Thank you Lynn, I really appreciate you taking the time to write to me and let me know how much you are enjoying the videos... thank you so much. That's really nice to hear 🌺🌸😘 *(I only ever thought the person I was preparing the "fabric auditions" for was going to be watching them... so it's really nice to hear that others are enjoying them too)... and if ever I can help you out with an order, don't hesitate to let me know 😊 (I do try and 'squeeze' every little bit of lovely fabric etc in- to get the very best value out of the shipping cost allowed 😊🤗🌸😘🌺👌 ... I'm really thrilled to hear you are enjoying the videos... thank you...(and you're welcome to come see what we are up to over on INSTAGRAM @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores)... thanks for writing Lynn... Happy Stitching... Regards, Debbie D

Yea l

Your definitely doing right doing in straight lines. I tried making a quilt , starting of with grandmas flower garden , but there was a lot of infills, so I build up on what I had already put together not an easy job, my quilt is 108 x 108 inches. I am trying to straighten edges along the way. A little challenge to say the least. Well keeping me busy with such a big size, plus it’s very heavy on my knee while sewing together. You right about seeing stitches, I can see some in mine, but I have used same cotton throughout lots of different colours, a very pale grey has been used. Live and learn. The joy will soon come when , I have to quilt the finished product. May try doing on the machine, rather than my hand, which was my plain. Thank you for all your tips very enjoyable.

WOW, thank you so much for this wonderful review you have given my tutorial. I'm so glad you liked it, and gained from the information given. 👏👏 Thank you. 🌷 ( *If you are interested in setting some of the things we do, please feel free to follow along on Instagram @ everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) or Facebook EverythingCountry Debbie Donegan

Thank you so much for your really lovely reply. I'm so glad you enjoyed all my tips given in this video. Thank you. Unfortunately, my very first video ended up being filmed in the midst of a storm, and had lots of noise interference etc through heavy rain, hail and power and trees coming down. I know I had lots of trouble with it being able to load... and took me hours and multiple attempts when I originally made it. *(it is still there in the 'background' and I hope one day to be able to try and re-listen to it all... to see how bad the interference is...) 🫣😊 My videos were initially made to support and back up all the information I taught during my classes...Never did I think they would be so appreciated by others around the world... thank you so much for your lovely words. 🤗 Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your lovely comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the tips in the video. (I'm not actually a left-hander, though some of my favourite people are - namely Rafael Nadal in Tennis 💖😅😂) ... and many other great left-handers!!🥳) I can do and teach both left and right hand... and have a few really lovely long- term left handeders who do classes with me,... so am aware of some of the challenges they face 😊... my advice is usually to 'face onwards' to the demonstrator... so that you are seeing it being done 'your way' 🤗😘 * I have done this filming with my phone, so yes, in some instances it may look in reverse... Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷 ♥️🪡🧵

@@debbiedonegan7335 thanks , for all your advice much appreciated. Shame I am not a. It nearer I would join your classes. Be a. It if a king journey however, sadly. Keep the great work up. Always a pleasure to watch.x

@@karentoynton8948 thank you so much for your kind words. Happy continued Stitching to you 🪡🧵♥️

@@debbiedonegan7335 well I am a fairly newbie to sewing really , but enjoy it. I admire your work however. So keep it coming .xx

Thank you Agi for your very kind comments indeed. You have written so eloquently... and made me feel very humble indeed. I am so pleased you enjoyed the lesson and all the tips... and I wish you much happiness as you go on to practice your EPP... it is a beautiful thing to do. 💖 Thank you so much for your beautiful words... and know that i really appreciate all that you have said. 💕 Happy Stitching... Kind Regards, Debbie D *(I find it truly amazing that we can be in contact with each other all over the world!!! Beautiful comments from you in South Africa to me here in Australia... thank you so much 🌺🌸🏝)

Agnes how are things going with your projects? What beautiful writing, hope this finds you stitching. God Bless

Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. 👏👏 If you are interested in following along on some of the lovely things we create, you are welcome to join us on Instagram @everythingcountry_ _ _ Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷

