method does result in somewhat bulkier patches, but unless you plan to quilt your project intricately, that extra bulk usually doesn't hurt anything. (I have a more detailed video on basting if you need more basics ...

Here's the complete process for making a simple box with a nesting lid. You can use these steps to make a square or rectangular box in any size. Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod More PC goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/plastic-canvas

This video covers two methods for removing the paper templates from your EPP patchwork: - Method #1 for when you've basted your patches only through the fabric - Method #2 for when you've based them through the fabric and paper (You can see both basting methods in action in this video: czcams.com/video/YEEgbnD2cBg/video.html ) Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP ...

Google Drive's free drawing tool is great for casual template-making, but what if you need EPP templates in exact sizes? In this video, I'll show you a little measuring workaround. Direct link to the ruler template: drive.google.com/previewtemplate?id=1WgKYLJ9q-4ibRqMIoGhxFBFh_dhHKrSXyhwe9wOktIE&mode=public Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP goodness at my blog:...

To sew two pieces of PC together, you need an overcast seam. Here's how to start, stitch, and end one, and some tips on making your seam firm and flexible. Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod More PC goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/plastic-canvas

This series continues with some tips on making star-shaped English Paper Piecing templates, using Google Drive's Callout-drawing feature. Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/english-paper-piecing

In this video, we'll learn to take basic shapes we've drawn with Google Drive's drawing tool, and duplicate and group them to create printable template pages. Cut out the shapes, and get to English Paper Piecing! Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/english-paper-piecing

In this video, we cover the basics of using Google Drive's free drawing tool to make shapes for EPP templates. Need to set up a Google account? accounts.google.com/SignUp?service=mail Enabling Google Drive on your Google account: www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-get-started-with-google-drive/ Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod More EPP goodness is at my blog: www.craftypod.com/cate...

Here's a simple way to finish the edges of your plastic canvas projects. Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod More PC goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/plastic-canvas

Here's the easiest way to anchor the ends of your yarn when you stitch on plastic canvas. Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod There's lots more PC goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/plastic-canvas

Here's everything you need to know to sew your hexies (or other EPP shapes) together with a whip stitch. This video covers: - How to knot your thread - How to make a whip stitch - How to hold your fabric patches for sewing - How to end your seam Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/english-paper-piecing

This video covers some useful topics around basting for EPP: - When do you need to baste through the paper, and when can you skip that? - How to use fabric glue for basting - A simple way to cut your fabric - Why there's no 100% right or wrong way to baste EPP! Subscribe to this channel! czcams.com/users/craftypod Lots more EPP goodness at my blog: www.craftypod.com/categories/english-paper-pie...

Christina Lane and I wrote this book, which is two things: - A collection of 20 beautiful quilted projects to make - A bunch of creative exercises, tools, stores, quotes, and quizzes to help you explore how, exactly, quilting makes you happiest. This video gives you a little flavor of the thing. Plus: Cats! It comes out August 27! Learn more at www.quiltinghappiness.com

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