English Paper Piecing Top Tips For Beginners

English Paper Piecing Top Tips

We love English paper piecing here at Alice Caroline. It’s a lovely hand-sewing technique that is incredibly addictive! Here are our top tips for English paper piecing: Get comfortableBefore starting EPP, find a really comfortable sewing position. Posture is incredibly important when you are sitting and hand-sewing for hours. Time seems to stand still when … Read more

Moravian Star Liberty Decoration

Kathy from the studio has made this lovely Moravian Liberty Star Decoration.  It uses the technique of EPP (English Paper Piecing) which is really fun and a little bit addictive.   I asked Kathy about the project: What inspired you to make this gorgeous Christmas decoration? “I saw it on Pinterest, instantly liked it and … Read more

Reusable Liberty Face Wipes

I love the idea of a reusable present and so have decided to make these reusable Liberty Face Wipes for everyone this year.  A friend bought me some for my birthday from a French market and I use them all of the time.  I thought it would be easy to make these for my friends … Read more

Liberty Christmas Cushion

Anna’s made this lovely Liberty Christmas Cushion with her sewing group.  There’s nothing quite like a sewing Christmas do and it’s such fun to meet and make a simple project.  That way you get more time to natter and enjoy festive treats.  This is a really easy make that uses the raw edge appliqué technique … Read more

Re-Usable Liberty Ramekin Covers

Laura has made these lovely Re-usable Liberty Ramekin Covers.  they are so cute and will make fabulous presents for her loved ones.     I asked Laura about the project: “This is just a secret between you and I: I’m going to be gifting various desserts to my lovely village neighbours for Christmas. Sshhh, please … Read more

Liberty Christmas Napkins

Anna from the office has made some sweet Liberty Christmas Napkins to decorate her Christmas table.  She’s used one of the gorgeous fabrics from the Liberty Christmas capsule collection.  The children will love spotting the cute animals (and it may keep them at the table for just a little longer..) You will need: Liberty fabric. … Read more

Scandi Liberty Christmas Trees

Julie from the Studio has made these really sweet Scandi Liberty Christmas Trees.  She saw them on Pinterest in multi colours but wanted to make them in more Scandi colours. These are really simple to make. You will need:   A fat quarter of each of the colours you wish to use in your Christmas … Read more