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Playing with Hexagons // In the "Studio" + Giveaway

This week I had the sudden urge to play with some hexagons and do some English Paper Piecing. I didn't have a specific project in mind, I just wanted to simply play! I figured this would make a super fun In the "Studio" video for episode #10. Watch and see how I glue baste my hexagons and the different ways you can stitch them together. hexie-play-instagram-template Using this technique for English Paper Piecing is really great because the pre-cut hexagons are not cut from your typical card stock paper, they are actually a leave-in applique foundation. This means no more spending time taking the papers out when your done! You can stitch right through them, when washed they get super soft and have a beautiful loft. In this video I experimented with a few different ways to stitch them together, the possibilities are endless! If you want to try this fun technique you can purchase a English Paper Piecing Starter Kit in my shop, this kit includes everything you need to get started.

Giveaway

20giftcard-giveawayUsually on Fridays I host Fabric Giveaway Friday so this week I decided to give away my own prize! I will be giving away a $20 gift card to the Pile O' Fabric shop where I am now selling classes, notions, supplies, technique kits, and patterns. I even a little fabric left from my recent de-stash.

Enter to Win

Here’s how, using the Rafflecopter Widget below follow the steps. First step is leave me a comment and tell me what is one technique you want to learn and what is your all time favorite notion.

*NOTE – If your comment doesn’t show up immediately there is no need to re-comment. On giveaway days my commenting system thinks I am getting spammed with the mass amount of comments in a short time, so it sends some comments to moderation automatically. Your comment will show as soon as I can go through all the comments and approve them.

For Bonus Entries

This giveaway will end Wednesday, July 16th, at 12 a.m. EST. Mr. Random will choose one winner and I will announce their name by the following Friday on Facebook and Twitter and I will email the winner directly. * Note * This giveaway is open to anyone near or far, but winner is responsible for shipping on whatever item they choose to spend their $20 on.

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Have you tried English Paper Piecing? I would love it if you share your projects with me! Have a great weekend.

Alyssa

Alyssa Williams

Alyssa Williams

Creator of Pile O' Fabric

Alyssa Lichner is a graphic designer turned avid sewist. She writes modern quilting tutorials and shares techniques and inspiration on her blog, Pile O’ Fabric. Alyssa has a passion for exploring different techniques and applying them to modern designs. She is thankful to have the opportunity to share these techniques, through her tutorials, patterns, and classes with quilters around the world. She always encourages her readers and students to challenge themselves to try new things and to approach quilting with a fearless attitude.

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