Im going to give this method a go! Next id love to see how you finish your quilt. How you applique your flowers to the background fabric, etc.
@KimtheElder
20 күн бұрын
I am doing this! Brings back memories of sitting with my Mom Mom (Grandmother) who hand-pieced and hand-quilted. Cut everything out with scissors - magical! I miss her so much and this will bring her close to my heart as I stitch. Thank you ❤ EDIT: I just used your links to purchase the 1/4 inch guide and window-style Clover hexagon pack. I especially love that I can use scraps to do this. Giddy LOL😅
@stitchwithrachel
19 күн бұрын
How wonderful, when you do this sewing I'm sure you will feel so connected to your grandmother 💕
@patriciaallen3138
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful Tutorial. You do a wonderful job of teaching.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
You are welcome, I'm glad it was helpful.
@Shazdog123
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Rachel for taking the time to make this video for us. It’s much appreciated. ❤
@Heywoah73
23 күн бұрын
You are very patient!!!
@trishkempson8901
Ай бұрын
Thanks for listening and doing this! So useful
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
You are very welcome 💖
@user-rb3ob5lr5b
Ай бұрын
Great video demonstration of how to hand piece hexagons!
@kathytowe2803
20 күн бұрын
I just started this method and like it better than with papers. I have 4 flowers made and am wondering if you can show us how to assemble a quilt top with them.Would it be easier to do in rows? I have not done this before.Love your channel! Thanks.
@tracycharalambous5223
Ай бұрын
Thanks for another lovely podcast Rachel. I love a bit of hand piecing. One thing I do after drawing the stitching lines on the fabric is to twizzle the pencil at each corner to leave a very small dot. This makes it easier to see each corner when stitching. I also find a light grey or beige thread or greige as we sometimes call it disappears into most colours . That quilt is going to grow quite quickly & inspired me to finish my Farmer's Wife Quilt. X
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
That's a good tip Tracy, sometimes it can be difficult to see the corner so I'll be trying that ❤️
@Silchu_
Ай бұрын
Another great tutorial! If you can not get the acrylic templates, I usually cut a hexagon template out of a thick material like cardboard. Then I mark where the seam is and cut around it to create an open template for my pieces.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Great tip!
@KimtheElder
20 күн бұрын
I was wondering - thanks for the idea :)
@kentvegplot
Ай бұрын
I found a ‘hollow’ hexagon template amongst my late Mums sewing things and had no idea how to use it! Thanks for demonstrating this - another (and perhaps easier) way to work with larger hexies
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@blacktancoonhoundsuk161
Ай бұрын
Thank you Rachel. Been waiting for this! Definitely giving this a go and ordered the hex templates from your amazon link. The EPP just looks to faff for me. This tutorial really inspires me 😊
@maryt2887
Ай бұрын
Very clear tutorial! Your little iron works perfectly with these blocks!
@lorreprentiss3604
Ай бұрын
Excellent video great instructor.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@ElskeKeeton-fd3ky
20 күн бұрын
I loved this video! I have done a lot of EPP in my life but never without templates. Good to learn something new, thank you for the very clear instructions. 🌷🌷🌷
@wbajp
Ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this. Please keep these inspirational videos coming.🥳
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
@@wbajp enjoy 💕
@user-pt2gl6zz6g
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful video! A new way to sew hand stitching.
@ruthgreenleaves1735
Ай бұрын
You really are fabulous at what you do. Thank you so much for all your videos. Inspiring and true 💖
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 💖
@wendym3335
Ай бұрын
Hi love watching you sew and grow and sharing your journey with us. I too love to hand sew and epp. With the knot at the end I agree that it is a good idea. I use a knot that I first learned watching Sue Daley videos. She does epp and does what she calls a knicker knot. If you look up Sue Daley knicker knot it will show you. It’s a figure 8 knot and is very secure. I also use it for hand sewing as well at the beginning and end of each piece. (Trust me I have had to unpick on occasion and it’s very hard to get it out, I’ve had to cut it) ❤Happy sewing
@rrichards1210
Ай бұрын
I have been doing a lot of handpiecing and EPP lately. I find it depends on the size and shape of the piece determines which method is easier. The 2 inch diamond stars are hand sewing nicely together, but the 1/2 inch squares are really difficult with so much fabric at each intersection. I am doing 1/4 inch hexagons using papers and although the preparation is a bit tedious the sewing together is easy. It's great to be able to choose the method that suits the project best. Thanks for another great video. Keep them coming.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
@rrichards1210 I agree, smaller pieces are easier to manage with EPP and ill still be using the technique for small projects but larger quilts I'll be hand piecing.. picking snd choosing like you say ❤️
@Sewmena918
Ай бұрын
Thank you for demonstrating this. I just started my first EPP with 1 1/2 inch hexagons. I will give this a try as well. Maybe I can make a tiny quilt for my wall. I love hand sewing. I do a lot of cross stitch so this feels pretty natural to me.
