English Paper Piecing with Rob and Violet Craft 

Best EPP video I've seen! I'm going to buy the kit ASAP! AND....I can't wait for the Peacock kit. I'd love to do the lion in different colorways and make a quilt for my brand new grandson! Thanks so very much!

I completed my Lion project this week, I really appreciate the tip you gave, remember it's only paper. Saved me in some tight spots for sure. I'm sure it's not perfect but good for me. Also as I worked on this project I thought of all the paint by number kits my parents had bought me over the years. Never once did I ever finish one. Now I can say I have completed a paint by number with fabric, a major accomplishment for me. One proud lady here.

I've seen this pattern before on another show and I love the pattern more each time I see it. I like the way everything was explained in detail here on Man Sewing. And Rob seemed to know just what questions to ask to help us understand everything. Thanks for having her on your show Rob and thanks to Violet Craft for designing such a great project for us.

This is the first time I've understood a tutorial on paper piecing and I just love the lion design with the bright pink around its face. I wish you had the peacock kit ready. I will have to watch out for it. Thanks for a great tutorial Violet and Rob!

Amazing...Rob, your tutorials and teaching techniques are wonderful. Violet, You make me want to paper piece. You have clarified and answered questions I had previously wondered about and that prevented me from trying this art. Many thanks to you both...Rob, keep your tutorials coming!

Loved this video! EPP has been on my list to learn but it seemed so difficult. After watching this video, I think I can do it! Thank you, Rob and Violet!

Wow, sign me up! I love the mini patterns for a beginner, like me, to start with. It looks like a lot more fun than just doing hexagons. Thanks Rob and Violet!!

I already have this pattern and I am looking forward to starting it. This tutorial will be a good start. 2018 project list is getting full. Thanks VC I love your work !

My first quilt was EPP! The other types of quilting was intimidating at first, but English Paper Piecing was the most interesting to me. I've since created a couple quilts that are non-EPP but it is still my first love!

Thank you for making me feel that I can do it and telling me the proper thread. I love Superior

I never could get into EPP until I watched this video! Wow! This is my kind of EPP! Big pieces! Love it! And Violet...you did a super job explaining everything. Keep these videos coming. I'm going to give this a go!

Ok ok I'll say it, "violet, you're turning violet, violet!", have a great day!

That was very inspiring, thanks Violet. I am looking forward to seeing Robs version of this technique !

This is wonderful. Can you make a paper pieced pattern of the Eiffel Tower with the sunset in the background? This would be awesome for me. Love the ideas that come from this tube Thanks Rob

Gorgeous! Unrelated question: have y’all done a body mechanics video? How to sit at a machine without developing The Hunch, etc? You’ve mentioned mechanics in previous videos, but I’d love to see a dedicated one.

Just finished watching. I had heard of paper piecing but had never bothered to even look into what it involved as far as the sewing part. WOW! was my reaction when seen how easy it looks. Are there some kits that you use the sewing machine to put together? Will definitely check out the supplies link provided. Good part about putting a kit together is if a person does get stumped, there's this video to watch again to help a person successfully finish the project! Thanks to both.

Thank you Rob for your talent and for introducing us to Violet Craft. L-O-V-E THIS!

Thanks for doing this tutorial! English paper piecing was intimidating to me at first but this video demonstrates that anyone can do it and it was inspiring ! Violet is awesome and she has no need to have the shakes !! I'm looking forward to what she will be putting out next !

Thank you both! I want to make that peacock. If you do decide to show more I about this technique I would love a close up with contrasting thread to show the whip stitching. Thanks again for inspiring me to try new things.

I have done a lot of EPP but this is the first time I have seen something like this. I think I will put my wool appliqué away and start on a lion head EPP project.

this is a great tutorial!! thanks for sharing Violet, Rob and you make my day, gracias, thanks, Danke.

This is amazing. I love it. And so want to get the kit. The Lion is super gorgeous. Thank you Violet for your time and talent. Can't wait to see what you do next.

I love it!! This I would buy. Thanks to both of you for making it so easy to understand.

I’m glad I watched this video. From start to finish it shows what it’s about and answered my questions I had about this style of quilt. It looks tedious but may be something I might try one day.

EPP doesn't sound as intimidating now

Love love love...and any day you can toss in a nod to Leia, it's a good day!! Awesome tutorial!!

Not your Grandma’s paper piecing!! I love the small patterns- not only were the regular Abstract patterns amazing but having a small lion is Freaking Ah-Mazing!!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL THAT'S SO-OO COOL A NEW ADVENTURE ON MAN SEWING. THANX MS CRAFT. LOVE LOVE HER LAST NAME TOTALLY AWESOME.

