Easy Machine Paper Piecing [Paperback] Review

First book I got on paper foundation...and will probably be the best one! Easy to follow instructions, and the BEST patterns!Carol really makes it easy to learn and do this type of quilting.

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Now anyone can accurately piece a quilt block in just minutes! Paper piecing is a simple process. Just trace a block design onto paper; then sew fabrics directly onto the paper with a sewing machine. The paper provides a stable base, making it a breeze to get sharp points on even the tiniest of pieces.
- Choose from 65 different block designs, including traditional favorites and original designs from Carol Doak
- Start a paper-piecing adventure with 16 beautiful quilt projects featuring baskets, hearts, flowers, and more
- Carol's step-by-step instructions for paper piecing make the innovative technique a snap to learn

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Foundation Paper Pieced Stained Glass Quilts II [Paperback] Review

This is a book of patterns for quilts that resemble stained glass patterns to produce distinctive, colorful quilts of both traditional and dramatic new designs.This book contains some 36 squares that are described in great detail. These squares are then to be multiplied, perhaps using different colors and patterns, to cover the surface of the quilt.

Along with the patterns is a brief but fairly complete description of how to make the quile. This includes procedures for cutting out the patterns to the actual sewing.

This book is the second in a series produced by the same authors. The first volume, without the II in the title (ISBN: 1891497022) was so popular that these new patters were created.

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Show Me How to Paper Piece [Paperback] Review

I purchased Carol's book because I chose a very difficult fan design to use in a challenge quilt and needed to paper piece for accuracy.I had never tried to paper piece before because all the on-line instructions I found were contradictory and confusing.For me, this book was the best resource for learning to paper piece because the techniques are clearly shown in photos and instructions and the pre-printed papers for piecing are included.I normally learn best from a class where I can see techniques demonstrated, but this book is just like taking a class and my challenge quilt turned out perfect!

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Even if you've never done a bit of patchwork before, you'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to learn the paper-piecing method. Just stitch along preprinted straight lines with your machine to create perfect, accurate blocks!
- Includes paper foundations for one small quilt, plus extras for practice; make it to get the hang of paper piecing and to show off to your family and friends
- Carol will lead you through each step-by-step photograph as you learn to paper piece with ease
- Have bestselling author and internationally-known teacher Carol Doak as your own personal tutor

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Mariner's Compass Stars: 24 Stellar Paper-Pieced Blocks & 9 Easy Quilt Projects [Paperback] Review

with carol doak--i will never be able to make all the quilts her books inspire.

this newest offering is wonderful. her stars appear complex, but are easy to make with paper piecing. there are 24 blocks (too few! too few!), each named after a country, and nine quilt designs ranging from 25" square to 63" square.

the book includes thorough instructions for paper piecing, so even the quilter who hasn't tried this technique will have no trouble. there are excellent photos of the process. the author includes a short explanation of her design process, which will help the quilters who want to create their own designs.

there is also a section on designing settings which could apply to any type quilting. the instructions for the finished quilts include detailed instuctions, diagrams, and cutting charts, and a feature i haven't seen before--circles with the pertinent fabric next to the yardage requirements. now, no more guessing which is the 'light green' and which 'the medium green' the pattern calls for. there is also what seems to be the compulsory very short, useless section on making a quilt, covering (more or less) in three pages topics entire books have been written about.

the blocks are shown straight and on point, very useful. the finished quilts have charts showing alternate color ways, also very useful.

an added feature is the wonderful machine quilting by Kathryn Blais, that shows very clearly in the photos. lots of inspiration for the 'quilt as desired' part of the process.

a cd of 'the foundation factory' is included. i have made only one quilt using print outs from the 'foundation factory' included in a previous book, and there was a serious discrepancy in length between two sections that were to fit together. i had not had this problem when i photocopied the patterns for yet another project, using the same photocopier. i haven't printed out any other patterns, so i can't say if this is an peculiar occurance or a basic problem.

the cd aside, this is definitely another winner from doak.

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Mix 'n match 24 sensational paper-pieced star blocks in 9 quilt projects. Bonus CD-ROM with resizable patterns.

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300 Paper-pieced Quilt Blocks [Paperback] Review

Carol Doak is often called the Queen of paper-piecing, and "300 Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks" is the most recent reason why.The introductory pages contain a list of tools and supplies, suggestions for choosing fabrics and charts for calculating how much you will need.There are clear instructions - with pictures - on how to paper-piece, and tips on putting the blocks together.
The blocks are letters and numbers, houses, hearts, baskets, flowers and flower-pots, trucks and ducks, geometrics and graphics, and many more kinds of things.Besides being in the books, they are on the included CD-Rom disk, so they can be printed in any desired size.And here's a first - the disk is available for either Windows or Mac OS X.

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The "Queen of Paper Piecing" is back with her most block-packed book ever! Find paper-pieced blocks for almost every theme, occasion, and style imaginable. Print patterns in minutes with the included easy-to-use CD-ROM!
·These 3" and 4" block patterns-over 300 of them!-feature traditional blocks, seasonal and holiday themes, alphabets, numbers, and much more
·You can print patterns on the spot using a home computer-even resize or make multiple patterns with the click of a mouse
·Beginners can create perfect patchwork; just follow along the lines for perfect results every time

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