I'm using the Fiskars XL hexagon punch and junk mail for the papers. I then use a regular small round paper punch to put a hole in the center of each paper hexie. Then I can put a pin through the small hole into and out of the fabric to hold it while I stitch. I think it was Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville who does this. No glue needed.

Thanks for the tips and the beautiful examples! I am excited to get started on this EPP venture. Now I am off to check out those sites you mentioned...

I love EPP. I hope you do too. It's always great to have a take-along project going! Have fun!

Just an update... I made a couple rosettes over the weekend. The first was a freebie 1/2 hexie kit that produced one rosette. I played with whip and ladder stitching, and definitely prefer the ladder stitch. I learned some good lessons, including: don't over do the glue, and, I'm more likely to make cutting mistakes with a rotary cutter than scissors. Here are a couple pictures of my first ever rosette.

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I also basted 42 hexies using a mini charm pack on hexies with a 1" side. I am not looking forward to removing the papers though (hence that lesson about over doing the glue). I stitched one scrappy rosette together with those last night, and am getting better at the ladder stitch. It is starting to move a little faster now that I am getting the hang of it.

Thanks again!

Depending on which glue you used, this may or may not work to loosen -- but I've found you can spray the front of your pieced block with water, just enough to moisten the fabric-- often this will allow the glue to release without distorting your pieced work.

And yes, a little tiny bit of glue is sufficient.

Here's a link to your other posting so we can see all the answers together http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post7155355

WHat is epp, please. .? Looking at pictures looks like joining hexagons with a ladder stitch great for sitting and doing handwork.
paper piecing is joining shapes and can be hand stitched or machine and produces beautiful points.

which are you asking about . Both are easy and produce beautiful quilts.

English Paper Piecing- EPP