Originally Posted by CRH
Originally Posted by roselady
I have one (gmfg) in the process, though I haven't worked on it in quite awhile. I use the paper pieces that are precut. For the fabric, I found an ink pad and a stamp of the right size hexagon. They still need to be cut with scissors. I set the paper on the back of the fabric hex and glue (with fabric safe glue stick) the seam allowance to the paper. I sewed mine together in rows rather than flowers or blocks.
Does the glue and paper come out easily when you are done??
Yes, the paper come off very easily, and I reuse the paper pieces over and over again. I think I sew them together the traditional english way, right sides together and whip stitch from edge to edge. I love all hand sewing, applique, quilting, embroidery, but english paper piecing is the best when you might not be in a position to watch every stitch you are taking. You get in a rhythm and it is amazing how fast you can sew this way. Using the heavier card stock type paper is good because it makes it hard for your needle to pierce that deep, so your stitches stay on the edge where they should.