Let it Bee Paper Pieces

Our paper pieces are made from 105gsm (grams per square metre) recycled paper.

The pieces are separated by shape and are packaged in a recycled gift box making storage of the paper pieces easy.

The Let it Bee Paper Pieces include the following shapes:

•  1” Jewel
•  1” Hexagon

Note:  there are enough paper pieces included to make both the Small and Large Throw.  If making the Double sized quilt, carefully remove and reuse the papers to make the extra bees.

Acrylic Templates and Bundles including a copy of the pattern, acrylic templates and paper pieces are also available.

Key features:

• Material: 105gsm (grams per square metre) recycled paper.
• Two shapes: 1” Jewels and 1” Hexagons.
• Suitable For: English Paper Piecing.
• Packaging: The pieces are separated by shape and are packaged in recycled envelopes making storage of the paper pieces easy.
• Number of Shapes: There are enough paper pieces included to make both the Small and Large Throw.  If making the Double sized quilt, then carefully remove and reuse the papers to make the extra bees.

ABOUT THE PAPER PIECES

Our English Paper Piecing (EPP) Papers are crafted from recycled materials, honouring the tradition of early quilters who often used newspapers for their projects.

Made from 105gsm (grams per square meter) recycled paper, these papers are more substantial than standard copy paper, which is 80gsm, yet thinner than craft cardboard used for school projects, which is around 230gsm. The feel is more like elegant stationery.

These papers are reusable! If you’re glue basting, simply flip them over and glue the other side. Remember to apply the glue sparingly.

Concerned that they feel thinner than what you’re used to? Don’t worry—they’re durable and just take a little getting used to. Plus, they offer several advantages:

• Their flexibility makes turning corners easier.
• Lighter weight means less strain on your hands, especially as your blocks grow larger.
• The thinner material creates a smaller fold of fabric around the shape, making it easier to take fewer threads while sewing, resulting in neater, smaller stitches.