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Care taken when making patchwork using the English Paper Piecing Method can make or break the finished work. Here are some things to watch for.

This wonderful and very old technique is great for beginners learning to sew patchwork by hand. It's very accurate and easy to do, though a little time consuming.

Using the right tools in any project eases the work considerably. These items are necessary for patchwork made using the English Paper Piecing patchwork technique.

Some considerations about using pins in patchwork, and thoughts on dos and don'ts to make the job easier.

The range of threads available today is huge. It's a good idea to think as carefully about the type of thread you use as you do about the type of fabric you choose.

As with all the stages of English patchwork, care should be taken when cutting out the fabric pieces as this will make the work easier to sew later.

In English Paper Piecing the fabric pieces are basted onto paper foundations before being seamed together. There is a special way of doing this to improve the finish.

Careful preparation when making the paper templates for English paper piecing helps to provide a good finish. Here are some thoughts on the best way to achieve this.

Once the patchwork top has been made, it's time to remove the papers! This is always an exciting moment, but, as always, a little care helps.

There are many different kinds of scissors available. Learn about the right kind to choose to make work easier when doing English paper pieced patchwork.

Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.

The correct needle for the job in hand is another choice which can make the difference between patchwork that is a pleasure to sew and that which is a disaster.

The traditional rosette formed of seven hexagons is a very popular way to arrange hexagonal patchwork patterns.

There are many ways to make half-square triangles, one of quilting's indispensable building blocks. Here are some of the most popular ways to piece them

Infants, toddlers and older children will love to make these simple decorations; attractive window gems that will make a beautiful display in your home.

Several readers have asked for history coloring sheets so here they are! Today's is a colonial man.

Continuing on our dino theme with coloring fun for the little people.

Another cute dino to color.

Another cute dino to color.

Christmas crafts should be on the list of things to do at the next youth group meeting, high school CCD class or teen gathering.

Color some frogs.

Color some frogs.

Color another frog.

More coloring fun!

Last of the cute dinos.

Create pages in your art journal focusing on the Easter holiday, what it means to you, and reflections of years past.

These easy arts and craft projects will keep your youngest Fourth of July party guests happy while waiting for the light show.

Those quilters on your holiday gift list would love to receive quilting books.

Easy instructions for creating garden markers with old wood pieces and your favorite images or specialty papers.

The handmade books created from this project are quick, inspirational, compact and kid-friendly. Great for a rainy day!

Tps and techniques for creating artistic handmade greeting cards with a contemporary collage effect.

Scrapbooking is a creative outlet for those who like making photos look pleasurable. Here are some tips and tricks that can make scrapbooking fun and fresh.

Kids' craft projects are a lot of fun during the autumn. There are a lot of inexpensive and creative projects to embrace.

The versatile, quick and easy log cabin quilt is a perfect project for beginners.

Kids love clowns. Delight your birthday boy or girl with this party that's full of magic, games, fun, and surprises.

Like contractions leave out letters, color wheels leave out colors, using only enough colors to complete the circle. Every color has a place in the circle.

Instead of purchasing another impersonal gift from your local department store, honor Mom this Mother's Day by crafting a one-of-a-kind keepsake that she will cherish.

File folder games are effective independent teaching tools. Teachers and homeschooling families can provide valuable learning opportunities across the curriculum.

Four distinctive types of Log-Cabin quilt blocks use contrasts between lights and darks to help you create a variety of dramatic quilt looks.

These sewing and quilt books feature garden quilts, place mats, and other projects with garden-related motifs.

Can scrapbookers really go green with a hobby that requires reams of specialty papers in every color of the rainbow?

This lesson plan outlines how to make paper mache globes with young children.

Construct decorations, figurines, and holiday crafts from the simple art of paper-mache. Easy to make and use, there are several techniques behind the craft.

Once you have added the essential cutting tools to your collection, these additional tools make paper crafting and scrapbooking easy.

Collage can be a wonderful, yet simple, art process for the young child. This lesson plan details how to create an animal themed shape collage.

Kids have fun learning about camouflage with a poem and props, craft, application, and online resources after reading Winnie the Witch Halloween story.

Decoupage is simple and fun. Use it to make new ornaments or spice up a few older ones