Paper Piecing Sampler Lessons
In this class you will learn the value of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP). Alex will be working with classic quilt blocks that lend themselves to FPP in this fun and easy sampler quilt. The blocks will be presented in order of difficulty. By the end you will have a deep understanding of the process AND create a fresh and fun wall hanging.
This class is created using Facebook/YouTube LIVE sessions. These are recordings of those sessions.
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Paper Piecing Sampler - Why Learn Paper Piecing?
You are about to learn paper piecing with Alex. But why should you? Is it hard?...no. Is it easy?...no. So why should you take the time and effort to learn this technique? Good question. Alex shares the reason she is glad she has paper piecing as a technique in her quilting toolbox.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 01 - Square-in-a-Square Block
Alex begins the class with the square-in-a-square block. She focuses on showing you how to make all the sections line up properly.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 02 - The Pineapple Quilt Block
You'll dive into the deep end this week with construction of the pineapple quilt block. It is beautiful but can be tricky. Alex walks you through the steps so you can have pineapple perfection.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 03 - Postage Stamp Basket Block
The Postage Stamp Basket Quilt Block has a lot of points. Paper Piecing can make those points look just right. Alex shows you the basic techniques of how to paper piece the fun quilt block.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 04 - Kaleidoscope Quilt Block
This block can be tricky. Paper piecing helps with the accuracy, but Alex thinks the Kaleidoscope quilt block rivals the New York Beauty in that it takes care to get those points just right. Join Alex and see what advice she has for you.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 05 - The NY Beauty Points
Alex is breaking the NY Beauty Block into sections. In this video she takes on the points. How do you get those sharp points? Join Alex and learn the basics of paper piecing for accuracy.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 06 - The NY Beauty Curve
Alex Anderson showed how to get the points perfect on the New Your Beauty Quilt Block in Lesson 5. Now she shows how to get the curves just right. The New York Beauty Quilt Block is gorgeous when it is accurately pieced. Alex shows you how.
Paper Piecing Sampler - Lesson 07 - Sewing it Together
We all love UFOs, but if you actually want to finish your quilt sampler, Alex has tips for sewing all the blocks together.
