Paper-Pieced Quilts: A 2-Part Series
Intermediate | 1 hour 27 min
00:57
Sewing Blocks and Assembling a Quilt Top
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03:32
21:07
11:02
A Modern Approach to Quilting
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01:07
05:40
21:52
08:18
12:03
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Explore the time-honored tradition of paper-pieced quilting with Carolyn Friedlander. In this two-part class, Carolyn guides you through her process of designing a paper-pieced quilt from beginning to end. Not only will you see how she turns sketches into schematics for paper piecing, but you’ll also learn Carolyn’s techniques for quilting using free-motion and straight-stitching techniques. This fresh take on paper piecing equips you with the knowledge you need to take your skills to the next level.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Paper-Pieced Quilts: Sewing Blocks and Assembling a Quilt Top
  • 1 1/2 yards of patterned quilting cotton in an assortment of light and dark colors (fabrics shown are Carolyn Friedlander fabrics from her "Doe" and "Carkai" lines) (3/4 yard light and 3/4 yard dark fabric)
  •  PDF templates printed out (5 of Block A, 4 of Block B, 6 of Block C)
  • Quilting needles (90/14)
  • Quilting pins
  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing machine foot with good visibility of sewing area
  • Extension table (optional)
  • Matching thread
  • Sharp scissors
  • Rotary cutter
  • Quilting ruler
  • Self-healing cutting mat
  • Finished measurements
    Block A = 6” square (make 5 blocks total)
    Block B = 4” x 6” (make 4 blocks total)
    Block C = 2” x 7 1/2” (make 6 blocks total)
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  • Paper-Pieced Quilts: A Modern Approach to Quilting
  • Finished quilt top
  • Backing fabric (approximately 30” x 24”)
  • Cotton Batting (approximately 30” x 24”)
  • Curved or Quilters safety pins
  • Clover clips
  • Sewing machine
  • Walking foot
  • Darning foot
  • Table extension for sewing machine (optional)
  • Fresh quilting needles (90/14)
  • Quilting gloves
  • Iron and ironing surface
  • Binding fabric - three pieces cut to 2 ¼” wide by approximately 40” long (or width of fabric)
  • Hand-sewing needle
  • Thread to match binding
  • Marking tools (optional)
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    • A 2-Part course where you will learn how to design a paper-pieced quilt and incorporate free-motion and straight-stitching techniques 
    • 7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
    • Detailed supplies list 
    • Step-by-Step expert instruction from Carolyn Friedlander 
    • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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    Paper-Pieced Quilts: A 2-Part Series Reviews
    625 users recommended this class to a friend
    Deseria Ramos
    Great lesson. Looking forward to trying it.
    March 14, 2024
     
    Maria Conti
    I want to try this, so bad! The instructions are excellent! So much detail given for a no fail beautiful quilt top! Thank you
    More than 3 months ago
     
    Nicole Sheppy
    Demystifies FPP in a way that makes it approachable. The emphasis on triangles (not hst/qst) is fun and refreshing. There's not much mention of seam pressing / nesting. As a beginner quilter, I find I end up in trouble / with bulky seams if I don't think about this ahead of time.
    More than 3 months ago