Posted on

Hexie EPP Stocking Pattern

The Hexie EPP Stocking Pattern is finally here! This is a perfect pattern for a quick finish, and it saves time and fabric by not having to fussy cut. I designed these stockings to have a similar look to the cute Buffalo Plaid that has a more clean and modern Christmas-y look, but with hexagons. The pattern details how to make the stocking using the 3-color solids, or for a more fun look, a 6-color solid multicolor stocking. Using solids eliminates the need to spend tons of extra time fussy cutting, and you can use the stack and cut method to cut multiple hexies out at once. I think the most I was able to cut at one time was 8 pieces.

This pattern includes:

  • Detailed instructions for solids: 3-colors or 6-colors or fussy cut your own pieces
  • Pattern includes Youtube tutorial sew along to assemble the stocking
  • finished stocking measures 6” wide at top x 14” tall X 11″ wide heel to toe, complete with hanging loop
  • Blank coloring sheet to design your own colorway or plan for fussy cutting
  • Fabric requirements for the 3 and 6 color stockings
  • Detailed cutting diagrams
  • Full color diagrams and step outs
  • Stocking template
  • Printed pattern version includes a full sheet of hexie papers for you to copy and cut out yourself, should you choose
  • PDF version includes a printable sheet of hexie papers

So many options!

Kits for the Hexie EPP Stockings:

Find the perfect kit for you! These solid stockings are curated in the perfect shades of Tula Pink solids by FreeSpirit. Grab the color that fits you, or make an entire fabulous rainbow gradient to fill your mantle!

If you aren’t a fan of fabric kits, you can also grab your own acrylic fussy cutting template and precut EPP papers to save you a little time. Or cut your own hexies with the papers that are included in the PDF or the printed pattern. Both options have a printed OR printable paper Hexie fussy cutting template.

hexie EPP stocking pattern

Customizing your stocking

You can choose to quilt your stocking with fun hand quilting, easy domestic machine quilting with simple straight lines, or pick a fun pantograph and throw it on the longarm for a bit of punch! Alternatively, you don’t have to quilt the stocking at all and the inside is fully lined to protect all the seams. Pattern instructions include a hanging loop.

I’m so excited to finally share this pattern with you. I feel like I have been working on it for years and perfecting each version so it will bring you SO much joy when you make it. I hope you’ll share your makes with me using #HexieEPPStocking . Thanks for reading, friend, and happy sewing!!

Hexie EPP Stocking Pattern by Joanna Marsh – English Paper Pieced Pattern

Multi color stocking sewn from hexagon shapes and a coral one as well

The Hexie EPP Stocking is a fun and fast paced English Paper Piecing Pattern.  The simple, yet bold design allows you to build your sewing and quilting skills, while still providing a big impact.  Try this pattern with 3-colors or 6-colors or fussy cut your own pieces!

Pattern includes Youtube tutorial sew along to assemble the stocking.

This pattern is designed to construct a stocking 6” wide at top x 14” tall X 11″ wide heel to toe, complete with hanging loop.

This PDF pattern includes 2 specific planned color ways using a 3-colorway layout and a 6-colorway layout.  There is a blank coloring sheet to design your own colorway or plan for fussy cutting.

Fabrics requirements are calculated using solids so you have a starting point for how much fabric you may need for the stocking.  This pattern is great for your favorite fabrics to really make them shine!  Fussy cutting your fabrics will make this stocking extra fun.  This pattern also works great with scrappy fabrics to help put a dent in your scrap stash.

FULL KIT includes – select from Rainbow, Taffy, Pink, Purple, Blue, Mint, or Green fabric kits:

  • Instant PDF download of Hexie EPP Stocking Pattern
  • Clear acrylic fussy cutting template with 3/8″ seam allowance.
  • Everything mentioned in the PDF pattern listing
  • Complete set of English Paper Piecing papers to finish the stocking
  • Complete fabric kit to complete the front and back of the EPP stocking
  • Muslin fabric for the lining of the stocking
  • Fabric for the stocking loop
  • Prewound bobbin of thread
  • EPP sewing needle

PDF Pattern includes:

