Explore the World of English Paper Piecing: Hexagons

Skill level: All – some hand sewing experience will be helpful.
Class length: 3 hours
Class available as Live or Virtual.

 There are MANY different shapes that are used in creating designs with fabric and thread in EPP, and hexagons are all the rage! Michele will teach you a quick and easy way to create all the shapes show plus all the EPP basics of needles, basting, stitches, etc. A short power point program on what you can make and do with hexagons will be presented for inspiration.

For Project 1, learn the basic skill in hot to hand sew the 19 finished hexies together into 2 connecting rows around a center hexie; and applique it to a base fabric.
For Project 2, Michele will teach you a “twist” on a hexies, and how to make a diamonds plus after the design is sewn together, it can be appliqued to a base fabric.
For Project 3, learn how to sew hexagons and triangles together to make a star.

Find the virtual class supply link.

Comments from Michele’s students at Road to CA:
* “Very patient and well prepared.”
* “This is a great teacher.”
* “Great explanation, thorough!”
* “Helpful, friendly!”
* “Very informative and encouraging.

Comments from Michele’s students at the Houston Quilt Festival:
* “Fantastic learning experience.”
* “Great at explanation and examples. Very student centered. Totally enjoyed class.”
* “Thank you for being patient with my tardiness! You were amazing and very helpful with my questions.”
* “The class was really informative and fun!”
* “The class covered more than hexagons, which was great, but it isn’t obvious in the description.”
* “Enjoyed the class very much. I have never done EPP and the speed was good for me. Wish I could have stayed longer.”
* “Super instructor! Would love more classes from her.”
* “Thank you, Michele, I enjoyed the class.”