tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post1938193255976227081..comments2024-03-22T07:42:07.436+00:00Comments on Lily's Quilts: Hexalong - EPPLynne (Lily's Quilts)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12706577666898878440noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-2060013248241991442011-08-18T13:47:11.049+01:002011-08-18T13:47:11.049+01:00I've been EPP hexies off and on for about 5 ye...I've been EPP hexies off and on for about 5 years now. It IS addicting and is a fabulous way to relieve stress... as I understand it, as your hands are working their fine motor skills...you use the opposite side of the brain than emotions...therefore, you are able to think, work things out that may trouble you, all without emotions taking over. EPP helped me through a most trying time in my past. Think about it...try and EPP while you crying at the same time. Impossible! If you would start to feel a deep emotion, your hands would instinctively become still. Not to be a downer, no crying now for me here. It just fascinated me and I wanted to share, as tough times come to us all at some point in our lives! I've recommended it to friends at troubling times.<br /><br />I also use the ladder stitch and I've tried both. I use it exclusively for EPP as it is absolutely invisible for me, which I prefer. Laura of Ruby Grey StudioLaura at Ruby Grey Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379156818973699965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-25487959096682445142011-07-23T03:35:38.554+01:002011-07-23T03:35:38.554+01:00I am amazed at the EPP process. Since I'm not ...I am amazed at the EPP process. Since I'm not doing the HAL, I'm storing up the tips for the future. The brilliant idea I can currently put to use is the rubbish bin in my sewing caddy. I always toss loose threads in but then I have to sort through later. Smart you are.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568944733073812787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-57863380176826851242011-07-22T19:00:44.018+01:002011-07-22T19:00:44.018+01:00I love the idea of EPP'ing some of these hexie...I love the idea of EPP'ing some of these hexies, Lynne. One of your swirly-twirly ones, to be exact!Gayle Brindleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-8730273024221935792011-07-20T16:24:47.762+01:002011-07-20T16:24:47.762+01:00Hi Lynne,
I made my first hexagon last night usin...Hi Lynne, <br />I made my first hexagon last night using Gayle's point to point tutorial. This project is going to be so much fun! Thanks for starting this Hexalong, I love the look of all your variations on the hexagon.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474892870929319187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-13922107029247590752011-07-20T06:22:13.295+01:002011-07-20T06:22:13.295+01:00This is the best explanation of EPP I've seen ...This is the best explanation of EPP I've seen in my searches. Thanks also for showing that you don't just need to cover the entire hexi! That's brilliant! I have started an ongoing project for myself using hexi's, where I cover one hexi with material I ahve used in all my sewing projects. am hoping to build a flower garden of memories. :DJayneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382816213322468797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-12020066137876352132011-07-19T20:33:38.424+01:002011-07-19T20:33:38.424+01:00Instructions are loud and clear: thanks!Instructions are loud and clear: thanks!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460833804648863770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-87779043821418054502011-07-19T17:32:42.579+01:002011-07-19T17:32:42.579+01:00Great instructions Lynne. This is almost exactly w...Great instructions Lynne. This is almost exactly what I'm doing on my blue and red hexie quilt. I would add that I don't knot my basting stitch. I start with a short backstitch, then baste around with large stitches, and end at the first stitch. This holds well, and is also easy to remove.<br /><br />I'm also working on a EPP compass rose block. For this one I'm using a ladder stitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CjOXMuTFXo). It takes longer, and requires more focused attention, but the result is an unbelievably crisp seam. I'm also using freezer paper and starching and pressing the seam allowances, which I'm not so crazy about, as it turns out,Dan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732200663031410999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-34446567373367490942011-07-19T16:29:52.770+01:002011-07-19T16:29:52.770+01:00your tutorials are so precise. Thank you. I still ...your tutorials are so precise. Thank you. I still haven't tried, but I did download and print the graph paper. Step 1! Did I just imagine this or did you say you are also going to do a machine piecing tutorial? If that happens then I will be all over this project. Still deciding on fabrics. Thanks for all you do.www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-40197483787536541222011-07-19T16:19:17.192+01:002011-07-19T16:19:17.192+01:00Thank you for such a great tutorial, Lynne. Your ...Thank you for such a great tutorial, Lynne. Your explanation and pictures make things really clear and easy to understand.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199146842146306456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-54232478104994723722011-07-19T15:49:05.714+01:002011-07-19T15:49:05.714+01:00I use a stiffer paper for my EPP. Index card or m...I use a stiffer paper for my EPP. Index card or manila folder weight is perfect and will fit through your printer. I just remembered that someone gave me some large vintage hex blocks, which I had planned to someday use in a quilt. I'll take a photo and post on Flickr, but I'm not sure I'll get to use them anytime real soon, because I have some other projects that I must complete before starting something new.NancyinSTLhttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/myblog.php/member_no/1003137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-65061133057194943142011-07-19T15:37:24.480+01:002011-07-19T15:37:24.480+01:00I have paper pieced hexagons on smaller blocks, an...I have paper pieced hexagons on smaller blocks, and wasn't sure if it would turn out nicely with the larger blocks, too. Thanks for showing us that it works both ways.Nedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900971315865986311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-51561906855713000852011-07-19T15:22:04.556+01:002011-07-19T15:22:04.556+01:00How did you piece that last hexie? It's fabulo...How did you piece that last hexie? It's fabulous! What size are these? (did you already answer that question yesterday? sorry...)Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-84384650529326968292011-07-19T15:05:51.921+01:002011-07-19T15:05:51.921+01:00Hi Lynne! I would really love video demonstrations...Hi Lynne! I would really love video demonstrations of basting and sewing a long the seam whenever you get a chance - I am completely new to EPP so I want to make sure I'm doing it right. Thank you for a great tutorial though!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179681581545359529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6513356584940430771.post-12703841826399567892011-07-19T14:33:11.295+01:002011-07-19T14:33:11.295+01:00Whe I first read about the HAL I knew that it was ...Whe I first read about the HAL I knew that it was going to be beyond me. Too hard, I am a novice after all. but now, I see your step by step and I think, I could do that! Now I need to give it some thought, and maybe I will join in. Maybe :-)Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717035931219671476noreply@blogger.com