Demystifying Design with Foundation Paper Piecing
The Journey
In this three day retreat, learn the skills needed to make a foundation paper piecing pattern. Extreme angles, sharp points, precision piecing, easy patch cutting, one-of-a-kind images and more are all possible with 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 traditional blocks to more complex blocks. We’ll meet the Paper Police whose rules make FPP design possible. Then you’ll design your own block. Next you’ll learn a few more Paper Police rules before designing a simple pictorial quilt working from a photo or drawing you bring to class. Whether you’re new to paper piecing or an experienced paper piecer, this class is for you. 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.
Making curves with straight lines.
This is a technique class but you will take home log-cabin and kite blocks, foundations for several more blocks, and a design for a quilt that is uniquely yours.
Dates and times: Friday, October 2 9am-8pm (with two meal breaks); Saturday, October 3 9am-8pm (with two meal breaks); Sunday, October 4 9am-1pm.
What's Provided
Use of instructor’s supplies such as colored pencils, larger vellum grid paper, and larger and smaller gridded rulers. Multiple pages of full-color handouts for use after class plus handouts for in-class use.
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Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change, and we will do our best to help you reschedule when possible.
Classes
Class registrations are non-refundable. If you need to cancel, your class fee will be transferred to another class. The amount paid will be applied toward or cover the new class, depending upon the class selected.
Maker Space Reservations
Maker Space reservations are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your reserved time, the amount paid will be applied to a future Maker Space reservation.
Retreats
Twisted Stitches Sponsored retreats have the following cancelation policy. Please note that private retreats or those organized by outside instructors may have different cancelation policies.
- Cancellations made two weeks or more in advance will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made one week to 13 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made 6 days or less before the retreat are non-refundable.