@kimgrowden6415
Ай бұрын
Oh wow this is going to be absolutely stunning. Just love liberty and your quilts have inspired me to start my own. This one is next on my list. Well done
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
@kimgrowden6415 glad you like it ❤️
@Nadia-we3xc
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all the effort you put into these videos. You explain it so thoroughly that it's easy to follow even as a complete beginner. And I really appreciate you being so attentive to making sure what you are showing is kept in focus and clear, as well as mentioning ways we can avoid pain in hands and wrists. I recently started my first FPP project with inspiration from you, and I really enjoy it so far 🙌. I look forward to learning even more from you, best regards from Denmark 🧵😊
@Kathy-ml6yu
Ай бұрын
Well done, thank you. Your work is absolutely amazing. You get so much done. Are you able to work on your quilts pretty much full time.?
@DanaBarbieri
27 күн бұрын
Do you have a video showing how you cut the hexagons?
@bloomingartsbyjude
6 күн бұрын
Great tutorial! I handpiece as well and love how relaxing it is. I ordered a starter Epp pack after Christmas. I loved most of it except taking off the papers and being left with a gluey unironed mess. I also thought that the cost of the papers that i was looking into was too much. I tried handpiecing and i am hooked. I haven't put them together yet but am amassing enough flowers to make two double quilts and one wallhanging. I think I have less than one hundred flowers to make! Now the question is do i machine quilt or handquilt?
@teachergrace7436
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. I feel equipped to begin a hexagon quilt.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Wonderful! Happy stitching 🧵
@nicola.p
Ай бұрын
I used to hate hand sewing but then I got into EPP and now I am hooked (I even ordered a little embroidery kit to try) 😊 Although I did suddenly get hand strain and I wasn't sure at first why, then I realised I had switched my needle to one with an ever so slightly bigger eye, and it was causing a very slight, barely noticeable resistance when pulling the eye and thread through, and I was having to tug a little harder to get the end through. It was so slight it wasn't even noticeable until my hand started hurting, I switched back to my old style needle and no more hand strain. (It was a tulip milliners no 10 big eye causing the issue, and I went back to my Bohin applique long no 9)
@katf009
Ай бұрын
I’m working on a postage stamp hand sewn quilt. I’m on block 5 of 12 (1,728 pieces) (I’d never hand sewn anything before) I watched many yt videos but none were this detailed. Thanks for sharing this.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Your quilt sounds amazing, thank you for your compliments
@jackiebeck1427
Ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for all you do!
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
You are very welcome ❤️
@kara1084
Ай бұрын
Wonderful tutorial! I love traditional hand piecing. I find it especially nice for squares and rectangles. It goes much faster than EPP for me. I also like doing tiny knots at the start and end and a back stitch every time I pull my needle through. I do make my stitches a little bigger than yours but they’ve held together fine for me. Have you ever seen Jen Kingwell patterns? She has wonderful patterns written for hand piecing as well as templates you can buy. Though I do prefer windowed ones like you mentioned. 😊
@karentoynton8948
Ай бұрын
Ghosh a. It different way of doing things, but I feel a lot more intricate for myself. But I guess when you are used to it, it would be much quicker. Worth a try at least for me. Thanks for sharing
@tenawolfe6863
Ай бұрын
Tell us about the houses
@marialinder1295
Ай бұрын
Gonna try it
@renestovall9226
Ай бұрын
LOVE this video! Rachel do you use any starch in your fabrics before sewing? Thanks
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I use best press if there are stubborn creases in the fabric, usually where it has been folded on the bolt of fat quarter but I don't starch on any other occasion 💖
@jamievanskiver8380
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. Gorgeous fabrics! Did you make your cute pincushion ring??? I love it. I have a pincushion metal ring that's not very comfortable and would love to know more about yours.. thank you 😉
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Thank you, I did yeah.. its really comfortale to wear and i havent poked my finger with the pins. I posted a tutorial over on my instagram last week so you can check it out there xx
@jamievanskiver8380
Ай бұрын
Nevermind I went to your Instagram and Lucy me I found your tutorial!!! Thank you love your channel ☺️
@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669
Ай бұрын
The rocking stitch movement is the same as a hand quilting rocking stitch.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
It is yeah 💕
@sandrasykes3026
Ай бұрын
Pattern for the finger pin cushion, please! 💟 your videos!
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Hi Sandra, I posted a tutorial very recently on my Instagram ❤️ it's under stitch.with.rachel
@stellajee778
9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing. N can I know where to get this mini iron please.
@stitchwithrachel
9 күн бұрын
You are very welcome, the iron is from Amazon ❤️
@joannahardy9191
Ай бұрын
Love your videos, can I ask which batting you prefer for your quilts 😊
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
Thank you, I enjoy 100% cotton. I most recently used simply cotton 💕
@CharleneMunson
Ай бұрын
So happy to follow you since I've started to learn epp. What do you do with the tails when making stars please.? After piecing the points together and after assembly. Thanks in advance. If I missed a video already addressing this issue, please point out where I can find it. I'm 80 and loving this new venture.
@stitchwithrachel
Ай бұрын
@CharleneMunson Hi Charlene, I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. With the tails on a star, it's best swirl them around in the same direction and press them. Best not to cut them ❤️
@CharleneMunson
Ай бұрын
@@stitchwithrachel Thanks so much. I'll be piecing them shortly and this will prevent me from making a mistake. Best success for your future.
@annerickerby2396
Ай бұрын
Rachel thank you for a great tutorial, you explained everything so well. 😊🪡
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