Paper piecing quilts

When it comes to putting together a paper pieced block, it is important to understand how the block is designed before you attempt to stitch it. Heather explains how a paper piecing block is laid out, what all of the different sections mean and where to start. She also gives tips on how to label each section so you know what color of fabric needs to go where. She also explains why certain designs are made into paper piecing patterns versus regular piecing patterns and what kinds of design…

Spice up your quilting with these 20 free paper piecing patterns for beginners that involve both the foundation paper piecing and English paper piecing projects. The list will share doing the paper piecing projects with lots of different papers like printers paper, drawing paper, freezer paper, and quilt shop foundation papers. These paper piecing patterns are one of the most amazing stash buster projects and will help to reuse the fabric scraps in a better way. Learn all types of paper…

I love paper piecing. That’s no secret! But I know that lots of people get frustrated by it. I have noticed a few mistakes that people commonly make that result in frustration. I thought I w…

When I first heard about foundation paper piecing from my friend and saw the quilt she made I thought that paper piecing is complicated and time-consuming. How to sew on paper? What is it? But I was intrigued for a while and in the end, decided to try this method. And I am glad I did! It’s not complicated at all, it’s actually quite simple and allows to make blocks with the greatest accuracy.

Lynne Goldsworthy has designed eight intricate circle and star blocks filled with points and curves for Today's Quilter magazine's special supplement. Read on to download her bonus foundation paper piecing templates...

5 Foundation Paper Piecing tips perfect for beginning quilters or anyone who wants to learn how to foundation paper piece.

In this month’s NQC LIVE, Ashley Hough highlights a portion of a 5-pattern bundle set available for purchase in the shop. This fun set will expand your skills and creativity with paper piecing.

I wrote a foundation paper piecing tutorial a few years ago that was originally a free pattern on Craftsy. Ever since they removed all the patterns I have had it on my list to redo and add it to my blog. The very hot weather and inside time this week has given me the chance to get it done! For the tutorial I am using this easy block which is is 4 1/2" x 9" finished, but you can scale it down (or up) if you wish. You can download the template here. You can find my paper pieced patterns in my…

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