Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts [Paperback]

Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts?introduces quiltmakers to foundation piecing with 8 sensational projects that range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt. The book begins with simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilters confidence to try more involved patterns. Paper piecing is a time-honored method to achieve precise, sharp points and perfectly matched seams in quilt blocks. The method is ideal for making small blocks with intricate angles and is experiencing a surge in popularity with the trend towards mini and pictorial quilts. The step-by-step projects in this book are modern and contemporary, using both solid and bold colors to emphasize the complex, but easily made, shapes achieved with paper piecing.

This modern and contemporary introduction to foundation piecing offers 8 simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilters confidence to try more involved patterns. From a wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt, the step-by-step projects in this book use both solid and bold colors to emphasize the complex, but easily made, shapes achieved with paper piecing.

Have you ever wanted to try foundation piecing but youre not sure where to start? This book provides a great introduction to foundation piecing with eight projects that have a modern feel.?

??? Introduces quiltmakers to foundation piecing with 8 sensational yet simple projects.
??? Original contemporary designs range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt.
??? Includes full-size, ready-to-use pattern templates for every project.
??? For intermediate & advanced quilters, with skill-building projects for beginners too.?
??? Author Jeannie Jenkins is an award-winning quilt designer.

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