Paper-Pieced Quilts: A 2-Part Series by Carolyn Friedlander

Intermediate | 1 hour 27 min


Series Overview00:57

Sewing Blocks and Assembling a Quilt Top
Materials01:38
Sketches, schematics, and palettes03:32
Making Blocks A, B, and C21:07
Joining blocks to create top11:02

A Modern Approach to Quilting
Part 2 Overview00:27
Materials01:07
Removing paper and basting05:40
Quilting strategy and stitching in the ditch21:52
Freehand stitching the background08:18
Binding12:03

Taught by Carolyn Friedlander

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Explore the time-honored tradition of paper-pieced quilting with Carolyn Friedlander. In this two-part class, Carolyn guides you through her process of designing a paper-pieced quilt from beginning to end. Not only will you see how she turns sketches into schematics for paper piecing, but you’ll also learn Carolyn’s techniques for quilting using free-motion and straight-stitching techniques. This fresh take on paper piecing equips you with the knowledge you need to take your skills to the next level.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper-Pieced Quilts: Sewing Blocks and Assembling a Quilt Top

1 1/2 yards of patterned quilting cotton in an assortment of light and dark colors (fabrics shown are Carolyn Friedlander fabrics from her "Doe" and "Carkai" lines) (3/4 yard light and 3/4 yard dark fabric)

PDF templates printed out (5 of Block A, 4 of Block B, 6 of Block C)

Quilting needles (90/14)

Quilting pins

Sewing machine

Sewing machine foot with good visibility of sewing area

Extension table (optional)

Matching thread

Sharp scissors

Rotary cutter

Quilting ruler

Self-healing cutting mat

Finished measurements
Block A = 6” square (make 5 blocks total)
Block B = 4” x 6” (make 4 blocks total)
Block C = 2” x 7 1/2” (make 6 blocks total)

Paper-Pieced Quilts: A Modern Approach to Quilting

Finished quilt top

Backing fabric (approximately 30” x 24”)

Cotton Batting (approximately 30” x 24”)

Curved or Quilters safety pins

Clover clips

Sewing machine

Walking foot

Darning foot

Table extension for sewing machine (optional)

Fresh quilting needles (90/14)

Quilting gloves

Iron and ironing surface

Binding fabric - three pieces cut to 2 ¼” wide by approximately 40” long (or width of fabric)

Hand-sewing needle

Thread to match binding

Marking tools (optional)

Downloads:

Download Materials List Paper_Pieced_Quilts_Templates.pdf

Learn how to:What You'll Get:

A 2-Part course where you will learn how to design a paper-pieced quilt and incorporate free-motion and straight-stitching techniques
7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-Step expert instruction from Carolyn Friedlander
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students