Thank you so much for your beautiful review, I'm glad you liked it so much. I wish you all the best with future projects and hope that some of my tips make it all easier, better and more knowledgeable for you as you go forth 💕🪡🧵 👏👏👏 Happy Stitching to you ❤️ Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷

I just found this video and hoping you’ll see my comment since the video was made two years ago. I do English paper piecing, but by watching this video, I have learned so much. Especially choosing with the color thread. I am very interested in watching part one, but I cannot find it. Can you tell me how I can watch part one. I have also scanned some of your newer videos and although I have not ever done appliqué, I am very interested in so I will watch some of those also and I am also subscribing. Not everything you do will interest me, but I just love watching and learning.

@Savannahstitcher Hi Savannah, thank you for your message. I'm glad you enjoyed the video I made to help you create a really beautiful video to watch the EPP.

Oh my Gosh, what an AMAZING COMMENT...Thank you so much. 💕 I'm so glad you found the tips helpful 👏👏 (Thank you for letting me know, that warms my heart 🤗). Happy Stitching. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷

Wondering the same thing. Part 1 does not seem to be on her channel. This video was so very informative, I would love to see part 1.

Hi Nina, thank you for your lovely comments. I am so glad you enjoyed watching the video. (I will look at trying to re-instate Video one after my current busy Show Schedule finishes thank you 🌺 ) then I'll get a little bit of time to see how much storm interference i can try and edit out if it ta. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video. Thank you.

Thank you for the lovely review. I'm so glad you found it so useful. Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards Debbie 🌺

I also have that same question

Looking for Part 1?

Thank you so much for your lovely comments... and for enjoying all the tips in my videos, that is terrific!!! I absolutely LOVE teaching...AM VERY passionate about all things patchwork, epp and my absolute favourite- embroidery 💕💕💕 If you would like to see more of the things we get up to, you are welcome to come and say hello on my instagram page xx @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores). * in relation to my very first video (it was the first I'd ever done for the girls doing classes with me... And we had storms, torrential rain, blackouts you name it!!! Was quite the experience!! I took it down not thinking anyone else would want to be watching my videos.... so am sooo pleased such a HUGE number have really enjoyed my follow up one!!! 😘 Thank you so much, it is so nice to read lovely positive comments. *I shall re- look at my number 1 epp video again next week... and see if I can load it again for you all...🥰 Thank you so much for the positive response girls. It's amazing!! Happy Stitching, Kind Regards, Debbie Donegan Everything Country NSW AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

Thank you so much, I am looking forward to seeing part one!!

Very helpful video would love to see part one ❤

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Christie, I am glad you enjoyed the video.... and yes, there are lots of beautiful pieces to tempt aren't there. I hope you enjoy using some of the tips from the video. Kind Regards, Debbie D *if you'd like to come and have a look at our journey over on INSTAGRAM @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) Happy Stitching 😊 ✂️ 🪡🧵 🌺🌸

Thank you for your comments. The girls who come to me for classes will all tell you I am a bit of a perfectionist...I truly like to teach and give all the tips for the best quality patchwork that I can... Each to their own, if you like to see your stitches that's great too... and the beautiful thing about our love of crafts is we all get to make them uniquely our own. 🤗 Yes, I will be doing more video's thank you... as I get such enjoyment when someone loves what they've leant... and is really happy with what they've made...😊 Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie

Thank you so much for your enquiry about my No 1 EPP Video... if you'd like to see the comment I pinned at the top/up above, I am looking at hopefully putting it back up later next week...😘 if I can. So glad you enjoyed watching EPP no.2 thank you everyone for all the lovely comments...🤗... that's so nice. Kind Regards, Debbie D (if you'd like to see what I'm up to, you are welcome to come take a look at my instagram @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) HAPPY STITCHING EVERYONE 😘😘

Thank you for such a lovely review and comment. I am sooo pleased to hear it has given you the confidence to pick up needle and thread again, that is EXCELLENT!! 🤗👏👏 Woo hoo!! I hope you enjoy your journey back into hand piecing and epp again, and thank you for your really lovely comment. You have made my day 🥰🤗

