Reddit reviews All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects

This is the best book ever, I've read it over and over. It goes through all the shapes, all the finishing, and everything. Honestly I couldn't have done it without this book. I cannot recommend it enough. It's not a book of projects, it's 100% technique.

I also recommend buying cardstock shapes, especially for your first project. The exactness really matter. Also, bigger is not always easier. A good size is 1-2 inch pieces. I tried to do one much bigger at first, thinking it would be easier, but it took for freaking ever. Picking hexagons gives you lots of flexibility with the pattern, and picking diamonds means less corners to tack down.

I've used tacking stitches and glue, and I really prefer the stitches. Takes less time to take apart. That said, when I did the peacock from violet craft I used glue on the thin thin black pieces on his head.

Finally, I really like using ladder/mattress stitch for my epp projects, but that is a super personal thing. Check out my posts for a few

It's an addictive, time consuming, satisfying adventure. Think everyone answered all of your questions but just wanted to throw in another book option: https://www.amazon.com/All-Points-Patchwork-English-Projects/dp/1612124208

I like that this shows you the technique and then gives you lots of other examples how to use it that aren't just making quilts. It's a nice skill to learn and it's really been helping me learn how to hand stitch, which I've always struggled with.

Also if it bothers you that all the points don't line up in your quilt, this is the technique for you!!