Balde Bathwick de Karen Styles

I love that this bucket can be used for either hand piecing or English paper piecing—the hexie design makes it so versatile. The fabric feels sturdy enough to hold all my trinkets without collapsing. It’s become my go‑to catch‑all for sewing notions on my desk.

I've been using mine for storing needles and thread while I travel, and the hexie shape fits perfectly in my project bag. The English paper piecing method was surprisingly easy to follow, and it holds its structure beautifully.

I was a bit skeptical about the hexie shape, but the hand-piecing method instructions are so clear it came together in an afternoon. The bucket holds my thread scraps perfectly, and the finished piece is a cute little conversation starter on my sewing desk.