English Paper Piecing Specialists
Crafted for Those
Who Create.
Everything you need for English Paper Piecing — precision-cut paper pieces, 3D-printed templates in every shape, original patterns, and curated starter kits. Designed and made by us, for EPP makers.
What is English Paper Piecing?
The slow stitch
that lasts a lifetime.
English Paper Piecing is a hand-sewing technique where fabric is wrapped around paper templates and whip-stitched together to create intricate geometric designs. No sewing machine required — just needle, thread, and intention.
It's portable, meditative, and endlessly creative. From classic hexagon flowers to complex kaleidoscope quilts, EPP rewards patience with heirloom-quality results that last generations.
No sewing machine needed — stitch anywhere
Precision shapes from hexagons to clamshells
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike
Portable — take your project wherever you go
Custom Shapes
Need something unique? We design and 3D-print custom EPP shapes to order — bring us your idea.
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Everything the EPP maker needs.
Featured Products
Chosen with care.
Our Story
Born from a love
of the craft.
Sage & Thread began at a kitchen table, surrounded by hexagon papers that were never quite right. Our founder, an English Paper Piecing devotee for over twenty years, grew tired of settling — for papers that warped, templates that slipped, and kits that missed the point.
So she started making her own. Every paper piece is cut in-house to exacting tolerances. Every template is 3D-printed from the highest quality materials, designed for precision that lasts. Every pattern is written — and stitched — by us before it reaches you.
We don't resell. We create. And everything we make is built on the belief that the right tools make the work better.
Why Sage & Thread
The difference is in the details.
01
Made by Us
Every paper piece, 3D-printed template, and pattern is designed and made in-house. We don't resell — we create EPP tools we'd want to use ourselves, built to the tolerances the craft demands.
02
For Every Skill Level
Whether you're basting your first hexagon or designing a complex medallion quilt, you'll find exactly what you need — and nothing you don't.
03
Makers First
Our team are passionate EPP practitioners. Every product decision starts with a needle in hand — if it doesn't perform beautifully, it doesn't make it to the shop.
Modern Tools for Creative Quilters
Engineered for the craft.
Designed by makers.
Every tool we make starts with a problem we encountered in our own EPP practice. We design, prototype, and refine in-house — 3D printing the templates and cutting the papers ourselves before they reach you.
Patent Pending
Trademark Registered
Introducing FoldWell™
Our fabric gluing tool — designed to attach fabric to paper templates without getting glue on your fingers. A stronger, smoother bond for beautifully finished hexagons every time.
Shop FoldWell™No glue on your fingers
The tool keeps your hands clean while creating a stronger, more consistent bond than hand-pressing alone.
Includes a matching die
Quickly and accurately cut fabric pieces for your hexagon projects — saving time and improving consistency across every piece.
Built to last
Printed in premium carbon-fiber reinforced PETG for exceptional durability. The Alignment Base is PETG-CF; the Glue Press Layer is TPU for consistent performance.
For all skill levels
Perfect for quilters, crafters, and EPP enthusiasts — whether you're stitching your first rosette or your hundredth medallion.
Patent Pending — FoldWell™ Alignment and Glue Press System. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/078,510 filed May 30, 2026.
FoldWell™ Alignment & Glue Press System
Our in-house designed tool attaches fabric to paper templates without getting glue on your fingers — creating a stronger, smoother bond for beautifully finished hexagons every time.
Pressing & Basting Boards
Designed for the way EPP quilters actually work. Our pressing boards are sized for the craft — firm enough to hold shape under an iron, smooth enough to release basted papers cleanly without distortion.
3D-Printed Template Sets
Printed in-house from engineering-grade materials. Each template is dimensionally accurate to within 0.1mm — because in EPP, a fraction of a millimetre is the difference between a rosette that lies flat and one that doesn't.
Precision Cutting Guides
Pair our cutting guides with your rotary cutter for fabric pieces that match your paper templates exactly. No more trimming, no more guessing — just clean, consistent cuts ready to baste.