Foundation Paper Piecing with Dana Marshall
Learn the basics of foundation paper piecing with experienced sewist Dana Marshall! Highlight your favorite aspect of a fabric design or use up some scraps.
In this class you will learn the basics of building quilt blocks with precision on your sewing machine.
Originally pieces of scrap fabric or muslin were used as the foundation. Recently, the use of paper has become very popular for use as a pattern in creating quilt blocks with precise, sharp points and perfectly matched intersections.
With foundation paper piecing, a machine is used when sewing the components together. This perforates the foundation, making it easier to tear away after the block is completed.
Supply List for Foundation Paper Piecing Basics
All items are available at The Sewing Machine Exchange
PATTERN WILL BE PROVIDED
A sewing machine in good working order that you are familiar with. Remember your power cord and foot control!
*Nice quality thread to match your project.
Three or more different shades of main color scraps or fat quarters (whatever color you want your heart to be)
Roughly a half yard of fabric for the background, choose something that will show off your main fabric.
This is a great project for using 2.5" and wider scraps from your collection. Bring more than you think you will need and do some trading with a neighbor!
*A sharp pair of scissors or rotary cutter and small cutting mat
*Add A Quarter Ruler
*Fabric marking pen or pencil
*Seam ripper
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Basic working knowledge of your sewing machine |
| Materials Included: | Pattern included |
| Requirements: | Sewing machine in good working order with power cord and foot control:: Empty bobbin :: Fresh needle:: fabric for your project |
| Instructor: | Dana Marshall |
| Instructor Bio: | Dana Marshall is a member of her local quilt guild and the regional Kaleidoscope Guild. She is a long time sewist who knows machines inside and out. She loves working with batiks and enjoys sharing and learning skills and knowledge with others, aka "stepping into the river". |
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