English Bloom Mug Rug; an EPP Project

This month, we have a free pattern for an English Bloom Mug rug created using the English Paper Piecing (EPP) method.

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If you’ve ever wanted to try EPP but didn’t want to commit to an entire quilt, this is the perfect project for you!

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– Scraps – Batting – Template – Sewing machine – Cutting mat – Rotary cutter

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Secure one hexagon shape to the wrong side of one fabric A square, taking care to place the hexagon in the centre.

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Repeat step one using the jewel shapes with the fabric B to G rectangles.

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Now it’s time to baste the fabric to the EPP shapes. You can use your preferred basting method but I’ll be showing the steps for how to thread baste.

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Fold over the fabric seam allowance on one edge and hold it in place with a clip. Then fold over the next seam allowance (moving round the edges in order).

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