Beginner Paper Piecing Class

Curious about foundation paper piecing?  Bring your sewing machine and learn the basic techniques by sewing your own beginning blocks. Once you master the technique, you’ll be ready to tackle more intricate quilt blocks.

In class we’ll discuss foundation paper piecing basics, how to pick and print patterns, accurately placing fabric pieces and combining pieces to make your block.
Your pattern will be printed for you before class on foundation piecing paper, but you’ll learn how to print your own patterns at home with correct scaling.

Skill level:  Confident beginner.  Must know how to independently operate your sewing machine.

Supplies:

·      Sewing machine - choose a foot where you can see your stitching line and don’t forget your power cord and foot control.

·      Basic sewing notions, i.e. small scissors, seam ripper.

·      Fabric: four pieces of fabric, no larger than a fat quarter each.  When selecting, remember one will be your background fabric.

·      Neutral thread for piecing

·      Rotary cutter and ruler

·      Glue stick.

·      Regular (paper) scissors for cutting out pattern pieces.

·      Add-a-quarter ruler (optional, but recommended)

·      Seam roller or small iron