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Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing: Exploring the Fussy-Cut World of Precision Patchwork
In a sea of quilting project books, Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing stands alone. Drawing together many disparate strands, this comprehensive guide offers up a deeper exploration of this precision patchwork craft, providing everything quilters need to know on a practical level to begin navigating fussy cutting and English paper-piecing (EPP).
- The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more!
- Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more.
- Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques.
Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing is not just a how-to text on English paper piecing. While any book on English paper piecing must cover the instructional aspects, Flossie Teacakes offers a softer, warmer approach, exploring the craft on a more tactile paper-and-fabric level and including stories and inspirations this wonderful craft.
Author Florence Knapp explores of the craft over a series of interviews and a journey back in time. She captures the elements that make it so much more than a simple technique guide, giving meaning to the act of English paper piecing for those who are intrigued as well as to quilters who are already hooked.
As if that isn't enough, there's icing on the teacakes in the form of original paper-pieced rosettes and show stopping quilt patterns included to practice and show off your EPP skills.
- The most comprehensive guide to English paper piecing on the market today, including history of the craft, artist profiles, and more!
- Patterns for original rosettes on which to learn the practicalities of EPP are shown step-by-step, covering everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, how to mock up layouts, glue/thread basting, and more.
- Finished examples exemplifying mastery of the skills learned in the book & unique secondary designs within the quilts that demonstrate the fussy cut and rosette piecing techniques.
Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing is not just a how-to text on English paper piecing. While any book on English paper piecing must cover the instructional aspects, Flossie Teacakes offers a softer, warmer approach, exploring the craft on a more tactile paper-and-fabric level and including stories and inspirations this wonderful craft.
Author Florence Knapp explores of the craft over a series of interviews and a journey back in time. She captures the elements that make it so much more than a simple technique guide, giving meaning to the act of English paper piecing for those who are intrigued as well as to quilters who are already hooked.
As if that isn't enough, there's icing on the teacakes in the form of original paper-pieced rosettes and show stopping quilt patterns included to practice and show off your EPP skills.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
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March 26, 2023
So much more than a craft book! Fully a third is a collection of essays/articles spending the history of paper piecing as well as in depth information on brain research and sewing. Even one on a prison project allowing prisoners to create EPP projects for pay.
The actual how to section is fine. I liked the info on tesselation and how to fussy cut. But the real gem is the first section.
The actual how to section is fine. I liked the info on tesselation and how to fussy cut. But the real gem is the first section.
March 14, 2024
I spent months reading this a little at a time.
What I enjoyed most was Chapter One. Handwork was looked at from MANY perspectives and philosophies.
Then I also liked Chapter Two where we met modern English paper piecers, one of whom I read about again in an issue of Quilt Folk magazine! And, it turns out our church book club is reading "The last runaway" by Tracy Chevalier, which is based on a woman who enjoys EPP. Tracy was the subject of one of the sections of Chapter Two.
So I found lots of real life connections from reading this book.
The rest of the book deals with techniques and then rosettes.
What I enjoyed most was Chapter One. Handwork was looked at from MANY perspectives and philosophies.
Then I also liked Chapter Two where we met modern English paper piecers, one of whom I read about again in an issue of Quilt Folk magazine! And, it turns out our church book club is reading "The last runaway" by Tracy Chevalier, which is based on a woman who enjoys EPP. Tracy was the subject of one of the sections of Chapter Two.
So I found lots of real life connections from reading this book.
The rest of the book deals with techniques and then rosettes.
March 30, 2018
Flossie Teacake's Guide to English Paper Piecing: Exploring the Fussy-Cut World of Precision Patchwork is a lovely read. Florence Knapp's literacy voice makes one feel like you are chatting with an old friend. This book is not just a how-to guide. Knapp thoroughly reviews the history of English Paper Piecing (EPP) from its origins in the early 17th century until present day. She highlights some of the more famous EPP quilt makers over the centuries, recommends novels that feature EPP, delves into the meditative effects of EPP on the brain, as well as describing the process and sharing designs that you can copy at home.
The book is richly illustrated with both photos and drawings. The how-to techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensive manner. Even the bibliography is both useful and current. Florence Knapp's love of EPP, and everything about it, shines through loud and clear in the pages of her latest book.
Highly recommended for anyone who engages in EPP, is thinking about learning EPP, has ever admired EPP or just wants to know about EPP.
The book is richly illustrated with both photos and drawings. The how-to techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensive manner. Even the bibliography is both useful and current. Florence Knapp's love of EPP, and everything about it, shines through loud and clear in the pages of her latest book.
Highly recommended for anyone who engages in EPP, is thinking about learning EPP, has ever admired EPP or just wants to know about EPP.
