Same on that living life in the fast lane! I've learned so much by jumping into the deep end

Try using a size 10 or 11 needle with a big eye, as recommended by Tula in her EPP video series. I’ve lived them since I have older eyes! I recently finished a Patchwork of the Crosses wall hanging using Eppiflex templates; they’re plastic and reusable. They’ll last for years since you just put them in warm water to remove the glue. EPP is the perfect portable project! I’m currently working on three EPP quilts.

I use a clear plastic make up bag to hold my pp supplies - since they have a square bottom, the bag will stand upright - handy

Wow I’ve never heard of the insanity quilt but with such tiny hexies i understand the name! I’ve been working on an EPP quilt off and on for almost 2 years now. My hexies i think are 1.25” and I’ve found the sewing magnets are really helpful to hold them together instead of the clips. I think the name is Sew-Tites.

@EaddysCraftRoom

18 күн бұрын

I've heard great things about those magnets too! I'll have to check them out.

Hi, nice to see you enjoying EPP, just a suggestion though, I think you need to allow more fabric on your corner seams. Over time while stitching these together you will have seams pull apart. Enjoy 😊

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip! I’ll adjust my seam allowance moving forward. Appreciate it!

@MsFly999

2 ай бұрын

At least ¼ inch seam allowance

@CaroElena

Ай бұрын

Was just about to comment this! Depending on how big your quilt I say to add as much as you can get away with. I personally like about 5/8 minimum 1/4 because when you sew them together and it gets heavier you don’t want the thread ripping through weak seams especially on corners

@janetbrown1345

29 күн бұрын

An allowance of 3/8 in is about right, from what Tula recommended.

@janetbrown1345

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm in stitching. I appreciate the close up look at Tula's suggestion about starting and stopping the stitches. Your visual is a big help to me!

Great job jumping in head first!! One small additional suggestion I have is don’t keep your tail short. I make my tail longer, almost as long as I can without catching it as I sew and adjust it as I sew. It has a three fold benefit, 1. You’re not struggling to keep that tiny tail in place all the time. 2. It makes your overall thread shorter as you sew, so you aren’t have to do such big pull throughs which is less work overall. And 3. With a longer tail you’ll have to keep moving it as you sew, and this prevents a wear spot from happening in your thread, because the needle is always moving. Best of luck in your journey!

The better your tools the better results and will aid in less frustration as you progress in your craft.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

So true!

Thank you for sharing! I am older (a grandma) and have sewn for years, I recently started EPP, and I used the larger-sized hexagons.. not that I don't like the small ones...but ..like I said.. I am old and would like to finish a project before..well the great quilt shop in the sky😉

@EaddysCraftRoom

2 ай бұрын

You are too funny!! At the rate I'm currently going on this project, I hope I can finish it before that time too 😉 Love that you picked up a new hobby later in life! That is inspiring!

I found EPP and have been hooked! It’s so fun!

@EaddysCraftRoom

18 күн бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! It's the best!

Yes! I am the same way with new crafts - buying the high quality supplies. Totally not necessary to do so, but if they bring you joy, go for it! What a beautiful quilt and a beautiful start - can't wait to see how this comes together. I learned EPP on some doll quilts, and now you're giving me the itch to try something bigger.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support! Having the nice stuff does bring me joy :) I'd love to hear what you end up working on if you do decide to go for a bigger EPP project!

@laurenopgenorth7461

3 ай бұрын

@@EaddysCraftRoom my eye is on the Cherish quilt from Tales of Cloth! One day...

You are doing a great job. I too have started out on EPP and love it. I have found the Clover desk needle threader is wonderful for those small needle eyes and I have the dome needle storage case. It stores 10 threaded needles and I just load it up and it's good to go. I have a magnetic needle case to put the used needle when I have sewn all the thread on the needle and simply take out another needle from the dome. I love those things and find them very helpful. Keep us posted from time to time on how you're going. Emma Jones on you tube is really interesting and has lot of tips and tricks.

