Extreme angles, sharp points, precision piecing, easy patch cutting, one-of-a-kind images and more are all possible with paper piecing. In this design class, you’ll learn how to create foundations for everything from traditional blocks to pictorial quilts. We’ll start with foundation design for traditional blocks to more complex blocks. We’ll meet the Paper Police whose rules make FPP design possible. Then you’ll design your own block. Next you’ll learn a few more Paper Police rules before designing a simple pictorial quilt working from a photo or drawing you bring to class. Whether you’re new to paper piecing or an experienced paper piecer, this class is for you! Skills taught in the class will include:

• Determining the number of foundations needed.
• Numbering foundations for piecing order.
• Labeling foundations and marking them for joining to other foundations.
• Making templates for cutting patches for on-grain piecing and efficient use of fabric.
• Making curves with straight lines.

This is a technique class but you will take home log-cabin and kite blocks, foundations for several more blocks, and a design for a quilt that is uniquely yours. For more information on Dana and her work, please visit her website at danajonesquilts.com

This class will be taught in two half day sessions, two weeks apart, allowing you time to practice your new techniques and work on your design outside of class.

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