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Foundation Paper Piecing Essentials

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Description Find out how easy and fun Foundation Paper Piecing can be! Instructor Laura Roberts is ready to show you why this has become her favorite technique and demonstrates everything you need to know to get you started on your next project. Have you tried paper piecing before, but it didn’t work out how you wanted? Don’t worry Laura will show you step by step how this too can become one of your favorite techniques! In this class, you’ll learn how easy paper piecing can be if you have the right tools and techniques. Having the right tools can make a big difference in your success and Laura will share with you which products she recommends. Laura will also go over what to look for when picking a pattern as well as how to read that pattern and finally cutting your patches, piecing them together and completing a block. You will be well on your way to completing an entire quilt using this technique. If you are looking for something quick, want to create perfect points or you just don’t piece very well this is a technique to try! Working on foundation paper piecing not only adds something unique to each quilt, it allows for more accuracy and even allows you to create the perfect point. Laura will even show you how to create your very own foundations and paper piecing patterns! Included with this class are full instructions to make Laura’s Nile Flowers Quilt along with a supply list and Class Resource with some of Laura’s favorite designers. After taking this class you will walk away ready to use Foundation Paper Piecing in every day projects!

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Session 1: When to Use Foundation Paper Piecing
  • Session 2: Materials Needed
  • Session 3: Getting Started
  • Session 4: Playing with Fabric & Sewing Units
  • Session 5: Completing the Block
  • Session 6: Flying Geese
  • Session 7: Creating Your Own Paper Pieced Pattern
  • Session 8: Paper Piecing Resources
  • Meet Your Instructor

Taught by

Laura Stone Roberts

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