Product Description

Learn to paper piece with everyone's favorite quilter! Machine piecing on paper foundations guarantees virtually perfect results. Here are six terrific paper-piecing projects, including five traditional blocks and a sampler quilt. And best of all, block construction is nearly foolproof, from a simple Square-in-a-Square to an impressive New York Beauty. Readers will learn basic methods of working from the center of the block out, and from one side to the other-as well as find practical advice for working with challenging fabrics like flannel and silk. Anderson also demonstrates when to paper piece, when not to, and how to head off potential problems as one goes. Join America's favorite quiltmaker and learn quick and easy paper piecing for a fun, rewarding quiltmaking experience!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #220502 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

About the Author
Alex Anderson is a prize-winning quiltmaker, teacher, and host of Simply Quilts on Home & Garden Televison. She is the author of a number of best-selling needlecraft titles as well as a Quilting Basics Series. She lives in Livermore, California.

Customer Reviews

Terror is gone
This book really helped me understand the basics of paper piecing. I am no longer afraid of this fun aspect of quilting. thank you

not all you see is paper pieced
This is a wonderful book of beautiful projects. However. not all of the blocks are paper pieced. There are some difficult curved seams and a crazy pieced block that are not for the beginner. Also the template on page 44 is too large for the dimensions noted in the directions for finishing the remainder of the basket block. The triangle must be reduced to fit the remainder of the dimensions. I am in the process of finishing the sampler on page 45. Although not extremely difficult, this is not a paper piecing book for the beginner. The patterns are beautiful and except for the problem that I found trying to complete the basket blocks for the sampler, the directions are clear. I will probably make another one of the projects. Her color choices are exquisite.