  • Instant download of the pattern with the option to print and cut out the cutting template.
  • Full printable sheet of EPP papers that you can cut out yourself – 28 per 8.5″ x 11″ piece of printer paper.
  • This option does not include the full set of already cut EPP papers, but does include full size images of the paper pieces within the pattern.
  • Detailed coloring/planning sheet to plan and design your own panel.
  • 3 separate FULL COLOR diagrams and fabric requirements for each of the three fabric options mentioned above
  • Detailed piecing diagrams.
  • This pattern is designed to construct a stocking 6” wide at top x 14” tall X 11″ wide heel to toe, complete with hanging loop.
  • Skill level is intermediate, and does require some basic knowledge of English paper piecing.  The pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • The listing does not include the actual quilted items in the photos.
  • Pattern assumes the quilter has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.

PDF Pattern and Acrylic template includes:

  • Clear acrylic fussy cutting template with 3/8″ seam allowance.
  • Everything mentioned above in the PDF pattern listing

PDF Pattern, Acrylic template, complete EPP paper set includes:

  • Clear acrylic fussy cutting template with 3/8″ seam allowance.
  • Everything mentioned above in the PDF pattern listing
  • Complete set of English Paper Piecing papers to finish the stocking

Printed Pattern includes

  • Printed pattern with print version of the template and papers. Printed stocking template.
  • Full printable sheet of EPP papers that you can cut out yourself – 28 per 8.5″ x 11″ piece of printer paper.
  • This option does not include the full set of already cut EPP papers, but does include full size images of the paper pieces within the pattern, as mentioned above.
  • Detailed coloring/planning sheet to plan and design your own panel.
  • 3 separate FULL COLOR diagrams and fabric requirements for each of the three fabric options mentioned above
  • Detailed piecing diagrams.
  • This pattern is designed to construct a stocking 6” wide at top x 14” tall X 11″ wide heel to toe, complete with hanging loop.
  • Skill level is intermediate, and does require some basic knowledge of English paper piecing.  The pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • The listing does not include the actual quilted items in the photos.
  • Pattern assumes the quilter has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.

The purchase of this pattern is limited to one person per pattern, and should not be copied or distributed.  Items made from this pattern may be sold on a small scale.  Please credit the pattern design as Kustom Kwilts Patterns.

Posted on

Florence Market Tote Pattern

Florence Market Tote Pattern

Love the look of a sleek, modern tote? I’ve got you. The Florence Market Tote pattern is a large carry all bag with a simple, but modern design to really upgrade your basic tote. It’s great for trips to the library, farmer’s market, or wherever you need to load up on supplies. The standard pattern tells you how to piece the exterior with Half-square triangles using the 8 at a time method to save time. This is great for the two color samples I have sewn up–or alternatively, you can grab some fabric scraps and make your individual half square triangles.

This pattern includes

  • Instructions for the Half-square triangle version on the cover of the pattern
  • A shortcut to skip straight to a wholecloth bag
  • Fabric labels that will help you easily and quickly identify every cut piece in your pattern
  • Panel of pockets to wrangle your phone, pens, and other slender items
  • An interior zip pocket
  • An inset zipper at the top of the bag that will keep all your precious contents contained
  • The option to skip all the pockets for a fast finish

I named this pattern after my maternal grandmother, Florence. She was always such a huge inspiration to me, and an amazing artist. She loved to paint, whether it was watercolor or oil paintings, and really had a knack for color. I miss her dearly, and I think she would have loved this tote!

The Florence Market Tote pattern has been years in the making, and I’ve made tons of versions! I love the look of the standard, HST version that is featured on the cover. You can re-arrange the Half square triangles to make the bag your own in whatever arrangement you like! And….I’ve got kits for those!

Kits for the Florence Market Tote

Wholecloth Versions

There are also instructions for what size you need if you’d prefer a quick Florence Market Tote wholecloth bag. I like to use big panels of my free motion quilting practice to turn them into bags instead of wasted yardage. If you have directional fabric, you can easily cut the fabric into two pieces and assemble the panel to be a wholecloth piece with both pieces of fabric facing the opposite direction. Solids really make the quilting pop on the wholecloth bags.

