Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items.

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hugely popular form of quilt-making that originated in England in the 1700s. It is a method of hand-piecing using a variety of paper templates to create an accurate mosaic-style pattern with a variety of fabrics.

Beginner quilters will love the opening step-by-step instructions, while advanced sewers will enjoy using their existing skills to learn a new technique and create beautiful patchwork from a variety of interesting shapes including diamonds, triangles & clam shells as well as the traditional hexagon. Complete information on tools & equipment plus reusable templates and modern life-style photography give clear instructions for the construction of each project. The patterns are ideal for using up left-over fabrics, with a variety of colours and patterns throughout.

Projects include: Brooch, small basket, tea cosy, notebook cover, cushion tote bag, tablet storage.

• 25 EPP projects for homewares and gift items
• Hugely popular form of quilt-making
• Beginner-friendly through to more advanced patterns
• Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, reusable templates and detailed notes and tips
• Latest in the Weekend Makes quilting collection from Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard loves to patchwork and her patterns are regularly featured in patchwork and quilting magazines as well as being included in a number of books. She is a qualified teacher and regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK, covering a range of different sewing techniques. Janet’s approachable and friendly style puts those readers new to stitching at ease. She lives in Hertfordshire.

Jemima Schlee is a prolific writer and contributor to craft magazines, including Country Homes & Interiors. She has a BA (Hons) from Bath University in Visual Communication. Jemima worked as a graphic designer and was Art Director for Laura Ashley Ltd (Interiors and Fashion worldwide). She then trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton on the south coast of England, where she now teaches deaf teenagers, in addition to her crafting. Jemima has also written several books for GMC Publications including Fat Quarter: Christmas and the 'Take a…' series. For more information visit: www.jemimaschlee.co.uk