Sync

Yes, I EPP and right now have two projects in the works. I call them my forever projects. Both projects use premade templates from the online shop Paper Pieces. I have tried to thread baste but I prefer to use glue (just works better for me) and yes there are times when I find some hexies have popped out. Although as my project becomes bigger I will take out my paper pieces that are not along the edges. The thread I use is usually a 60wt Superior Bottom Line in a neutral color and I also like using an 80wt, Wonderfil in a neutral color. I don't have a special or favorite type of needle to use, just what's in my sewing basket, most likely an applique needle. I do have some pictures to share .........

joe'smom

I've never done EPP because I don't understand the rationale behind doing all that extra work. If I understand things correctly, any project sewn with EPP could more easily be hand-pieced with a regular running stitch, and in that case, the stitching wouldn't show. I think I just don't get it.

cashs_mom

I just enjoy the process and it makes cutting easier and no need to deal with the 1/4" seam allowances. I've never enjoyed hand piecing, but I love EPP. I find it very easy and no thought needed.

Onebyone

I have pieced hexies with a 1//4" seam and not used the papers. I had to draw the stitching line, or it would not be consistent for me to free hand it. There is a whole method of doing the pieces this way by Lynda Franz. You can buy a file with all the pieces that will priint on your fabric the sewing lines. The program is years old but still may be around.

mkc

If you mean Inklingo, it's still around and she just released a completely new version of the tool: What is Inklingo?

Onebyone

Inklingo! That's it. I bought the downloadable files but never could get it to download right. Maybe it's improved for the new computers.

Daren P

Yes......sort of. I don't enjoy it as much as traditional hand-piecing so I just use it to break the monotony when I'm bored with my other projects. Years ago, I experimented with making miniature blocks of classic patchwork patterns (Ohio star, log cabin, etc.) using EPP. It was time consuming because I wasn't repeating any of the blocks so I had to cut a cardstock template for each piece. And I wasn't re-using them in any other blocks so they were one-time use only. I wasn't able to complete that project because I lost everything in a fire. Currently I'm working on a scrappy hexie project. No rhyme or reason......just joining random colors/prints. I haven't touched it in months because I haven't lost interest in my current hand-piecing project. But it's there waiting when I need it.