About this Project This English Paper Piecing honeycomb project shows you how to use the new AccuQuilt GO! Honeycomb die to cut both fabric and paper templates with one die. If you’ve been wanting to try EPP—or you’re looking for a faster way to prep your next hand sewing project—this tutorial walks you through the cutting process and how to stitch the honeycomb shapes together for accurate, beautiful results.
If you enjoy English Paper Piecing but don’t love cutting all those tiny fabric pieces and paper templates by hand, this new AccuQuilt die is worth a look.
The GO! English Paper Piecing Honeycomb Die takes one of the most time-consuming parts of EPP and makes it quick and accurate. It cuts both your fabric and your paper templates, so everything is ready to stitch together with perfectly matching shapes.
In the video below, I’ll show you how to cut the pieces with the AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutter and how to prepare and stitch the honeycomb shapes together. If you’ve been curious about trying English Paper Piecing, this is a simple way to get started.
Why You’ll Love This Die
There are a few things that make this die stand out:
- Cuts fabric and paper templates with the same die.
- Consistent, accurate shapes every time.
- Saves a huge amount of prep work.
- Great for hand sewing at home or on the go.
- Makes it easy to start a portable stitching project.
Instead of tracing, cutting, and checking every piece, you can spend more time enjoying the sewing.
What You’ll Learn in the Video
In this tutorial I’ll cover:
- How to cut fabric using the AccuQuilt GO! machine.
- How to cut paper templates with the same die.
- Preparing the pieces for English Paper Piecing.
- Sewing the honeycomb shapes together.
- Tips for getting neat, accurate joins.
Whether this is your first EPP project or you’ve stitched plenty of hexagons before, the process is simple and satisfying.
This is what the shape looks like if you prefer a flower shape-
A Few Tips Before You Start
A little preparation makes stitching even easier.
- Use a fabric that presses well and holds a crisp fold.
- Keep your seam allowance folded neatly around each paper template.
- Clip or baste the fabric in place—use whichever method you prefer.
- Take your time matching the corners as you stitch. That’s what gives the finished project those clean, crisp points.
Why Honeycomb Shapes?
Hexagons may get most of the attention, but honeycomb shapes create a completely different look. They fit together beautifully and open up lots of possibilities for table runners, quilts, pillows, bags, and other scrappy projects.
If you have a fabric stash you’ve been wanting to use, this is a fun way to mix prints and let each fabric shine.
Ready to Give It a Try?
If you’ve been thinking about trying English Paper Piecing—or you’re looking for a faster way to prep your next project—this new AccuQuilt die makes the process much easier. Watch the video below, gather a few favorite fabrics, and you’ll have your first honeycomb pieces stitched together in no time.
More Hexagon Resources:
There are quite a few projects you can make with the hexagon shapes. Check these out-
Sewing Your Hexagons to the Background
After you have your hexagons in a shape or row – or whatever, it’s time to sew them to your background.
Sewing the Hexagons Together
Here’s another look at sewing these hexagons together.
Make a Flower Pincushion
Using the shape from this die, you can still use them to sew a flower hexagon pincushion.
Small Travel Bag
Just sew a few of these together to add as a fun embellishment to a bag.
More AccuQuilt Resources:
Are you loving your machine… or looking into getting one for your sewing room? Check these out-
Flying Bats Table Topper
This block die has been sewn in an orange and black (bats) to showcase a little bit of a ‘spooky’ feel.
Camera Quilt Block (mini quilt)
Take a snap of your favorite fabric and sew it into a fun and simple quilt or mini quilt.
Flange Die
Not all the AccuQuilt dies are blocks – this flange die is wonderful!!! It cuts the perfect size to get a flange in your binding.
More AccuQuilt blocks and projects here.
