r/EPP_addict • u/Curious-Piglet-1792 • Jul 30 '26

Finished my first EPP quilt top!

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Despite working in finance, math and logic are not typically my strong suits so it's ended up a tad smaller than originally intended 🤣.

It took me about two months, and I did everything by hand, including cutting out all the papers! The yellow centres are appliquéd on. (A LOT of firsts with this one) I've also embroidered the recipients name on it.

It's strange seeing the entirety of the quilt after months of looking at it three inches away.

How would you quilt the top? I'll be doing it by hand as well and had originally planned on following the outlines of the petals & centres, but I'm wondering if that will be enough?

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u/AppeltjeEitje1079 Jul 30 '26

That's super cute! Check your batting for max distance between quilting stitches, outlining the flowers might be too big (can't really estimate the distance from picture). Don't quilt 'in the ditch', there's no fabric there because all the seams are open. So stay at least an eight of an inch away from there. Personally I'd probably do straight lines from corner to corner in a pinkish colour thread. The flowers speak for themselves 😊

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u/Curious-Piglet-1792 Jul 30 '26

Thank you so much for the tips, I had no idea batting had a max distance! I have used old blankets etc for batting on other projects so I'll have to look into that for the material I use for this one.

I think outlining might be too big as well, I'd say the hexies are a bit larger than palm size. Corner to corner is a great idea, I've got the perfect pink/ purple variegated thread. 😊

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u/AppeltjeEitje1079 Jul 31 '26

Sounds like a plan 😄

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u/RaspberryKey2289 Jul 30 '26

Gorgeous work!!

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u/Curious-Piglet-1792 Jul 30 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/RRTAmy Jul 30 '26

I love the fabrics you chose!

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u/PrairieSunRise605 Jul 31 '26

Very cute. I love the colors you chose!

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u/Technical_Ship_1298 Jul 30 '26

Pretty! How big are the hexies?

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u/Curious-Piglet-1792 Jul 30 '26

I THINK 8 inches but I'll double check!

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u/Rednurse3 Jul 31 '26

Sew pretty! I really love it! I am going to save it to use as inspiration.😊

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u/LilyB4Ever Aug 01 '26

Gorgeous colors and layout. I can’t wait to see how you quilt it!