Spellbound Version

And as you may know, I am a sucker for English Paper Piecing. I love making big quilts, like my Spellbound quilt, but sometimes I like to do less demanding projects. I pieced some of my Spellbound pieces together into a panel and made an awesome bag to showcase some of my favorite Tula Pink Daydreamer prints.

Additional Kits for the Scrappy Plus EPP tote:

And I’ve got some fabulous kits for you to piece your own panel to make a Scrappy Plus EPP Florene Market Tote. These kits include everything you need to piece the exterior panel (but do not include the Florence Market Tote Pattern–sold separately).

Tula Pink original solids with black and white stripe

This bag with the fussy cut stripes is one of my favorites!! I love using solids for EPP because you can stack and whack and make your cutting time dissolve into nothing. The kits I offer for this come with the solid fabrics labeled for easy identification and a helpful EPP guide printed in full color.

Tula Pink Unicorn Poop and Dragon’s Breath solids

The Mythical solids (Unicorn Poop and Dragon’s Breath) by Tula Pink version is another favorite. I used modern curves as the panto to quilt this one up and the EPP kit I have for this also comes with a full color guide and all of the fabrics labeled for easy identification.

Tiny Beasts/Tiny Coordinates Florence market tote – kit coming soon

I’m so excited to finally share this pattern with you. I feel like I have been working on it for years and perfecting each version so it will bring you SO much joy when you make it. I hope you’ll share your makes with me using #florencemarkettote . Thanks for reading, friend!

Florence Market Tote PDF Pattern – Digital Download

Cover photo

The Florence Market Tote Pattern finishes at 19″ wide x 16″ tall x 6″ deep and includes options for creating your own using quick Half-square triangles or solid fabric for a wholecloth effect. This is a great carry all bag that can be customized to include all 4 interior pockets, along with an interior zip pocket, or you can select which to add.  Slender pockets are great for pens and lip balm, and the wide pocket helps you wrangle your phone with ease.  The generous size makes this the perfect tote for everything!

Instructions detail how to make the half-square triangle tote.  There is also an option to make a wholecloth tote, and the dimensions to do that are included in the pattern.  I have used extra English paper piecing projects to make other panels into the size needed for the wholecloth bag, but these instructions are not explicitly included in the Florence Market Tote pattern and you’ll need to purchase whatever EPP pattern you prefer to complete that.

The Florence Market Tote has an inset zipper set inside the top of the tote to securely contain all of your goodies.

For a lightning fast finish, pick a bold fabric to show off a wholecloth design.  Or pick two great solids to create a modern tote.

Details for the Florence Market Tote pattern

  • PDF download includes detailed fabric requirements.
  • The finished size is 19″ wide x 16″ tall x 6″ deep.
  • Skill level is confident beginner, and pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • Fabric labels are included to help you label each cut of fabric.
  • Picture diagrams with each piece are labeled for ease of selecting your fabrics.
  • This purchase is for a PDF download of the tote pattern.
  • The listing does not include the actual tote in the photos.
  • This is a template-free pattern and all pieces can be easily and quickly cut with a regular acrylic quilting ruler.
  • Pattern assumes the sewist has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.
  • This is a PDF instant download at checkout, with unlimited downloads.

Materials

    • Half-square triangle pieced exterior:
      1 yd. White Fabric A
      1 yd. Blue Fabric B

      • Alternatively, for a wholecloth bag 1 yd exterior fabric subcut to 20.5″ x 40.5″
    • 1-1/2 yds Fabric C for the back of the quilt sandwich (will not be visible when bag is complete)
    • Lining:
      1-1/2 yds. Fabric D for lining
    • 1-1/3 yds of 1-1/4” to 1-1/2″ wide Webbing/Straps
      subcut into (2) 23″ lengths
    • 25″ x 45″ Soft and Stable or Pellon Flex Foam
      OR for a less structured bag, 2 pieces of 25″ x 45″ batting layered together
    • 1 yd Pellon SF101
    • 16″ separating zipper
    • 9” zipper
    • Coordinating thread
    • Binding clips
    • Zipper foot
    • Standard sewing foot
    • Marking pen/chalk
    • Ruler and rotary cutter
    • Iron and pressing mat

The purchase of this pattern is limited to one person per pattern, and should not be copied or distributed.  Items made from this pattern may be sold on a small scale.  Please credit the pattern design as Kustom Kwilts Patterns.

