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.

Jun 4, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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.

May 21, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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.

Jun 14, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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.

Sep 23, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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.

Sep 14, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

English Patchwork is prepared and sewn in a manner that is different from most other methods of making patchwork. The seaming of the pieces is no exception.

Sep 20, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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.

Sep 13, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

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

Sep 21, 2009 - Gillian Buchanan

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have patchwork quilted walls? Here is a fast and inexpensive method for getting the look without the work and cost.

Jun 29, 2008 - Mary Welling-Bonney

Sewing a cute baby quilt out of squares can be easy, especially when you start with adorable nursery fabrics.

Sep 13, 2008 - Christy Jones

Transform dried gourds into a one-of-a-kind bowling set that serves as both functional and visually intriguing.

Jan 11, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Coconut and pineapple are a match made in heaven, and with the addition of a creamy filling, these cakes are sure to make waves.

Aug 28, 2008 - Leslie Bilderback

Though the manufacturing of paper has changed considerably over the years, the papyrus invented by the Egyptians was not altogether dissimilar from modern paper.

Jan 30, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

A selection of ideas to help create a learning environment in your classroom that will enrich secondary school English lessons

Nov 15, 2010 - Kate Johnson

It is notoriously hard to recycle shredded paper but it is easy to go green by using it in a paper clay recipe. Turn paper recycling into pretty paper clay objects.

Mar 16, 2010 - Sylvia Cochran

Parents and children can work together to give a new life to old newspaper by recycling it into a piece of art.

Sep 30, 2009 - Susan Caplan

The art of paper making is simple. The variety of textures, shades and grades is unlimited. An excellent activity for an art class with scope for personal flair.

Apr 30, 2008 - Jo Murphy

A simple homespun angel isn't complete without her wings. Construct wing pairs for every doll from Halloween fairies to Christmas tree toppers using simple tips.

Jan 18, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Make creative "paper" dolls of all shapes, sizes, and subjects from fabric and iron-on transfers.

Jun 18, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

A traditional alphabet quilt can cost $100 or more yet for considerably less, you can craft an heirloom from readily available novelty quilt fabric.

Feb 4, 2011 - Lynne Thompson