Have you ever wanted to learn how to paper piece? The points and intricate patterns one can get with paper piecing are incredible. However it can be a little complicated when you are just starting out. If you are thinking about giving it a try, then this tutorial from A Quilting Life is for you.
It covers everything you need to know by taking you through all of the steps to make the star block pictured. To make this 6″ block you will need some basic quilting supplies along with the pattern which she has a link to. You will also need an acid free glue stick and some other tools. She provides a complete list for you.
The nice thing about this tutorial is it has step by step photos for everything. That way the reader can refer back to any photos. That is super helpful when just starting out.
Click here if you are interested in learning how to paper piece: Foundation Paper Piecing
[photo from A Quilting Life]
English Paper Piecing is a historical quilting technique that dates back to the late 1770s. The first hexagon template that quilt researchers found was made in England in 1770. During the early 1800s, hexagons and English Paper Piecing became one of the most popular patterns and styles in England.
