EPP Basics - Glue Basting vs Thread Basting

Join Steph Walker of Stitch It Mama as she talks us through the techniques of glue basting and thread basting for English Paper Piecing.
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[wandachadwick]

I am just learning EPP. I started quilting in the 80s and discovered I am more productive with a project that takes very few tools and space. I hate gluing with the Elmer's glue sticks because it is so messy. So far, I prefer to thread baste but I do not sew through my templates, and I do two stiches on each corner. I think pressing helps but I put my basted shapes under heavy books to press instead of using the iron. This helps me feel relaxed which is the main goal of my EPP project.

[lucyscott]

New subscriber! I’ve been watching videos . I’m new to epp. Thanks

[Rhonda]

First time seeing you! Subscribed and really enjoyed you

[vwatts]

I started as a thread baster but switched glue basting because I got tired of rethreading the needle. Definitely a glue baster now

[kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Glue is easier when you have basal arthritis. I wasn’t able to hold the needle before surgery, but
I could glue. I WILL be able to sew soon.

[vwatts]

About how many 1” hexies do you think you can glue baste from one Sewline glue stick?

[ShevuanSereday]

It is not good for the finger to have such a tight fitting ring.