FULL Dana E. Jones - Demystifying Design for Foundation Paper Piecing

Extreme angles, sharp points, precision piecing, easy patch cutting, one-of-a-kind images and more are all possible with foundation 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 simple blocks — log cabin and flying geese — to more complex blocks — butterflies, flowers, animals and more. In the process, you’ll discover when paper piecing is the best piecing process for you, and you’ll design a block.

In the second half of the class, you’ll design a small pictorial quilt working from a photo or drawing you bring to class. 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. This is a technique class but you will take home foundation designs for your block and pictorial designs that you can piece at home.

Best for intermediate to advanced quilters ready to take the next step to creating original designs.