You are very welcome. It's so good to hear when people give your methods a try... and get such great results. THAT'S TERRIFIC!! Happy Stitching to you, Debbie D @everythingcountry___ (on Instagram) 💕💕💕

Thank you so much Carol, if you'd like to see the comment I pinned above, I am looking at putting it back up later next week...😘 if I can. So glad you enjoyed watching EPP no.2 Kind Regards, Debbie @everythingcountry___ (on Instagram)

@@debbiedonegan7335 lovely xx

@@carolvenables3970 Thank you Carol...

Thank you so much, that's terrific 💖 I'm glad you liked the video. 😊 If you'd also like to keep up with everything we are doing, I Invite you to come and have a look my INSTAGRAM @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) Thank you 🤗 Regards, Debbie

Thank you so much for such beautiful comments. It makes my heart sing to read your truly beautiful review..."Thank you." I truly love teaching and passing on knowledge so that others can enjoy doing our beautiful crafts, too. So I'm so glad you enjoyed all the information and tips... thank you. (On a side note, it is funny to hear you say I have an 'accent'... as it's just how we naturally talk 😊. I've never considered having an accent, but I suppose as the internet opens us up, yes, we do all have our own ways 😂😅...(I'd love to know where you were watching this from 🌏). In relation to my first video, it was filmed during a period of big storms here on our property in Australia... and I was making it for my little class of 8 girls... never did I think my tips would go out to 27,000 people know!!! ...That's crazy!!! ) But yes, I withdrew the first video after it had a lot of noise disturbance and continual power problems during the filming, etc. So at some stage, when I get a bit of spare time up my sleeve, I will sit down and realists to it... and see how bad the storm interference is... and perhaps be able to resurrect it if it's not too bad. Thank you again for your lovely comments, I really appreciate it... and Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie Donegan Everything Country Patchwork, Embroidery & Country Crafts NSW Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️ If you're interested, I'd love to have you follow along on Instagram @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) 🌷🖐

Thank you for such a lovely comment...I really am glad you found it so helpful, that's great. 🌺🌸 I am really passionate about what I do, so I love it when someone feels good for having watched it... thank you. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌺 Feel free to follow along on Instagram at everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) Thank you 🤗

@@debbiedonegan7335 I just found this video also. Thank you for teaching the flat method. I learned a lot. Hope to see more

@@conniesimonich2327 That's terrific Connie, thank you for the lovely comment... and I hope you enjoy using the flatback method, and other tips (they really do work) and make all your stitches lovely and invisible. Yay to that! If you'd like to follow along and see some of our gorgeous creations etc In on Instagram at everythingcountry___ (3 underscores). Once again, thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely comment 🌺🌸 Happy Stitching 🪡🧵

@@debbiedonegan7335 hi Debbie, I just went into Instagram and followed your posts. Gonna check out your shop

@@conniesimonich2327 that's excellent. Thank you Connie. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with...(and my website only has a very small fraction of what I do have available listed on it... so don't hesitate to make contact and ask, if there's anything you are chasing). I hope you enjoy following along. Kind Regards, Debbie

Thank you so much for your enquiry on the Part 1 EPP Video... and I'm glad you liked all the tips and instructions given in Part 2 of it. Unfortunately, video one ended up being filmed during an extremely noisy storm season here. I ended up with interference from heavy rain, hail, lightning and thunder... and the eventual loss of power and trees down. I withdrew it because it had a lot of noise interference going on with the storms - and tried to re-film and upload numerous times!!! *(If I get a bit of spare time one day, I will relook at it all... and gauge how bad the nose interference is). Thank you so much for your enquiry, and Happy Stitching to you. Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷 Everything Country Patchwork, Embroidery & Country Crafts NSW Australia ♥️🪡🧵 🇦🇺 You are welcome to follow along on My Socials at IG everythingcountry_ _ _ FBk Everything Country & EverythingCountry DebbieDonegan

