English paper piecing can be used for so much more than a quilt. Combine Embroidery with EPP in a hoop and Voila! Wall Art!
For this project I used:
1x 1.5" Hexagon paper
6x 1.5" Jewel papers
Fabric for the EPP papers
Thread and needles for EPP
8" Embroidery hoop
6 strand DMC cotton and needle for embellishment
Piece of cotton larger than the hoop by about 2 inches all the way around
Im assuming you already know how to prep and sew English paper piecing shapes.
Method:
1 Cut the Fabric for the EPP papers and prep the papers. Sew the flower shape together.
See the bottom of this post for tip on making neat folded points. Iron, take papers out and press well.
2. Center the flower on on the backing cotton and using small applique stitches sew the shape onto the back ground
3. Place in hoop and center the shape. Using embroidery floss embellish the flower shape. I used simple outline in running stitch.
4. To finish the project, using thread and leaving a long tail, sew basting stitches around the outside of the hoop about 1/2" from the hoop.
5. Trim around the edge using pinking sheers if possible about 1/2" from the basting stitches
6. Pull the long tails to draw in the backing and tie a good few knots and you're done!
To make nice neat points:
I first fold some of the bottom sides to secure the fabric to the shape
Apply some glue near the point
fold the fabric down on the point of the paper, try not to squish the paper point
glue and fold each side
And there you go.. isn't it tidy :D
