About 25 years ago, I finished a king size quilt for some dear missionary friends of mine. His mother had made it years prior, but never quilted it. Fast forward to about a week ago and their house completely burnt down and lost everything. One of their greatest treasures was that quilt. I’m too old to start from the beginning, nor do I have the time to hand quilt it once again… But what I’m hoping to do is a replica of the quilt… But do it lap quilt size. With searching for this pattern, I came across your lovely channel. I should be sewing by now, but instead, I am enjoying drinking a 2nd cup of hot coffee on this cold morning… And watching a few of your videos! Thank you once again.
@@leannemori9688 makes it easier to get the template out without wrecking it if your fabric is stiff! you can use your fine croche t hook to poke thru and grab the inside edge of the paper and pull it out, is also nice if you are using vintage delicate fabrics so you do not distort it if it is cut on the bias!
Lovely flowers Beth! I used to glue, but have gone back to sewing. I find it’s easier and quicker for me, and less messy. I always take my hexies camping with me. Happy Camping. Cheers 💐
I’m new to EPP too, but I learned that if you give your block a good hot press from both sides BEFORE you start taking the papers out, as well as after, the whole block will lie flatter. 😊 🌷
The glue pen has become a must have item in my sewing room. So handy and so many applications for easier handling. Love your views from your sewing room. Happy camping Beth 👍🇦🇺
Love your traveling sewing room!! I will have a new (used) RV this August and plan to do projects on the road. Thank you for showing your set-up. I can hardly wait. I love your process and applique idea to a larger block that showcases the flower!! Bravo and thank you!
When I was taught this many many years ago, it was all handbasting. Have tried the glue but still do the sewing by stitch to cardboard. Must get back into it….thanks for the inspiration again.❤️🇦🇺
Elmer's does make a glue stick which is more the size of a pen - sold at Dollar Tree in a two pack for $1.25, usually up near the registers. Definitely less expensive than the Sewline glue pen (which I also have) - and you probably can find the skinny Elmer's at Walmart but I have never looked.
I used half my hexies with both these glues. The pen is easier to be more precise and to stay away from the tip of the paper. My main complaint was the glue dried out over time. I did over 1500 and by the time I began sewing alot of them had to be re pasted. The pasting was so much faster and if you have arthritis in the hands this method helped me so repasting wasn't a big problem. I enjoyed securing the material. I used a dot of glue to hold the material in place. I also used 2 1/2 wide squares saving the trimming.i didn't see that it made it more bulky. Love your sewing room on the road and this video was great. Thanks
Another lovely sampler block . I’m saving them all for a later date as I’m trying to make a patchwork jacket, which is taking forever to finish. Thank you enjoy your camping holiday in the sunshine.
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Here’s a little hack. Once you have all of the petals attached take out the middle paper and it folds back so much easier than trying to fold it with the paper inside.
Hello Beth- questions!!! Can those papers be reused or are they one time use? Is there another option for a reusable hexi OR a way to make them reusable? Thank you ❤️😀
I watched a video (can't remember which channel now), where they cut out the forms first from a thin plastic. (Avery 3 ring binder dividers). I bought some but haven't tried it yet. And I don't know if it would work with the glue method or not. I also don't know if it would cause the thread to fray more. But I'm going to try it. I've heard the papers (cardstock) can usually be re-used several times. As you can probably tell, I haven't tried any EPP yet. But I'm anxious to start! 😊
@@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 If you want to give it a try, I bought a cute little kit from Etsy that had a whole bunch of stuff: precut papers, fabrics, a template, thread conditioner, needle, several pins, a thimble, a bobbin of thread. I added a sew tite magnet and a small pair of scissors ✂️ and had a nice little kit to get started and see if I like it. I do! 😂 I’ll see if I can find the name of the store and post it here. 😊
About 25 years ago, I finished a king size quilt for some dear missionary friends of mine. His mother had made it years prior, but never quilted it.
Fast forward to about a week ago and their house completely burnt down and lost everything. One of their greatest treasures was that quilt. I’m too old to start from the beginning, nor do I have the time to hand quilt it once again… But what I’m hoping to do is a replica of the quilt… But do it lap quilt size.
With searching for this pattern, I came across your lovely channel. I should be sewing by now, but instead, I am enjoying drinking a 2nd cup of hot coffee on this cold morning… And watching a few of your videos! Thank you once again.
hint! if you add a hole to the cardboard hexi it makes them so much easier to remove ! I use a small crochet hook to grab them out
Great idea!!
What does the hole do?
@@leannemori9688 makes it easier to get the template out without wrecking it if your fabric is stiff! you can use your fine croche t hook to poke thru and grab the inside edge of the paper and pull it out, is also nice if you are using vintage delicate fabrics so you do not distort it if it is cut on the bias!