Hi Veronica, thank you for your lovely comments. I'm glad you found the information helpful 👏👏 And in relation to the silk thread... single strand only. (The whole point of choosing a lovely fine needle, and a lovely fine, strong thread - is that they will both glide through your EPP... and 'disappear' into your work. Doubling up the thread would make it quite 'thick' again... and therefore harder to pull through... and not 'glide'. I hope this helps. Happy Stitching to you 🌷

It's very true, the darker thread always recedes into the background 👏👏👏 I hope you enjoyed some of the tips in the video 🤗

Thank you so much for your lovely comment... if you'd like to see the comment I pinned up top/ above, I am looking at putting it back up later next week...😘 if I can. So glad you enjoyed watching EPP no.2 Kind Regards, Debbie (in the mean time if you'd like to take a look at what we get up to, you are welcome to come take a look at my instagram @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) ❤ HAPPY Stitching 😊 ✂️ 🧵

Thanks very much for your comments. I showcased the threads through out the video including the 2 brands of it that I really recommend... and personally use myself too. We use a beautifully fine SILK THREAD, both in the Daruma and Guiterman brand. When used with the Milliners Needles size 11, they both just glide through your EPP. I also use them for all my Needleturn Appliqué and sewing of the binding on by hand. Regards, Debbie

Hi Diane, yes you simply do your knot so that the needle goes between the fabric layer and the paper layer... holding your "shapes" flat... that way the knot... and all your stitches sit very neatly in the two folds.... NOT A STITCH IN SIGHT!! 🤗🥰😘 Is a really good method, and all you have to ensure is that your glue is dry before starting...🥰😘 ( I've just been featured on a very quick little video on craftalivehawkesbury facebook... showing me stitching this method again - if you'd like to have a quick look). It really works well. Cheers, Debbie 🌺

Thank you Debbie…I watched your video on craftalive and it was great info. My question is how to knot at the end of the row. I understand the knot when you start, just not when you end. I didn’t see that on either video…thank you for replying 🙂

Hi Sherrie, thank you for your lovely comments on my EPP Video... I'm glad you enjoyed all the tips. *(I will be trying over the Easter 'break' to try and get Part 1 back up... thank you). 🌷 You made me smile when you mentioned "my accent"...I think that's sooo funny as I've never heard anyone say "I" have an accent...😅🤣😂 🥰 If you'd like to follow along on our crafty journey, you're welcome to come over and have a look on our Instagram page @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) And yes, my email address is everythingcountry@hotmail.com Kind Regards, Debbie D

Hi Keri-OnThe Porch, thank you for your enquiry, and glad you liked Part 2 of my EPP Video. Yes, I hope to have a much needed week off in the not too distant future and will be looking to retape Part 1 for all those who would like to look at it then... thank you. In relation to the beautiful Jardin de Poche Embroidery and Applique Quilt, there is no pdf available for this pattern as the designer has included an acrylic template as part of the original Pattern... and produced the pattern in a beautiful A5 Pattern Booklet form. Unfortunately because of needing the template for this design, she has not made a pdf option available at all for these gorgeous patterns. *as a little side note, I do sell both versions of this gorgeous Pattern, complete with full gorgeous Linen and Liberty KITs ... via the pages on my instagram (and website). @everythingcountry___ *(I have many versions of the kits showcased on my Insta feed...🥰, And will be running a new program for it (with Zoom classes etc) starting again around mid year. A number of beautiful girls are joining me (from the US, Canada and Australia for our Zoom Embroidery and Applique classes this year... 🥰 ) (Sorry that there are no pdf options available for this beautiful pattern). Don't hesitate to get back in touch if I can help you out in any other way. ... and we always aim to fill parcels to make the most economical use of the postage cost... thank you. ) 🌷 Happy Stitching Kind Regards, Debbie Donegan Everything Country Telegraph Point NSW Australia. @everythingcountry ___ www.everythingcountry.com.au

