An introduction to paper piecing with good content.
Foundation piecing is a traditional method that's had a dramatic rebirth since the early 1990's. Miniature quilt enthusiasts were among the first to "rediscover" foundation piecing, because when it's done correctly, blocks are perfect every time, no matter how small their patches are. Click on the below link to read more.
Q-Links: Paper Piecing
A narrative without illustrations, but worth a read
Foundation piecing is a traditional method that's had a dramatic rebirth since the early 1990's. Miniature quilt enthusiasts were among the first to "rediscover" foundation piecing, because when it's done correctly, blocks are perfect every time, no matter how small their patches are. Click on the below link to read more.
http://quilting.about.com/od/foundationpiecing/a/paper_piece.htm
Heavy on commercial content but worth your time. A number of good illustrations.
This week I'll demonstrate how to achieve perfect points by machine stitching your fabric directly onto paper. This is commonly known as Paper Piecing, or Foundation Paper Piecing is ideal for small blocks with intricate angles. Points that might be difficult to achieve with regular piecing can be a breeze when using FPP Click on the link below to read more..
http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Learn_how_to_Paper_Piece__D61.html
A mini lesson with good illustrations.
English Paper Piecing is often used in the making of hexagon, diamond, baby-block, and star patterns. Each piece in the quilt is pinned to its own paper pattern piece. The paper serves as a guide for sewing and a support for the pieces. Click on the below link to read more.
http://quilting.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=quilting&cdn=homegarden&tm=32&gps=186_216_999_505&f=11&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.museum.state.il.us/muslink/art/htmls/ks_tech_epp.html
A great lesson on the subject with lots of clear diagrams.
Lesson 3 of a series. This one on Paper Piecing
http://www.quilterscache.com/StartQuiltingPages/startquiltingthree.html
A very clear lesson on Paper Piecing curves with good illustrations.
This curved piecing technique requires freezer paper, also known as butcher paper. You will also need to print out the practice pattern for lesson. Click on link below to read more.
http://www.paperpanache.com/howto/machcurv.htm
A mini lesson, but content is pure gold.
Have any trouble with "growing" blocks or matching points? The secret is in the pinning. The pinning method below works well for both curved piecing and paper piecing (when pinning along the paper to join sections). Good pinning ensures accuracy when matching points or the beginnings and endings of seams. Read more, click following link.
http://www.paperpanache.com/howto/pinning.htm
A very complete lesson on paper pieceing with many photos.
FreezerPaper Foundation Piecing.
This tutoria l is now available as a PDF file. Read more click on following link
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=21.
A good blog without diagrams, however very complete about those little tricks.
Tips and tricks to make your experience with paper piecing more enjoyable. Read more, click following link.
http://www.chilipepperquilts.com/tips.htm
Special tricks and suggestions with good diagrams.
Suggestions for faster, easier and better paper piecing. Remember to chain stitch, minimum seam allowance, for smooth points, pinning at the points of triangles, how far is too far off the lines, and more. Click following link to read more.
http://www.paperpanache.com/howto/finepts.htm
A very interesting and informative, with photos, about handling fabric designs.
In spite of all the wild angles in paper piecing, you can have control over placement of prints without a lot of difficulty. It's called the "Keep It Vertical" technique. Read more, click on the following link.
http://www.paperpanache.com/howto/directn1.htm
A string quilt using paper piecing, well illustrated.
A quick tutorial, well illustrated, on a unique technique--a string quilt--– using the paper piecing method.
http://www.filminthefridge.com/2009/04/27/a-string-quilt-block-tutorial-paper-pieced-method/
Quiltwithdonna.com is host of the Q-Links program. Click HERE to go to the host website. You will love it.
Quiltwithdonna.com is
the host of the Q-Links program. Click HERE to go to the host website. You will love it.