@zhinka1 thank you
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Lovely flowers Beth! I used to glue, but have gone back to sewing. I find it’s easier and quicker for me, and less messy. I always take my hexies camping with me. Happy Camping. Cheers 💐
Me too. I have a hexagon bag...take along on camping and road trip. And I agree with still sewing as glue too messy.
I’m new to EPP too, but I learned that if you give your block a good hot press from both sides BEFORE you start taking the papers out, as well as after, the whole block will lie flatter. 😊 🌷
Thanks for the tip. I have yet to start, but I'm watching lots of videos to learn!
The glue pen has become a must have item in my sewing room. So handy and so many applications for easier handling. Love your views from your sewing room. Happy camping Beth 👍🇦🇺
Where do I find a glue pen?
@@letajuneau2477 I ordered them online. Probably quite a few brands out there. Mine is Sewline brand.
Love your traveling sewing room!! I will have a new (used) RV this August and plan to do projects on the road. Thank you for showing your set-up. I can hardly wait. I love your process and applique idea to a larger block that showcases the flower!! Bravo and thank you!
When I was taught this many many years ago, it was all handbasting. Have tried the glue but still do the sewing by stitch to cardboard. Must get back into it….thanks for the inspiration again.❤️🇦🇺
I always enjoy your videos 🤗
This video was very relaxing. ❤️🥰❤️ Thank you for sharing, Beth. 🥰 Chris
I love your portable sewing room!
I sure enjoy watching you create. I'm inspired and encouraged!
So pretty .
Elmer's does make a glue stick which is more the size of a pen - sold at Dollar Tree in a two pack for $1.25, usually up near the registers. Definitely less expensive than the Sewline glue pen (which I also have) - and you probably can find the skinny Elmer's at Walmart but I have never looked.
Thanks for sharing that tip! I have not seen those! 🌷
Love it! Thank you for sharing your talent 😊
Very pretty ❤
so dry and green there! we still have around 2 feet of snow! lol
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❤Goodmorning beauty I've always wondered how this was done its beautifully ingenious
I used half my hexies with both these glues. The pen is easier to be more precise and to stay away from the tip of the paper. My main complaint was the glue dried out over time. I did over 1500 and by the time I began sewing alot of them had to be re pasted. The pasting was so much faster and if you have arthritis in the hands this method helped me so repasting wasn't a big problem. I enjoyed securing the material. I used a dot of glue to hold the material in place. I also used 2 1/2 wide squares saving the trimming.i didn't see that it made it more bulky. Love your sewing room on the road and this video was great. Thanks
Another lovely sampler block . I’m saving them all for a later date as I’m trying to make a patchwork jacket, which is taking forever to finish. Thank you enjoy your camping holiday in the sunshine.
Using glue did make it appear that your new method is a lot faster. Your blocks are beautiful.
This is a lovely tutorial Beth Thank you for sharing with us x
😂❤🇨🇴 ..genial ... Soy fans muy fans ..detallo todo hasta la ruedita para guardas los carreteles ........😅...abracito para todos desde mi bello país ❤️🇨🇴
Super cute ❤
♥️ Beautiful work, x really enjoy watching your video's x 😀
Here’s a little hack. Once you have all of the petals attached take out the middle paper and it folds back so much easier than trying to fold it with the paper inside.
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Hello Beth- questions!!!
Can those papers be reused or are they one time use?
Is there another option for a reusable hexi OR a way to make them reusable?
Thank you ❤️😀
You can reuse them
I watched a video (can't remember which channel now), where they cut out the forms first from a thin plastic. (Avery 3 ring binder dividers). I bought some but haven't tried it yet. And I don't know if it would work with the glue method or not. I also don't know if it would cause the thread to fray more. But I'm going to try it.
I've heard the papers (cardstock) can usually be re-used several times.
As you can probably tell, I haven't tried any EPP yet. But I'm anxious to start! 😊
@@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 If you want to give it a try, I bought a cute little kit from Etsy that had a whole bunch of stuff: precut papers, fabrics, a template, thread conditioner, needle, several pins, a thimble, a bobbin of thread.
I added a sew tite magnet and a small pair of scissors ✂️ and had a nice little kit to get started and see if I like it. I do! 😂 I’ll see if I can find the name of the store and post it here. 😊
Awesome info thank you! Yes I’m excited to try it to but I don’t know when. ❤️😀
@@susanmei9980 OH cool! That's a neat idea. 😊
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I’m curious about what thread (and weight) you prefer for your EPP.
I use all purpose thread. I’m sure you could use thinner
Is there ever a day when you don’t pick up some sewing? I hope so!!!😅
English paper piecing 😖