Saturday, August 31, 2019

An EPP Finish

Just yesterday I finished up a long-term English Paper Piecing project that I think I must have started back in 2017!

This is the first picture I could find of the hexies from when I originally began making them - July of 2017.


They are made from a mini charm pack of Persimmon by Basic Grey.

Over time they turned into diamond shapes - 


and the diamonds were connected with a light blue Kona solid.

I added one row of a neutral Grunge Dots as a final border.

In recent months I've been hand quilting this tablerunner - 


To finish the edges, I decided to trim off the neutral hexies to create a straight edge.


I folded over the edge of the backing to create the binding - and stitched that down on Friday night.


After a quick hand wash, and run through the dryer, it's finished!


This has been a great learning experience, and I still have lots more to learn about this kind of hand stitching!  I will definitely try another EPP project - it's been a great take along project, as well as perfect for evening sewing time while watching TV.

For now, I'm pleased to have this little project completed - and completely done by hand!

Sharing at Quilting is more fun than Housework for Oh Scrap, and 
Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching.








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19 comments:

  1. kiwikidAugust 31, 2019 at 10:26 PM

    Well done on the finish, your table runner is lovely. Hexies are the best hand, ready to go project.

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  2. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéSeptember 1, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    I love how your project has evolved, beautiful table runner.

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  3. Michele McLaughlinSeptember 1, 2019 at 4:51 AM

    What a great project! I love your background fabric! It's fantastic!

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  4. JulieroseSeptember 1, 2019 at 5:19 AM

    Lovely finish on this hexie project--great colors nice work hugs, Julierose

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  5. LindaSeptember 1, 2019 at 5:59 AM

    I remember those hexies! It turned out beautiful, and I love the self-binding. Don't you just love Grunge Dots!

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  6. Vicki in MNSeptember 1, 2019 at 6:00 AM

    Curious as to what size this ended up being. I love that you were able to make yourself cut those light edge hexies off! It really added to the piece to do that:) It almost looks like an antique piece.

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  7. LouiseSeptember 1, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    I agree with Vicki, it looks vintage/antique! It's really fun to read about your hand stitching journey. It ALMOST makes me want to try EPP. Almost. ;)

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  8. JayneSeptember 1, 2019 at 7:21 AM

    You did a great job from the design to hand stitching to the quilting! There is always a learning curve when it comes to new things, but you took the challenge head on and it paid off!

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  9. Siouxzq64@gmail.comSeptember 1, 2019 at 7:24 AM

    Awesome finish. I love EPP when I just sit for a bit.

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  10. Quilter KathySeptember 1, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    What a terrific finish! Congratulations! Love the hand quilting!

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  11. Karrin HurdSeptember 1, 2019 at 8:03 AM

    Great table runner and beautiful finish!

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  12. piecefulwendySeptember 1, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    Fun to see you enjoying the hand quilting and piecing. Cute little runner!

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  13. Karen - Quilts...etc.September 1, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    I tend to cut hexies off straight edge too makes it much easier to finish off with the binding. It looks great!

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  14. Birthe MarieSeptember 1, 2019 at 11:29 AM

    What a beautiful tablerunner! It is always nice to complete a project that has taken a long time. Well done!:-)

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  15. Little PenpenSeptember 1, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    The hexies are beautiful!!

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  16. Cynthia Brunz DesignsSeptember 1, 2019 at 9:20 PM

    It has been fun watching this little project evolve. It really turned out nice. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  17. CathieJSeptember 1, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    What a great finish. It is nice to have a new table runner that was a learning experience also. It is so pretty.

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  18. KaHollySeptember 2, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    Hexies certainly do make good take along hand work. Your table runner came out beautifully.

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  19. Sandy PanagosSeptember 2, 2019 at 6:04 PM

    That turned out really cute. I'm glad you found an old photo to show us its beginnings!

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