Hi Linda thank you for your enquiry. (Just confirming you are referring to our beautiful EPP Snowflake Runner...( it has the cream as the background... and the blue fussy cut designs on top...😊) Yes, I do sell a packet containing both the EPP Paper shapes and the Template needed to create this lovely Table Runner. *( it also comes in 2 separate sizes , so you can choose to use it on either small reproduction style prints... or The 2 1/2" size which is what we used here...i recommend on larger scale floral prints). I would also highly recommend our viewers mirrors for help 'finding' all the gorgeous designs... from within the one print. If you are interested in the papers etc I can make a personal listing for you to look at on my website... Regards, Debbie

Yes to papers, template & mirror. See further details below 🤗

@@debbiedonegan7335 , I'm referring to the one that has the look of a Jane Austen diamond quilt. If that's what you answered about, then yes I would be interested in the papers etc. Thanks for replying!

Hi Gina, welcome to the wonderful world of EPP. (It can be very addictive!!😊) Whilst it's not something I would personally recommend, it doesn't mean you couldn't try if you wanted to...). My thoughts behind not using it... is that it is a plastic/ synthetic thread... that I do know can 'melt' under excessive heat). .. from the iron etc...and with EPP there is no actual fabric 'seam' that crosses over one another when joining your Hexies together... so you are relying solely on the strength of a 'plastic' thread to not deteriorate...🙉🙊🫠. This is not something, I'd be personally comfortable with. When we are choosing our thread... our aim is to have/ use a Fine strong thread that will "glide" through your fabric, ... hence the very fine needle... and the very FINE thread. I feel that you would be better off to do the flat backstitch that I recommend... and use a Fine straw Milliners needle too... preferably size 11. I wish you well, and hope that you enjoy your EPP journey... Best wishes and happy Stitching to you. 😊🤗 Kind Regards, Debbie 🌷

@debbiedonegan7335 Thanx for that information which is very helpful jst need to order the Milliners needles then I've got everything I am thinking of getting some Sewtites as I do get abit of cramp holding the hexies together ☺️

@ginaashby6782 If you try to loosen your hold a little bit whilst you are stitching your EPP ... You'll find you won't get as much pain through your fingers. (Is the 'tight grip' that tends to cause a bit of pain... until your muscle memory kicks in too). Practice does make it much easier, and your muscles remember the motions... so my biggest tip is to be conscious of dropping your shoulders and not hold things so tightly... enjoy your Stitching 🌷

Me too! Video #2 is excellent.

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed Epp video no.2, ... that is great. I filmed number 1 in the midst of what turned out to be a huge storm, with torrential rain, power up/ down etc... so had it up for my girls doing classes.. and then took it down again, not thinking anyone else would want to be viewing them... I can't believe the positive comments, thank you. I shall have a look later next week ( see what it's like... and see if I can pop it back up for you again 🥰😘 thank you so much for all the lovely comments and support). If you would like to follow along in the meantime, you are welcome to come take a look at what we get up to in classes etc over ON INSTAGRAM @everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) Kind Regards, Debbie D Happy Stitching Everyone 😘🌺

Hi Susan, My recommendation is to always have the thread with a 10cm 'hang'... and then to the length of your own elbow. ( Not longer... as This saves any 'twisting' of the Threads, unneccessary knots etc). * This length is the same as recommended for hand embroidery etc too. Hope this helps. Happy Stitching REGARDS, Debbie

Good Morning Betty. I'm glad you have enjoyed Part 2 of my EPP Video. (Part 1 was my very first video filmed for the girls doing my classes. It ended up being during the middle of a torrential storm, with very heavy rain, thunder etc. ) I am in the middle of a bout of pneumonia at the moment,... but will look back and review how much interference etc it had in it... to see if it is suitable for viewing... thank you. I hope you enjoyed all the tips...And if you'd like to follow along on our journey, you are welcome to follow along on my Socials... thank you. Kind Regards, Debbie Donegan Instagram everythingcountry___ (3 underscores) www.everythingcountry.com.au Fbk. Everything Country Happy Stitching 🌷

Thank you for your comment, all of my contact details could be found at the end... thank you. Happy Stitching. 😊