Me and my neighbor just started doing EPP about a week ago so this video came at just the right time. I’m definitely gonna check out Violet Craft patterns.

Thank you Violet! What an awesome video! I’ve never handpieced before but you make it look so easy! I think I will actually try it!

Thanks Violet! Really loved your tutorial. Want to try this very much!! Your animals are stunning! Thanks Rob for having Violet teach us.

Love the detailed explanation. So many questions answered. Violet is so talented and the kits seem wonderful. Maybe for a future project. Thanks.

Omg this tutorial was wonderful, it was so easy to understand and ive watched so many on paper piecing and they made no sense, love how in depth this one was Thank you so much

Great job love patterns

It is not truly English traditional paper piecing if you glue paper inserts, which is problematic within itself. Tip: hand basting is very quick, requires no circular rotating table, and is totally portable. As you baste down the corners in the process (never sewing through the paper) you automatically solve the 'corner' flap problem. When sewing the pieces together whip stitch them FLAT not front sides together. In this way, the stitching threads NEVER show in the seams and the finish is incredible. Perfection IS achievable. Juxtaposing the pieces in this way makes joining large pieces into a quilt far easier to work with, in fact, quite a pleasure rather than fabric wrestling! You can also ease fussy cuts matching to perfection this way very easily. When stitched, paper removal is very quick and easy, you just lift them out to reuse them later. Choose a fabric that is easily stitched by hand as some printed fabrics can be quite tough and are better for machine stitching projects.

Love this. And I love the bottom line and Omni Superior threads with my longarming.

THank you for sharing Violet Craft I love your pattern and technique . Can’t wait to try it

Love it..great tutorial

Great video! I'm working on the Lion Quilt and just order the Lion in EPP - so excited!

❤I just found this video, which was produced 6 years ago, very helpful. I bought the lion pattern a couple of years ago and have been putting it off but watching this video gave me the courage to start it.l. Thanks for sharing.

I am so excited. Thank you Violet. I just ordered the Lion AND the Peacock pattern. I also ordered the recommended thread and needles that were in the pattern. I ordered everything from Amazon. I tried to find the fabric and I couldn’t. I even went to the Missouri Quilt Company. I saw all the fabric and amounts that went with the Lion and couldn’t find an option to purchase the fabric. I guess I will have to go to JoAnn’s and take the pattern with recommended colors with me. I can’t wait to start. Thank you again.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Have sewn since I was 5, am 68 now and have never seen this paper piecing technique. LOVE this and can’t wait to fit it in my projects!!

Thank you so much for sharing Violet. Great video Man Sewing.

I recently got into EPP because we are traveling a lot to my granddaughter's basketball games. It is a good way to use time that is otherwise wasted. I am doing an easy pattern, with 4 inch hexies, but my next pattern will be harder. The tips you gave are just what I needed to hear. It truly is addicting. Thanks for the helpful instruction!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love EPP, but I wasn't sure about those new beautiful animal portraits. I am so hooked!!!! I have a few projects to finish first, but this in now in the line up!!!!

I have never thought to glue the pieces down. thanks for that tip! I will never hand baste again!

thank you Violet

This was wonderfully made! You did an awesome job Violet teaching this and I love this channel!

I love love love your large Abstract Animal patterns! I have the elephant and the lion. However I have not started them yet, I am waiting for a video tutorial from start to finish on them lol. I bought them as kits and I so love them. I do have a question about the "English Paper piecing" why would someone want to leave all that thick paper inside a quilt?

I just bought the kit, thread and and needles. I bought my fabric at JoAnn’s. Thank you so much.

Great video Rob. You could also use a hemostat or tweezers to grab hold of the paper template when removing.

Another fab tutorial. Just so sad I'm missing any recent postings? Has Man Sewing stopped?

Awesome! This is definitely on my list of must do's. Thank you for sharing your skill!☺️

Fantastic Video! I am inspired to buy this and try it. I am not a big fan of the hexies, but I am so excited to try Violet's technique. Thank you so much for sharing your project. Was interested to hear that Violet didn't care for hand piecing and I have also never been a fan. Thanks, Rob! Very Cool patterns so please keep them coming, Violet! I would also love to try a mini giraffe.

Great explanation of EPP. Thanks to both of you.

This is absolutely your BEST video yet Rob!!! Violet Craft is so talented & demonstrates so well so that everyone can her understand her unique way of English Paper Piecing! I have never tried this particular method - but with this pattern I definitely want to try it! Love the fact that it makes an animal vs. Grandmother’s Garden! Great job for both of you! Keep your patterns coming Violet!