@EaddysCraftRoom

2 ай бұрын

I just got a clover needle threader based on the recommendations from so many of you and I am so excited to use it! Thank you so much for the recommendations.

Great video. If you want your stitches to show less pull the thread more taut and reduce the distance between each stitch. Well done for starting this beautiful quilt.🎉 I love using Tulip milliner needles they slide so easily through the fabric with less strain on my hands.😊

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Love these tips! Thank you so much!

@wbajp

3 ай бұрын

@@EaddysCraftRoomGood luck it will be a beautiful quilt once you are finished. 🎉I love EPP and buying all the fabrics and notions. I must have spent a small fortune.😂

I love EPP. My top tip; use 2 strong (round) magnets to hold my pieces together whilst I stitch. That way they stay together but without the edges of a clip to get your thread caught on. It’s a life changer.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Great tip! I will definitely get some as you can see my thread gets caught even in this video!

I recommend aurifil dove gray thread. It’s basically invisible. Kate at @the last homely house KZread channel has some good videos on EPP she’s been doing it forever!

Lap desk works nice especially one with an attached light

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I've thought of purchasing one of those.

4:48 those vinyl zipper bags are easy to make. 💖🌞🌵😷

@EaddysCraftRoom

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion!

@suzisaintjames

Ай бұрын

@@EaddysCraftRoom Michael's sells zippers for 99 cents. 💖🌞🌵😷

Love all the projects you have in mind! I’m also addicted to epp and have the mercantile quilt ready to go. The only tip I would share is using a thinner thread- I use 60 wt bottom line or 80 wt decobob in a neutral or light gray and stitches are hard to find. Can’t wait to watch your progress!!

I have a preference for hand sewing and hand piecing quilts. I started out with 2" hexies because those were the only templates I could find in the store. I cut squares and trimmed after I completed a unit. I would recommend anyone using cardstock to give yourself a wider seam allowance at the corners that what appears in your video. My kit consists of white, black, and two shades of grey thread. I prefer 100% cotton and I use beeswax to reduce tangling. I prefer thread basting but use a dot of glue to hold the template in place as I stitch. How I baste is dictated more by the shape of the template than anything else.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

All wonderful tips! Thank you so much for sharing.

I’m currently cutting papers and scraps of fabric to start Insanity. I look forward to watching you stitch it up

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Best of luck to you!

I love EPP. I like to use 80 wt thread. This weight makes stitches even less noticeable if you are worried about that. Love your diamonds. The fabrics you are using are so pretty.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

That's great to know! Thank you so much 😊

Thank you for the tutorial! I have been considering trying EPP!

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I am loving it so far. Such a great hobby to take on the go!

I absolutely love Epp!! I recently tried my hand at thread basting, and it was quite enjoyable.

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

It’s addicting, isn’t it?! I will have to give thread basting a try one of these days!

@gigi2fun

3 ай бұрын

@@EaddysCraftRoom It is indeed extremely addicting. Thread basting is relaxing believe it or not. I just pulled papers out of a glue basting project and ugh!

The Lori holt nifty needles in Appliqué (the light green needle tips) are also amazing for Epp! The needle is much more thinner & I find them easier to use while doing smaller shapes

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, I will check them out! Thank you so much!

Beeswax thread conditioner helps alot

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Great to know, thank you!

I suggest that you get the clover needle threader. I love it!

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! I'll look into it!

I decided to start EPP and chose the insanity quilt as my first one too. I’m using 1” hexagons tho; is that going to mess it up? I know it’s supposed to be 1/2” now that I’ve looked deeper into it (I had already started basting and sewing before I found out tho).

The cat needed to inspect the most important part the box. 🤣

@EaddysCraftRoom

3 ай бұрын

Exactly! 😂

Where did you buy all your supplies that you showed?

@EaddysCraftRoom

2 ай бұрын

I get most of my supplies online from Fat Quarter Shop!

Check out Emma Jones. She does nothing but EPP and has a lovely channel and you will get lots of encouragement.

@EaddysCraftRoom

2 ай бұрын

I will check her out! Thank you so much for the recommendation ☺️