May 27, 2019
This is the EPP book to go to to learn English Paper Piecing. I have read the third section on construction and will order the book back in to read the sections on the history of EPP and the work of EPPers
March 26, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this books. Each little “history” chapter was enlightening and taught me more than I already knew about EPP. The “how-to” chapters were succinct which made it easy to get started. I will eventually purchase this to re-read.
July 7, 2020
Full of information. Wonderful step-by-step directions. Leans towards inspirational rather than practical but enough details to get started.
August 15, 2020
I loved reading this but was disappointed that the patterns weren't included, but I had to download them separately. What about people who don't have printing capabilities?
May 12, 2021
I aspire to one day actually sewing something as complicated as one of Florence's EPP projects!
November 30, 2021
Not only “how to” but also “why to.” Hand sewing 🧵 as meditation.
October 7, 2022
A five star book. Loved it.
October 22, 2022
I ordered this from the library first to see if it was worth buying. That’s a big YES. This is not a book you just read once.
July 14, 2025
Super helpful book that’s in my top 3 EPP books.
February 26, 2018
This is a lovely EPP book to add to your collection, and the title of Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing, makes you stop and look, as it is something different to what is already out there.
This book provides lots of information if you are new to EPP, but even if you are well versed in the EPP world, there is plenty to look at, read and learn from this pretty book. Lots of tips for beginner who is just starting out, to the accomplished quilter, and there is a lot of info in learning how to navigate fussy cutting.
This book includes some history of EPP and has great reading on artists and patterns for original designs, giving the start in learning the practicalities of EPP, with step-by-step pictures showing everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, glue/thread basting, and more.
Florence Knapp is a talented artist, shares many EPP ideas with over 200 photos to look through. Well worth a look at and to use as a great reference guide.
This book provides lots of information if you are new to EPP, but even if you are well versed in the EPP world, there is plenty to look at, read and learn from this pretty book. Lots of tips for beginner who is just starting out, to the accomplished quilter, and there is a lot of info in learning how to navigate fussy cutting.
This book includes some history of EPP and has great reading on artists and patterns for original designs, giving the start in learning the practicalities of EPP, with step-by-step pictures showing everything from templates, paper choice, magic mirrors, glue/thread basting, and more.
Florence Knapp is a talented artist, shares many EPP ideas with over 200 photos to look through. Well worth a look at and to use as a great reference guide.
March 13, 2018
This book provides lots of information if you are new to EPP, but even if you are well versed in the EPP world, there is plenty to look at, read and learn from this pretty book. Lots of tips for a beginner who is just starting out, to the accomplished quilter, and there is a lot of info in learning how to navigate fussy cutting.
August 19, 2018
This is an excellent book on English paper piecing. Whether a beginner or a seasoned EPP devotee, there is lots to learn and explore in this well written book.
A little bit of history and a look at other devotees of EPP at the start of the book, followed by fantastic show-how in making various shapes used in EPP. The book is modern, but not overly so, and I just love the section on fussy cutting, choice of fabric and fabric pattern.
In my opinion this is the best book o EPP that I have come across in a long time. Very readable and informative not just a" look and shelve book"
A little bit of history and a look at other devotees of EPP at the start of the book, followed by fantastic show-how in making various shapes used in EPP. The book is modern, but not overly so, and I just love the section on fussy cutting, choice of fabric and fabric pattern.
In my opinion this is the best book o EPP that I have come across in a long time. Very readable and informative not just a" look and shelve book"
March 28, 2018
A wonderful book for people curious about this craft and those who are practising it.
Very interesting and fascinating.
Recommended.
Many thanks to F+W Media and Netgalley
Very interesting and fascinating.
Recommended.
Many thanks to F+W Media and Netgalley
April 4, 2018
It is amazing to think that people, women and men alike, created such delicate and complicated pieced quilts by hand. I would dearly love to master this craft and the Flossie Teacakes' Guide to English Paper Piecing by Florence Knapp could quite possibly get me to that level. The historical information and detailed images brighten my resolve and the step by step illustrated lessons enlighten me. Oh, to dream of being just a touch as artistic as these people!
Full Disclosure: I was allowed to read a copy of this book for free as a member of NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not influenced to give a positive review.
Full Disclosure: I was allowed to read a copy of this book for free as a member of NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not influenced to give a positive review.
February 14, 2019
I am reviewing this book for Florence Knapp, F+W Media, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.
I selected this book by mistake as I thought it was a book about papercutting so was a bit taken aback when I first started looking through it. But as a crafter I did enjoy learning about this ‘new’ craft. I loved the info about artists and the patterns.
I selected this book by mistake as I thought it was a book about papercutting so was a bit taken aback when I first started looking through it. But as a crafter I did enjoy learning about this ‘new’ craft. I loved the info about artists and the patterns.
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