ShellyQ

Now that we've covered the basics of English Paper Piecing (EPP) I’d like to show you how to use this method to make more complicated blocks. I am going to make a Carpenters Star using EPP. This block is not a beginners block, but using this method, makes these type of block less tricky. I for one, wouldn’t dream of making this block by machine. I just know what would happen lol, another addition to the scrap bin. I know there are people out there who are able to make these type of blocks by machine, but I'm not one of them :?

Actually I’m not too sure of the name for this traditional block, it probably has several, so if someone could help me out there, it would be much appreciated :thumbup:

Below I have included a down load of the templates for Carpenter’s Star, please check the accuracy of your printout. Here is a measurement guide for your templates, there are no seam allowances included in the templates.

Pieces B & C are the same square, so I only included one of these. EQ does some funny things sometimes. Also below is a download of four pages with all the shapes you need for this star, again please check measurements

If you make templates for drawing around to make your paper shapes, please remember to cut your paper shapes just inside the drawn line. That width of a pencil line can add quite a bit to the finished size of your block. I forgot to do this and my block measures 12 1/8” (finished size) :lol: , It’s not a big deal I can easily ease that amount in, but it’s not a very good example, is it :?: Ok it’s a good example of how not to do things :lol: