Foundation Paper Piecing for Beginners
In this class you will learn all the basic skills of foundation paper piecing (FPP) while making the ultra-modern Mirth Quilt by designer Teresa Coates of Crinkle Dreams. The Mirth Quilt lends itself to many different color layouts and design options - no two quilts will be the same! Foundation paper piecing provides precise control over fabric placement, resulting in sharp, accurate quilt blocks and intricate designs and patterns that would be difficult to achieve with traditional piecing methods. While each FPP pattern is different, the basic steps and techniques are universal. Finished project is 27" square.
Supply List:
- Sewing machine in good working order with variable stitch length
- Mirth Quilt pattern (required)*
- Open toe presser foot
- Quilting, universal, or sharps sewing machine needles, size 80/12 (install new)
- Neutral or matching thread for piecing, 50wt or lighter weight
- Add a Quarter Plus ruler (6" or 12")
- Seam roller
- Small cutting mat
- Rotary cutter you don’t mind cutting through paper with
- Paper scissors
- Straight pins
- Thread snips
- Seam ripper
*Copies of the foundation pages are included in the class fee and will be distributed in class, PURCHASE OF PATTERN IS REQUIRED
Recommended but optional items:
- Wonder Clips
- Glue stick or pen, water soluble
- Small personal iron and ironing surface
- Tweezers
- Spray starch or Best Press
Fabric:
- Background: 2 yards
- 1/2 yard each of light & dark or contrasting fabrics plus 1/6 yard accent fabric (see the shop sample quilt)
- Background: 2 yards
- 1/8 yard each of 8 colors: 4 medium and 4 dark (see the Mirth pattern cover version)
Additional fabric needed to finish the quilt (but not required for class):
- Backing & Binding: 1 yard
- Batting: 30" square of low loft cotton or blend
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Basic quilting & machine sewing skills are required |
| Instructor: | Megan Branch |
| Instructor Bio: | Megan grew up experimenting with sewing projects in her mother’s studio, but did not start sewing regularly until she was in her mid-20's. Now, she has been sewing for almost 20 years! She enjoys “social sewing” and hosts the Late Night Sewing Parties at Blue Bar Quilts. Megan spends her sewing time making bags, foundation paper piecing, as well as the occasional traditionally pieced quilt. When she is not sewing or working at Blue Bar Quilts, you can find her teaching in the Madison schools, hiking or biking with her family, or walking her latest foster dog. |
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