I brought a koala paper piece pattern off Etsy and looked at it for three weeks trying to figure it out, found this video and finished the block in no time, the most informative video, thank you...

Great tutorial, Rob and Violet. Violet, I love your designs. I bought this kit after seeing this tutorial, and am currently in the gluing process. I did run out of Lapel Stick, so you need at least two for this project. I always wanted to try EPP, but was never fond of the flower garden pattern. This is so fun!

Oh my goodness! I never dreamed i would be interested in hand sewing-- but this awesome video has me so intrigued. Such beautiful patterns, and Violet's instructions make it seem so doable! Thank you for another great video! God Bless

I always seen Violets pattern kits and liked them but always wasn't sure I could do them. After watching your video I can't believe how easy. Thanks for doing this video I sure will be doing this in the future.

Violet and Rob...I order the kit and can't wait to start the project. I have never tried EPP so it should be fun. Violet you make it look very easy. Thank you Violet and Rob. Great video Rob.

I just purchased the full size elephant animal abstraction pattern, and you and Violet have me rip roaring to go!

I have not previously been too keen on hand sewing although I'm sure that is not good news to my Memaw who so lovingly taught me years ago. HOWEVER.... this has now come to light and I can hardly wait to get my hands on this!! Oh my goodness!!!! Violet, Rob is right! You rock and Rob thank you for bringing this to us! Well done and here I go!

Thank for this tutorial I always wanted to learn this. The animal quilts are awesome!

I just purchased this pattern Feb. 22, and looking forward to doing it

Does the paper state in the quilt after you're done? And does the abstract lion quilt use traditional paper piecing?

Finally, a great explanation of how to do EPP, and the difference between this and regular paper piecing! Violet makes it all make sense! Thank you! (And your lion looks great, too!)

Great tutorial! Explains so much.

Best video I’ve seen on paper piecing. Have never thought about doing it but now I️ might give it a try. Thanks for sharing with us.

I love your patterns! You make it look so easy!! I would love to see you do a flamingo!

Love your instructions. I need to send an order back and order another easier one to start my 1st quilt. Can you get back to me please

LOVE your tattoo Violet

Thank you for the great video. You made it look so easy.

This is brilliant so well explained - idiot proof so suitable for me!!! Can´t wait to try this.

I like her style of EPP, thanks.

I love your energy, Rob!

Beautiful!

I am confused. How did the paper pop out so easily if we just whip stitched through it?

Love it!!!

Wow, incredible, Violet, you are amazing and thank you for the clear and precise tuition! Love from New Zealand

I love this tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

Is the Abstract Lion an English paper piecing pattern or regular paper piecing pattern

violet,when i glue the pices to the cardboad and sew i can,t pull the card out without breaking the stiches what am i doing wrong help.

Thank you Violet this was extremely helpful

Looking forward to doing this project, thank you for sharing

thank you for our video cant wait for the peacock

Thanks for a great tutorial Violet!! That lion is stunning!

Wow, this is awesome! I can't wait to try it myself. But i want the peacock. I will be in the look out for it!

Love, Love, Love it. Your a Fantastic teacher

I really like doing this, but my glue REALLY stuck and it was hard to get loose. Of course, not the expensive quilting glue.

fantastic design. Love the peacock.

Loved this .I have two of Violet's Patterns, Cannot wait to start them

That looked fun. What is price of kits?

I appreciate the effort that she made to explain, I love the technic , I never understood it before. My only problem is that I have lost the use of my left hand when trying to do hand sewing. I can no longer hold things together because of it shaking or trembling. I guess I will just have to admire the work from afar and use my sewing machine for everything else

Is there a way to out this together with a sewing machine? I am not great at all with hand sewing.

Just received this pattern and am whip stitching the first two pieces together as I write this. So far I am loving the pattern and method. I absolutely love this lion pattern and am already coming up with a color way for my next one. I am making a pillow out of this one for my 6 yr old grandson so that he can remember that the 'Lion of the Tribe of Judah' is always close by.

The double tape roller I have never seen before thank you Violet

That was awesome. Thanks Violet and Rob.

This is a great tutorial on EPP - love the lion and the amount of information Violet shared, so very helpful and clear. Big shout out to Rob too who asked questions and allowed us to hear the answer; so many hosts keep interjecting and speak over the information. Violet, wonder if you would think of designing a mermaid? I have a delightful grand-daughter who is on the autism spectrum and is totally in love with these and unicorns. Would love to make one to applique on to a quilt for her. Again, thanks to both of you and Hi from Dublin, Ireland.

Great tutorial! Using a glue stick instead of thread basting is genius! I have a question - how do you go about taking out the papers on the outside pieces? Do you need to sew on a border first?