12 English Paper Piecing Patterns Perfect for Beginners
These free English paper piecing patterns are perfect for beginners who are first learning how to English paper piece. Using basic English paper piecing (EPP) techniques, you can create a variety of projects to show off your new skills.
These patterns all incorporate EPP by using hexagons, pentagons, or other shapes to add a lot of interest to your final design. There are patterns for pincushions, tote bags, coasters, mug rugs, and even full-sized quilts that are great for the beginner.
A lot of the free English paper piecing patterns include the templates you need for each project, but there are plenty of free hexagon templates available if needed. Simply print and cut them out to use.
Use these instructions for learning how to English paper piece to create some fantastic free projects.
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Mini Hexagon Pincushion
This mini hexagon pincushion is a great beginner English paper piecing pattern that's simple enough to be your first project. This is a scrap buster project too, and there are even tips on how to change the size of the cushion if you'd like.
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EPP Hexagon Coaster
This coaster is a great beginning English paper piecing pattern because it just uses seven hexagons sewn together as a flower. Back it with felt and you have a quick project that will make a great coaster, mug rug, or pot holder.
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Heat Pack With Pretty Hexie Flower
Here's another free EPP pattern where you just need to use seven hexagons to make your flower. After creating, put it on top of an easy-to-sew heat pack. The instructions cover how to sew, fill, and use the heat pack.
Molly and Mama have some great free English paper piecing tutorials that include a hexagon mug rug pattern, simple hexie keyring tutorial, coin purse, and Christmas ornament. All of these projects are perfect for beginners.
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Hexie Hotpad
Here's a free pot holder pattern that kicks it up a notch by adding a simple six hexie flower arrangement to the top. These pot holders are sewn right-side together so there's no binding needed. These are great scrap busters and make great gifts for the holidays.
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Hexagon Appliqué Mug Rug
You'll just need to make six hexagons for this free English paper piecing pattern. After you appliquéd them on, stitch and attach them to the binding to make this modern mug rug. Don't be afraid to change up the colors to make it yours.
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Fat Quarter Hexagon Clock
Create 19 hexagons from a fat quarter or use your scraps to create this stunning clock. Sew them together as directed and then install a clock mechanism to finish. This piece would look great in your sewing studio or anywhere else in your house.
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English Paper Piecing Patchwork Ball
Twelve pentagons are used to create one of these precious patchwork balls, perfect for a baby. The paper templates are left inside the hexagons and then stuffing and an optional raddle are put in before sewing it up.
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Hexagon Patchwork Laptop Case
You'll need to make quite a few hexagons for this English paper piecing project, but they come together pretty fast to make this patchwork laptop case. Be sure to measure your laptop and adjust the size so it will fit yours.
Hexagon Patchwork Laptop Case from Love Patchwork & Quilting
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Rainbow Hexagon Mini Quilt
This stunning rainbow hexagon mini quilt is a great way to show off your new EPP skills. There are seven hexagons of each color used to create a lovely rainbow effect. A white background and striped binding make it special.
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Hexie Zipper Pouch
Take your English paper piecing hexagons and turn them into something usable with this zipper pouch pattern. This free pattern includes a download of all the instructions and templates, as well as an instructional video.
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English Paper Piecing Travel Kit
Use your English paper piecing skills to create this travel kit so you can take your hand sewing on the road. This is an intermediate sewing project because the assembly is a little advanced, but it only requires basic EPP techniques.
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The Honey Pot Quilt
Put your skills to the test with this free English paper piecing quilt pattern. A whopping 260 hexagons are sewn together to make this 65-inch by 70-inch quilt that would look great in your home or make a wonderful gift to a very lucky recipient.