Want to learn English Paper Piecing (EPP)? We’ve got everything you need to get started! Join Jenny, Misty, and EPP expert Sue Daley as they teach you the basics of EPP - from fabric selection and fussy cutting, to templates and papers, to gluing or basting, to stitching together your masterpiece by hand or by machine. They’ll also answer questions like when to remove the papers, what needles and threads are best, and what other tools and notions you’ll need.

Getting started with English Paper Piecing (EPP)

We have tons of getting-started tutorials in our English Paper Piecing tutorial series on YouTube! Want to start the learning process with one handy kit? Misty will teach you the basics with our Missouri Star EPP Beginner Kit, and you’ll also learn more about the materials you’ll need (needles, templates, papers, glue) to get you happily hand-stitching away!

Beyond the Basics: What Can You Make with EPP?

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’re probably wondering what else is out there. The good news is that you can use English Paper Piecing for just about anything! You can piece simple motifs to applique onto bags, pillows, or denim. Or you can build masterpieces out of your English Paper Piecing shapes alone. The steps are always the same - cut or fussy-cut your fabric, wrap it around the paper pieces, and then sew. With the Missouri Star EPP templates, you can choose to sew by hand or by machine - whatever you prefer!

If you’re ready to level up your skills, check out the MSQC exclusive Palette Pop Kit. This wall-hanging is a vibrant and joyful mix of Tula Pink fabrics in classic EPP shapes (hexagons, triangles, diamonds, and jewels). Through a series of 5 YouTube tutorials, Misty guides you step by step through creating this gorgeous quilt.

Want something a bit more classic? The newest Missouri Star EPP Kit, Stars of Liberty, gives you all the tools you need to make a quilt perfect for picnics and parades. You’ll explore how to piece shapes (squares and kites), create two blocks plus joining diamonds, and create a quilt to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. And Misty is still there with a video tutorial, guiding you step by step, all the way.

What else do you need to get started with EPP?

If you want to move beyond the basics and MSQC exclusive kits, you can continue to create your own EPP projects by shopping our entire selection of English Paper Piecing supplies! We’ve got EPP templates and papers in a variety of shapes and sizes, EPP threads and notions, EPP patterns and more. Happy piecing!