Foundation Piecing/Paper Piecing ??
#1
Probably a dumb question but I am wanting to start a quilt that has templates. I do not want to use templates and there is an option to foundation piece. Can I do paper piecing instead? Are they the same except one way you end up with a double layer and the other only a single layer? Can you tell I have never done either method LOL.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
#3
I honestly don't know the absolute answer, it might depend on the way the block lays out, but it seems like you could do pp instead of foundation. I don't have a lot of experience with either one, though, so I could be wrong.
#5
Same thing, one you sew on fabric, one you sew on paper. The term paper piecing and foundation piecing get intertwined alot I have noticed when searching for PP'd patterns :D:D:D
#6
Originally Posted by sewwhat85
i would think you could do it either way what is the pattern
#8
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Bailey, PP is actually quite easy and very satisfying. If you choose a paper foundation, you tear it off when you have sewn one block onto the next. Carol Doak has some wonderful books/instructions. I'd try a simple sample piece first. (If you use muslin/fabric foundation, it remains part of the block/quilt, and yes, gives you 2 layers. I sometimes use a fabric foundation when making tablecloths/tablerunners, and leave out the batting.) Will be curious what you decide to do. ~karen
#10
Originally Posted by Donna Mare
WOW.. I just looked up your pattern. Itsa beauty..
Piecing , applique and embroidery.... Have fun.. can't wait to see your version.. lotta work pattern..... Have fun
Piecing , applique and embroidery.... Have fun.. can't wait to see your version.. lotta work pattern..... Have fun
Quiltmaker mag..
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