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TooMuchFabric
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Paper Piecing question

Post by TooMuchFabric » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:31 am

I have a couple of paper piecing books and somehow I just don't get it. Does anyone know of a video that explains how to paper piece? It seems it is more difficult for me than most so it will need to be a beginner's tutorial.

Thank you, Jo Ann

sewbug
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Re: Paper Piecing question

Post by sewbug » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:30 am

Carol Doak has a DVD. She starts from the beginning and explains every step while she is paper piecing. It's the best visual on paper piecing I've found.

rikster
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Re: Paper Piecing question

Post by rikster » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:16 am

Try this video - it's one of the better ones I've seen. It's in multiple parts, so more links.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpN6Tq-n ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDiNU7-k ... e=related

MarieJ
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Re: Paper Piecing question

Post by MarieJ » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:27 pm

I too finally got it when I saw Carol Doak. Her books are great because you get a cd with all of the patterns and you can size them the way you want

quiltwithmom
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Re: Paper Piecing question

Post by quiltwithmom » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:51 pm

I love paper/foundation piecing. I have a book and following the directions is easy. It really is! You will get it. Start with a small simple block. Look on eBay or Amazon for a beginers book.
I heard about Carol Doak but do not have her books or DVD's. I recently took a short class at the Sewing Expo and the method was a little different than what I do. It is a fun way to make blocks. You will enjoy it!
Thanks Rick for the links. Good idea! I'm sure that will help her.
Kathy

TooMuchFabric
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Re: Paper Piecing question

Post by TooMuchFabric » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:44 am

Thank you for the great info. Rick, I really appreciate the links. Visuals help me.

Thanks again and Happy Stitching!

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