English paper piecing is the use of paper templates to create quilting designs. You can either make the piecing templates yourself or buy packages of the shapes you want to use as well as pattern kits that contain everything you need. English paper piecing often uses simple geometric and common shapes, such as hexagons and diamonds.

There are two main methods for English paper piecing: using templates or fussy cutting. We will explain both ways to EPP on our page below. We will also go over everything else you've wanted to know about this technique in What is English Paper Piecing? + 10 Free Patterns.

The way you baste and sew the paper pieces to the fabric will allow you to remove the paper once you are finished using them inside your design, an important part of the paper piecing process.

We will go through everything you need to know about English paper piecing on this page, so take a look at the next few sections to learn all about it and then head to the last section to find some amazing free paper piecing patterns to try!

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What is English Paper Piecing?
Supplies Needed for English Paper Piecing
English Paper Piecing Quilting Tutorials
English Paper Piecing Patterns

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