Heather Metcalf

English Paper Piecing (EPP Master)

Quilter (I prefer piecing)

Custom Bag Maker

Fiber Arts

Jessica Steed

Quilter (I love all forms)

Bag Maker

Stained Glass

Paper and Fiber Arts

Teaching an English Paper Piecing Workshop
It all started with a trip to Maine, and a hexagon…
Heather and Jessica are longtime friends who have always been interested in the fabric medium.
Heather had a terrible experience hand stitching a quilt and said, “never again!”  Jessica was introduced to EPP during a trip to Maine, and ever the instigator, showed Heather this historical hand stitching technique: and they haven’t looked back! Now, they see the world in shapes.
Heather is now a master at EPP, while Jessica has branched into other forms of hand stitching as well. They are constantly challenging each other into trying new things.
“We can make a bag! Why not??!” And here we are, making things our own.
Never say never… maybe you just need to find the right medium that speaks to you; one that enables you let the rest of the world fall away. 
The Hexagon is the "gateway" piece to EPP.
Spring Mug Rug Class
2025 Viewer's Choice - Three Rivers Quilt Guild FQ Challenge
"The Professor" 2025 2nd Place - Art Quilts, Splash of Color Quilt Show
Professor in the making...
Because life’s too short for a boring bag…
Cutting and Grinding: have bandages at the ready.
All prepped for a glass garden stone.
Membership in Stanly Arts Guild has given us a place to share ideas, to learn, to explore, and meet others. It’s a wonderful group of people who encourages your creativity to expand.