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2019 - A Year in Review and 2020 Plans!

21/12/2019

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tiny quarter inch hexagons epp
I thought it would be nice to look back over 2019 and tell you a little bit about my journey as it’s been quite an exciting year! At the end of February I decided to start consistently blogging here and to share what I was up to more regularly on Instagram. I’ve always wanted to share more online but I’ve always been afraid. This year I told myself to be braver and I have really pushed myself to do so.
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I'm naturally a quiet person. I don’t like to make a fuss and I really am quite shy. I’ve been longing to share my passion with likeminded people and I knew the only way I could do that was to show up and speak out about my sewing so that’s what I did! I can honestly say it has changed my life. Through being more active online, I’ve met so many inspiring and creative people and a whole world of sewing and community has opened up to me. It’s such a joy to switch on my phone and see the incredible things that people are making and the wonderful friendships that are blossoming. Anybody who thinks social media is a negative thing only needs to look to the sewing and quilting community to see just how supportive it is.
English paper piecing hexagons
It’s in my nature to constantly doubt myself and to think I’m not good enough. I know that without the support of this community, I would have stopped sharing online a long time ago. I can’t really express just how grateful I am for the amazing comments I've received on this blog and on my Instagram page. If it wasn’t for all of you, cheering me on, I wouldn’t feel as positive as I do today.
free English paper piecing pattern hexagons embroidery
This year has seen my work featured by a blog that I’ve always loved and that really was a highlight for me, along with exhibiting my work in a local art gallery. But the friendships and community aspect of sharing online has really changed my life for the better. I wish there was a way I could give back to everyone who has supported me, as a way to show just how appreciated it is. I hope this blog post is a small gesture towards showing my gratitude.
free epp butterfly pattern
In terms of my making, I can see a vast improvement in my sewing and this is definitely due to the increased volume of stitching I'm doing. I sew almost every day and next year I am really going to make sure stitching is part of my daily routine as it is beneficial for my wellbeing. My aim for this year was to finish my Sew and Quilt Row by Row block of the month quilt and to finish my log cabin quilt, neither of which have been completed! I think the log cabin quilt can be completed in a few hours and my Row by Row quilt has a lot of work left to do on it but that's great because I absolutely love working on it. Hopefully it will be completed next year. 2019 has been the year of EPP for me and I have days where I cannot stop dreaming up ideas for designs and patterns that I want to create. I have managed to create some free patterns for my website and it has been so exciting to see other people make their own versions of my patterns. I cannot tell you how happy I am when somebody posts something they've made from my tutorial or pattern on Instagram, it really is the best thing ever. I hope to design more patterns next year. 
hexagon sewing case pattern epp
Looking forward, I have some exciting plans for next year. First of all, I am planning to record good quality video tutorials explaining and showing my process when it comes to English Paper Piecing, in great detail. This is something that has been requested many times and I hope it will be another way I can give back. I also plan to release a full sewing pattern for my hexagon sewing case which I’m super excited about! This will of course depend on being able to find somebody to test the pattern first but watch this space! I’m currently collaborating with an Instagram friend on some exciting plans we have for a stitch along. When all of the details are finalised I will be sure to let you know all about it. I also have lots of fun ideas for projects I want to make next year, none of which are finalised yet but I think there will be lots more tiny stitching to come from me. 
English paper piecing hexagons and embroidery
The final thing I have in the works for next year is quite exciting but also nerve wracking for me too! I am in the process of setting up an in person, in real life, EPP workshop! I am super passionate about EPP as you know, and there are lots of people out there who I know would love to learn. I want to spread the joy of EPP and hopefully show others just how beneficial it is to mental health and wellbeing as well as being so fun. I have a lovely location for us to work in and a very pretty project planned. I'm just waiting for dates to be finalised and then I can reveal all of the details. I'm really excited about the prospect of meeting people in real life, stitching together and sharing the joy of EPP. So if you are in northern England and think this would be something you'd like to do, keep your eye on my Instagram page and my blog and soon enough I will be able to tell you all of the details.
I'd like to thank every single one of your again for the support you've given me, it really does mean so so much to me. Wishing you a very happy rest of 2019 however you celebrate it and I will be back here soon to tell you about the Stitchalong we have planned!
13 Comments
Raquel
21/12/2019 09:27:36 am

Emma, it has been a delight to find you on IG. Your makes are always inspiring, and it is so generous of you to share your beautiful tutorials with us. I can’t wait to see what the coming year brings for you. Xx

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Emma Jones
21/12/2019 10:56:06 pm

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Raquel! I really appreciate it. It’s been a delight to follow your wonderful work on Instagram too and I can’t wait to see what you will be up to in the new year. Have a wonderful Christmas x

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Marianne Hering
21/12/2019 01:13:57 pm

Dear Emma. You have helped me a lot when I decided to find a community with my interested. Its only some months ago that I started and you have Been my preferred “IG friend” since. As im Danish I often have difficulties with longer posts at IG but i do enjoy every inspiration i find. Thank you

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Emma Jones
21/12/2019 10:58:07 pm

Oh Marianne, that means so much to me, thank you! And thank you for your support and for making my designs, it’s so so special to me. Your English is excellent by the way. Have a wonderful Christmas x

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Sue Templeman
21/12/2019 04:52:44 pm

I was so glad I found you on Instagram and subseqently your blog. I'm making plans to start EPP next year and I love your posts. Keep up the good work!

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Emma Jones
21/12/2019 11:01:07 pm

I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment Sue, thank you! That’s so exciting that you are planning to start EPP soon! Please send me any pics of what you make or tag me on IG so I can see because I’d love to see your projects. Have a wonderful Christmas x

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Kay
21/12/2019 06:25:22 pm

I have really enjoyed reading your blog since I discovered you and your wonderful EPP. Happy Christmas and best wishes for a fabulous 2020. x

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Emma Jones
21/12/2019 11:02:28 pm

That means the world to me Kay, it really does. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and new year, thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment x

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Joy
30/12/2019 04:23:10 pm

I am so pleased to have found you and follow your beautiful work. It’s fab and any questions I have you answer and help with.
I hope by my keeping sewing I will one day be as good as you. Here’s to a great 2020 x x

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Emma Jones
1/1/2020 04:20:43 pm

Oh what a lovely comment Joy, thank you! Your sewing is fabulous already! It’s amazing what a difference doing a little bit each day has done for me. I hope you have a wonderful and creative 2020!x

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Leela Brown
27/1/2020 02:23:27 am

Hi Emma,

I'm so excited to see what you make this year. I totally get the self doubt thing and fear of putting yourself out there. I have wanted to release my own EPP patterns for years and I was so proud of myself for finally taking that leap of faith and releasing my first collection last year. Now all I can think about is all the patterns I want to try and release this year!
I'm looking forward to hearing about the sew-along you have planned! And a workshop, how exciting! If teleportation was a thing I would totally come along just to enjoy stitching with you and your students!
Leela x

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Emma
30/1/2020 07:40:41 am

Oh thank you for reading my blog and for this lovely comment Leela. I’m so glad self doubt didn’t stop you from putting your gorgeous patterns out into the world. Everything you do is wonderful. I’d absolutely love to sit and stitch with you, it’s such a shame we live on opposite sides of the world. But how amazing that the Internet has connected us through our love of EPP. 😊🤗

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Margret Milbourn
13/4/2021 06:41:30 am

Emma You Are Awesome 🤩 I love ♥️ All your tutorials. I have learned a lot.

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