Michael Eason: EPP Unscripted: Design, Piece, and Make It Your Own (6-hr WS, Fri, 1/22/27, 10am-4pm EST)

EPP Unscripted: Design, Piece, and Make It Your Own 
6-Hour Workshop
10 am - 4 pm EST, Friday, January 22

Break away from the pattern and discover a more personal approach to English Paper Piecing. In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the complete process of creating an original EPP design—from the first sketch to a stitchable composition. Using a simple sheet of paper as their starting point, students will develop their own design, transform it into usable paper templates, explore fabric placement and visual movement, and begin bringing their composition together through traditional EPP techniques.

Along the way, Michael demystifies the design process and encourages students to experiment without worrying about perfection. With an emphasis on approachable techniques, creative decision-making, and learning through the process, students will leave with an original work in progress and, more importantly, a repeatable method for designing their own EPP projects long after the workshop ends. 
All Levels

Students to Provide
Hand-sewing needles suitable for English Paper Piecing - Milliner size 10
Neutral or coordinating thread - Wonderfil Decobob 80 WT or Invisifil 100 WT
Thimble
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
Pencil and eraser
Ruler
Glue stick suitable for fabric/EPP basting
Cardstock for creating paper templates 

Several fabric selections for experimenting with the student's original design. Small fabric scraps are encouraged and work especially well for this class 

Optional: small cutting mat and rotary cutter for fabric preparation, Sewtites magnets