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Free plus quilt patterns

By Hatun Comak → Thursday, August 29, 2024

One of the easiest beginner quilt designs, plus quilt can be made using different techniques including english paper piecing method which is my favourite. It is easy to make and totally beginner friendly, but still it looks complex. You can make plus quilts either with EPP (English Paper Piecing) method, or by just cutting and sewing. I've collected some plus quilt ideas using both methods. You can choose whichever you would like to.

So here we go! Just choose the one which fits you and enjoy the process.

Plus Quilt Pattern by For the Love of George

This comes with a tutorial in different size. This lovely quilt is so easy to make, just includes cutting the pieces in certain size and sewing them together.

EPP Plus Quilt by me

I started making plus quilt using English Paper Piecing Method. It is not as quick as the other method but still it is fun to make. The progress is slow and I am not in a hurry. While watching something on TV, dealing with my plus pieces is quite enjoyable.

Baby Plus Quilt by Hello Melly Designs

Baby quilts are easy to make for a beginner rather than dealing with a bigger size quilt and they are also perfect to make gifts.

Modern Plus Quilt by in Color Order

As I've mentioned before, plus quilt csan be made in different ways. This plus quilt is made of only using squares. This makes it even more practical.

Scrap Buster Plus Quilt by Scrap Fabric Love

I love the way she makes plus quilt using all scraps. I'm sure you will like this, too.

You may be surfing the net looking for some ideas and inspiration. Here I present you some choices that you may likely give a try.

english paper piecing plus quilt

By Hatun Comak → Saturday, February 19, 2022

English paper piecing plus quilt

Another quilt pattern which has many many variations and techniques to make, when you google it, you can see what I mean, is the plus quilt. The beauty of quilting is the endless options that you have. There are various versions of the plus quilt and they are all appealing to me. The plus quilt can be made either by traditional paper piecing methods; cutting on a cutting mat, sewing with a sewing machine or by english paper piecing.

It's been long time since I've made EPP except hexagons. I like making quilt blocks, english paper piecing and foundation paper piecing. From time to time I use all of these techniques, and now it is time for english paper piecing.

As I have mentioned before, there are various methods to make plus quilt. In one technique for the plus quilt, the plus is formed with a rectangle and two squares. Rectangle is for the cross piece and squares are for the top and bottom. Another method for making plus quilt is by using five squares. English paper piecing plus quilt requires four house-like shapes to make the plus. I couldn't find a ready template, so I drew it on my own. I share my template in three different sizes here so that you can download it for free, print it on cardstock and use it!

DOWNLOAD PLUS TEMPLATE

Also below you can download the template file ready to print and cut if you do not want to spend time drawing your own templates.

DOWNLOAD PLUS QUILT TEMPLATES

If you know about english paper piecing, you won't need much information on how to make the plus quilt. But if you a a very beginner, my ENGLISH PAPER PIECING TUTORIAL absolutely will be helpful in order to learn english paper piecing method in a detailed way.

Once you cut templates and baste fabric, you sew the four pieces together to make the plus. Before you join the pluses, lay them out to see if they fit both in size and color. The right color combinations make a perfect look. It also seems like a puzzle.

I started the plus quilt without any plans on mind, I just like how it looks and these days I like working with EPP method. I like EPP projects, I find them easier to make and funnier. The best thing is they are portable; you can take them wherever you go. Yes, the process is slow but I have no hurry.

I will be dealing with plus quilt besides some other projects. This plus quilt will probably turn into a baby quilt and be gifted. I do not know yet, we'll see.

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10 english paper piecing tutorials for beginners

By Hatun Comak → Thursday, July 19, 2018

English Paper Piecing is a suitable way for beginners to start since it gives you little chance of mistakes as long as you follow the steps. What's more you will be quite satisfied with the results and it is fun to work by epp. You can carry it everywhere because you sew by hand and also sew by using your scraps in small projects. Here I collected some of my favourite epp projects which are easy and fun to make. Those may be inspiring for someone who would like to start but do not know from where to.
These are small projects to learn more about english paper piecing. While learning it is important to enjoy what you are doing and you have something cute,useful in the end.

1- Hexagon Pincushion by Mypatchworld (that's me :-))

Hexagons are great for beginners and they are so popular nowadays. Especially I like hexie flowers. What you can do with hexie flowers is limitless. Why don't you start with a pincushion.

2- EPP Patchwork Playball by Mypatchworld

Your kids will love playing with it. It is completely a harmless toy.

3- Fruity Grapes Quilted Placemat by Wild Olive

This irresistibly cute Fruity Grapes Quilted Placemat is made by using the English paper piecing technique and your favorite purple fabric patterns to create this fun and fruity design. With both grapes and leaves featured, creating this craft is a lovely and funny. You can give it as a gift or keep it for yourself in the kitchen.

4 - Pineapple with Hexagons Quilt by Mypatchworld

Pineapples are so popular nowadays and I like seeing them around. Have a look at this pineapple made by using hexies.

5- Mini Quilt by Modern Handcraft

This would be great as a wall hanging.

6 - Key Chain & Tote by Sewing by Stephanie

This tote bag is super cute and can be a great gift. I like the color combinations of the hexies.

7- Hexagon Clock by Owen's Olivia

8- Quilted Zipper Pouch by Michael Ann

9 - Snowflake Epp Cushion

Cushions are always fashionable and useful. The snowflake looks gorgeous.

10 - Ultimate Summer Hexie Coasters by Swatch and Stitch

The bright colors of the hexie coasters reminds me of the summer. Yay!

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hexagon pincushion tutorial

By Hatun Comak → Saturday, June 2, 2018

Making hexagons is addictive. Once you start making, you want to make more and more. I made a pincushion with little hexagon flower. It is such a relaxing and satisfying little project of english paper piecing to work on. This is a quick little project and it is enjoyable to make.

I prepared a tutorial for this little project which is quick and easy to make. It would also be a nice gift.

Instructions

First start with preparing your hexagon flower. I used 1 inch hexagons for the hexagon flower. If you are new to english paper piecing, check out this How to make hexagon flower tutorial. This will guide you through the process of making hexagon flower. After making hexagon flower, press with iron and remove the papers.
Cut out two pieces of fabric measuring 5 inch.
Pin your hexagon flower in place to the right side of the front fabric.
Hand stitch the hexagon flower to the center of the pincushion front. You stitch in a way that your stitches cannot be seen.

Putting the second square on the front one, right sides looking at each other, machine sew the four sides of the squares together. Do not forget to leave 1 inch unsewn. You will turn the right side from here.

Turn the pincushion to the right side and push the points out.
Stuff firmly with the stuffing of your choice. I used fibre here. Then hand stitch the gap closed.

Your pincushion is ready to use. The hexagon pincushion is fun and super easy to make. Enjoy it.