Discover how to create mindful moments in your day to day by learning the gentle craft of English Paper Piecing.
This comprehensive guidebook will not only answer all of your English Paper Piecing questions, but it will inspire you to slow down and create mindful moments just for you.
Let me introduce you to a world where time stands still, and mindfulness grows through the gentle craft of English Paper Piecing.
I want to break down the barrier that you need to have patience and lots of time to create quilts using the English Paper Piecing method by introducing the idea that it’s not about rushing to finish a project, but that it’s the journey you take to get there.
I help stitchers and quilters achieve the results they want by sharing my extensive knowledge, techniques and time saving tips so that they can create beautiful heirlooms for themselves, their family and friends.
Have you thought about trying English Paper Piecing but find yourself asking…
What tools do I need?
How do I prepare my shapes properly?
What is the best technique for getting neat stitches, unseen on the front?
Or do you find yourself thinking that…
EPP looks too hard, fussy and fiddly.
EPP looks complicated, how do the different shapes go together anyway?
EPP looks time consuming, I could never hand stitch a quilt.
Miss Leela’s Guide to English Paper Piecing will help you master the techniques of this traditional form of quilt making.
You’ll discover the origins of English Paper Piecing, be able to build a tool kit of the essential tools required and learn the techniques so that you can confidently create your own beautiful heirloom quilts and items that can be handed down the generations.
The guide takes you through step by step with information, photos, and graphics to help you master this craft and get you inspired.
After reading this guide, you’ll not only feel confident that you have the knowledge and skills to hand stitch and piece, but you will have discovered how slow stitching can benefit your mental health and you’ll have the ability to say yes to slowing down and create mindful moments for yourself through stitch in your day-to-day life.
In Miss Leela’s Guide to English Paper Piecing you’ll find…
- The essential tools needed for English Paper Piecing – save money buying a load of un-necessary tools.
- Step by step instructions on basting – learn how to baste efficiently and effectively.
- Step by Step stitch methods – learn the two different stitch methods, whip and flat back stitch so that you get neat and invisible stitches.
- Step by step piecing techniques – learn the correct method for piecing shapes together with ease.
- Applique techniques – discover different methods for appliqueing your motifs onto fabric.
- Quilting methods – discover different quilting techniques to add another layer of design to your quilt or project.
- Adding embroidery – discover how embroidery can add something unique to a project.
- How to choose and prepare fabric – advice and inspiration on how to select fabric for English Paper Piecing and how to cut and prepare it.
- Finishing off a quilt or project – learn how you can add borders and ways for finishing an English Paper Pieced quilt or project.
- The core shapes and their families – discover the main shapes used in English Paper Piecing and how they can connect to create unique designs and patterns.
As well as the fundamentals Miss Leela will also help you to…
- Discover how English Paper Piecing can benefit your mental health and
- Become aware of how you can make time for slow stitching
You’ll feel inspired to start your slow stitching journey after perusing the beautiful photographs and clear graphics inside the guide.
Hi! I’m Miss Leela, lover of tea, flowers, books, vintage thrifting and slow stitching.
20 years ago, I discovered the gentle craft of English Paper Piecing and found a creative outlet that allowed me to play with pretty fabrics and create beautiful heirloom quilts and items embodied with my love and joy.
Since discovering English Paper Piecing I have stitched thousands of hexagons, diamonds, jewels and other shapes together to create unique items and quilts to gift or decorate my home.
I have developed my own style and aesthetic and have mastered the techniques to get the most out of my hand stitching experience and the best results in my finished items.
English Paper Piecing is my form of meditation, it’s how I relax and bring calm and slowness to my otherwise busy life as a mum and entrepreneur. I believe in the benefits that English Paper Piecing and hand stitching can have on our mental wellbeing, and truly believe that Slow Stitching Soothes the Soul.
Are you ready to discover the wonderful world of English Paper Piecing or expand your EPP skill set?
Miss Leela’s Guide to English Paper Piecing is a digital PDF download book that you can save to your files and refer to time again.
Guidebook Price $29.95
Forward by Rebecca Brennan of SewBe Curated
Stitchy friends are the BEST friends!
Bec and I connected over a mutual love of slow stitching and vintage textiles and treasures. I feel blessed to have Bec as one of my stitchy friends and honoured that she has written a forward to my guidebook.
After reading Miss Leela’s Guide to English Paper Piecing you will feel confident in trying this method of quilt making.
You’ll be able to put together your EPP tool kit and understand how to prepare and stitch your shapes together efficiently and effectively.
Most importantly you will discover the joy that can be gained from making time for yourself to do some mindful slow stitching.
It’s time to start your own Soul Soothing Slow Stitching Journey