Posted on

Spellbound EPP – a magical quilt pattern

PDF ONLY

My labor of love (aside from longarming) this year has been the Spellbound EPP pattern! When Tula Pink released her black and white line called Linework, I knew I wanted to make something really special with it. I love black and white fabrics and adding a pop of color to them really sets them apart. I’ve had a blast on this journey picking the fabrics and fussy cutting different elements of each fabric to make it shine. The Spellbound quilt pattern will be available this Friday, October 29!

I am a little bit of a mover and a shaker. You know what I mean–I’m one of those people that can’t stand to just sit idle and not do anything. If you’re here, and reading this, you might have this problem too 😉 . If I have some free time and a free set of hands, you better believe I’ve got some EPP prepped and ready to go. Aside from longarm quilting (which I do almost all day), EPP is my favorite way to pass the time.

I always have a little EPP kit in my purse so that if I’m caught waiting at the doctor’s office, or getting my car inspected, or whatever, I always have a little something to keep me busy AND productive (I posted a list of my favorites at the end of this post). I hate wasting so much time on my phone when I could be sewing something, right!?

It’s such a convenient way to pack a little sewing kit and get things done when you otherwise couldn’t. I love the portability and convenience of EPP, and my daughter Gemma has even helped me finish a few stitches. You can see a ton of my Spellbound EPP shares by heading over to Instagram.

Continue reading Spellbound EPP – a magical quilt pattern

Spellbound Quilt Pattern by Joanna Marsh – English Paper Pieced Pattern

spellbound cover

The Spellbound EPP quilt is a fun and unique English Paper Piecing Pattern.  The simple, yet bold design allows you to build your sewing and quilting skills, while still providing a big impact.  Try this pattern with solids or stripes for a modern take.  Fabrics requirements are calculated using solids so you have a starting point for how much fabric you may need for the quilt, along with backing construction methods for each.  This pattern is great for your favorite fabrics to really make them shine!  Fussy cutting your fabrics will make this quilt the star of the show.  Fabrics used for the cover quilt are Tula Pink Linework for the center stars and various Tula Pink fabric lines for the surrounding outer stars.  Kona cotton Black was used for the stretched hexagons that outline each star set.

PDF Pattern includes

  • Instant download of the pattern with the option to print and cut out the cutting templates.
  • This option does not include the EPP paper set, but does include full size images of the paper pieces within the pattern.
  • Detailed coloring/planning sheet.
  • Helpful cutting instructions and detailed piecing diagrams.
  • The finished size is Throw – 63″ x 70″.
  • Skill level is intermediate, and does require some basic knowledge of English paper piecing.  The pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • Instructions for assembling the quilt backing.
  • The listing does not include the actual quilts in the photos.
  • Pattern assumes the quilter has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.

Full Kit includes

  • 8.5″ x 5.5″ booklet pattern includes a coloring page and fabric amounts required (basic calculations with solids–fussy cutting will require adjustments).
  • A physical paper pattern, template and paper set that requires shipping – ONLY AVAILABLE TO addresses within the US and Canada.
  • Detailed coloring/planning sheet.
  • Helpful cutting instructions and detailed piecing diagrams.
  • The finished size is Throw – 63″ x 70″.
  • Skill level is intermediate, and does require some basic knowledge of English paper piecing.  The pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • Instructions for assembling the quilt backing.
  • Complete set of English Paper Piecing papers to finish the quilt
  • Complete set of three acrylic fussy cutting templates with 3/8″ seam allowance.
  • The listing does not include the actual quilts in the photos.
  • Pattern assumes the quilter has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.

Printed Pattern and Template Set includes

  • 8.5″ x 5.5″ booklet pattern includes a coloring page and fabric amounts required (basic calculations with solids–fussy cutting will require adjustments).
  • A physical paper pattern and acrylic template set that requires shipping – ONLY AVAILABLE TO addresses within the US and Canada.
  • Detailed coloring/planning sheet.
  • Helpful cutting instructions and detailed piecing diagrams.
  • The finished size is Throw – 63″ x 70″.
  • Skill level is intermediate, and does require some basic knowledge of English paper piecing.  The pattern has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide you through.
  • Instructions for assembling the quilt backing.
  • Complete set of three acrylic fussy cutting templates with 3/8″ seam allowance.
  • This option does not include the EPP paper set (does include full size images of the paper pieces within the pattern).
  • The listing does not include the actual quilts in the photos.
  • Pattern assumes the quilter has basic knowledge of piecing and quilting.

