All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing Beyond The Hexagon For Quilts & Small Projects
by Diane Gilleland /
2015 / English / PDF
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The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to
match up -- which is no easy feat! Thanks to the rediscovery of
a traditional technique known as English paper piecing, success
is now possible for quilters of all levels. By cutting the
desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of
your fabric, and then hand-sewing the pieces together, you’ll
ensure perfectly matched points every time. This complete
course in English paper piecing takes you far beyond
traditional hexagons with step-by-step photos showing you how
to connect triangles, octagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles,
tumblers, pentagons, and curved shapes. It even provides dozens
of ideas for incorporating the pattern designs into clothing,
pillows, quilts, and home decor items!
The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to
match up -- which is no easy feat! Thanks to the rediscovery of
a traditional technique known as English paper piecing, success
is now possible for quilters of all levels. By cutting the
desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of
your fabric, and then hand-sewing the pieces together, you’ll
ensure perfectly matched points every time. This complete
course in English paper piecing takes you far beyond
traditional hexagons with step-by-step photos showing you how
to connect triangles, octagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles,
tumblers, pentagons, and curved shapes. It even provides dozens
of ideas for incorporating the pattern designs into clothing,
pillows, quilts, and home decor items!