PREORDER – Complete Papers Set Only includes

  • Complete set of English Paper Piecing papers to finish the quilt – Ideal if you purchased the pattern already.
  • These are not currently in stock, but will be ordered as they are purchased and will ship within 7-10 days.

The purchase of this pattern is limited to one person per pattern, and should not be copied or distributed.  Items made from this pattern may be sold on a small scale.  Please credit the pattern design as Kustom Kwilts Patterns.

Posted on

Hurricane Quilt Pattern

Hurricane quilt in rainbow colors

Today is the Hurricane quilt pattern Release Day! And I love to celebrate pattern releases with a sale, so you can get the Hurricane quilt pattern on sale through 8/10/2021 and use the code HURRICANE for 20% off everything else in my shop. You’ll want to keep reading until the end because there are kits, too! Also, there are some sweet free patterns in there too, if you haven’t checked them out!



Inspiration

Before we had kids, my husband and I started our work careers in Houston, TX. In the few years that we lived there, we had countless tropical storm warnings and a handful of pretty serious hurricanes. One particularly memorable storm was IKE. I had just started a new position at a brand new high school (really–it was the school’s first year to be open) and we didn’t know if we should stay and ride it out or evacuate. We ended up leaving after the storm hit and we lost power to stay with my parents a few hours away, since we didn’t know when the power would be restored (spoiler, it came back on within a day…womp, womp). My new high school sustained a lot of damage and, if I remember right, closed for two weeks for repairs.

I can’t stand bad weather…but love to make the best of it

If you’ve ever evacuated an area in hurricane/tropical storm territory, you’ve probably noticed the little graphic painted on the highway shoulder and marked on road signs to indicate a storm route evacuation. I really can’t stand storms and bad weather, and I remember thinking how much I liked the little symbol and the hundreds of painted ones we passed on our way out of town–in spite of what it stood for. The symbol for those storms has always stuck with me and I needed to create a scrapbook of sorts with the symbol. So the hurricane quilt pattern was born and it ALMOST makes me not hate those destructive storms and what they stand for. I like to think of it as a way to turn lemons into lemonade 🙂 .

The PDF and print copies are here for you to make your own stunning Hurricane quilt. I’ve made sure this pattern is jam packed full of all the resources you might need or want, including:

Hurricane Quilt Pattern Features

  • Easy to read cutting diagrams
  • FIVE sizes, including:
    • Baby
    • Throw
    • Twin
    • Queen
    • King
  • Easy to read color-coded charts and diagrams
  • Cutting chart/checklist
  • Clearly written instructions and colorful diagrams
  • Backing prep diagrams for each size
  • Coloring/planning sheet
various size options of the hurricane quilt pattern from baby to king size
Size options
Continue reading Hurricane Quilt Pattern
Posted on 2 Comments

Get your Graffiti Quilting on!

picture of colorful graffiti quilting

If you’re ready to add another tool to your quilting arsenal, graffiti quilting is an awesome one to have. A few years ago (when I was prego with Gemma), Karlee Porter visited our guild to teach her Graffiti Quilting workshop. Also, I love Guns N Roses. I just saw them in concert a few days before this, so the shirt I bought there was getting some heavy use! Ever since I found Karlee, I’ve been a serious fan girl–so I jumped at the chance to take the class. I learned so much from that workshop and the techniques Karlee taught stuck with me and influence my personal quilting style.

Continue reading Get your Graffiti Quilting on!
Posted on

Cabin Fever Quilt Pattern

cover of cabin fever quilt pattern with quilt made from bright solid colors

Today is Cabin Fever Release Day! I’m so excited to share this modern log cabin quilt with you today, as it’s a design I planned out about two years ago. It’s always difficult to be patient waiting for this day! The PDF and print versions are now available :)–and a limited amount of kits.

The inspiration for this quilt came from a few things…even though the name conjures images of being stuck inside. (Which, admittedly, we can all probably relate to currently.) First, I wanted to make a quilt that came together fast and looked great with solids or prints. I like to try out new quilting motifs, and this quilt is so much fun to practice on. Secondly, our daughter was one at the time. A lot of times, I felt the repetition of house chores and potty training (who was I kidding? She still wears a pull up to bed sometimes–and I’m fine with that 😉 made me a little cagey. So I jokingly named it Cabin Fever. The geese represent breaking free from routine and they’re ridiculously fun to quilt.

Detail of ruler work quilting on brightly colored cabin fever quilt

Funny enough, I didn’t realize how appropriate the name would be at the time, but here we are!

The Cabin Fever quilt instructions come in two sizes, baby and throw. These quilts go together really quickly, and they’re a nice break from traditional block-based quilts. The pattern comes with some fun and easy tips for making flying geese quickly.

Tula Pink Solids / Kona Cotton Equivalents

This colorful version is one of my favorites. I’ve been using all Tula Pink solids and stripes to work on another quilt, and I stumbled across a perfect stack of colors just as I was about to make an all blue version. Sadly, after I made it, I realized the Tula Pink solids can be a bit hard to find, so I matched them closely to Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids. Thank goodness for color cards! I quilted the outer border with some ghost geese to make it appear the entire border had flying geese. Then I did some fun ruler work in each strip of color. I love how the straight lines pop so much on solids! This is the baby version, which measures 52″ x 52″. It’s a really nice size, and I use this one to cover up on the couch while I english paper piece.

Blue & Grey Cabin Fever

This colorway is the very first one I had planned out but didn’t end up making until just recently. I love how the brightness of the blues contrast with the darkness of the grey. I haven’t decided just how to quilt this one yet. Some nice ruler work and custom quilting would really pop against those solids, but I have a new edge to edge design I’m itching to try out. This is the throw size, which measures 81″ x 81″.

Peaches and Pinks Cabin Fever

This was the very first Cabin Fever Quilt I made. I mixed in prints with Kona cotton solids, but I’ve added a color chart in just solids. The great thing about Robert Kaufman fabrics is they generally use the names of the coordinating solids in a lot of their prints. It’s easy to mix and match prints from different collections to what the coordinating solid would be. This is another throw size.

Ruby Star Society – Clementine

Have you seen Miss Melody Miller’s new collection for Ruby Star Society called “Clementine”? I love it so much!! She’s a wizard when it comes to color, and these ethereal pinks and blues are insanely good together. I used Rashida Coleman Hale’s Speckled as the sashing/background fabrics. My daughter Gemma saw me putting this one together and claimed it before I could say no. I let her pick out a color of Shannon Cuddle. Her favorite color is pink, so it was a no brainer. And then she got to pick the edge to edge design that I quilted. They’re subtle, but they’re little heart rainbows. This is the softest quilt, so cozy and squishy.

cabin fever quilt hanging from the top of he picture in pinks and blues

I can’t wait to see what fabric collections or solids you guys pick for your Cabin Fever quilts! I love seeing the amazing different quilts that y’all make and the incredible fabric selections you make. Have fun with this one–I know I do 🙂 If you want to see more of the photos I’ve been posting of Cabin Fever, you can head over to Instagram and check them out!

-Joanna

Posted on

Trippy Triangles Quilt pattern release

I’m stoked to finally introduce to you the Trippy Triangles Quilt pattern! This quilt has been a pet project of mine for the last year (and then some). From picking just the right fabrics–I changed my fabrics several times before I finally got with it stitching–to fussy cutting, etc. and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’m currently working on another version and planning yet another with some fun fussy cutting 🙂

The thing with EPP

Here’s the thing with English Paper Piecing: It’s an obsession of mine. Aside from longarm quilting (which I do almost all day), EPP is my favorite way to pass the time. I always have a little EPP kit in my purse so that if I’m caught waiting at the doctor’s office, or getting my car inspected, or whatever, I always have a little something to keep me busy AND productive. I hate wasting so much time on my phone when I could be sewing something, right!? It’s such a convenient way to pack a little sewing kit and get things done when you otherwise couldn’t.

Continue reading Trippy Triangles Quilt pattern release