Yes, thank you very much for posting this video. I found it most helpful :thumbup:

I have a tutorial on my blog too. Every quilt I make is paper pieced so I REALLY love the technique!

This is a miniature quilt that I paper pieced. It measures 18" x 23" and some of the pieces are about a 1/4". I don't think you would want to do this any other way.

I love paper piecing The finished product comes out so beautiful. It is time consuming though but worth it

I would go to your LQS, and ask them to demonstrate?

I just tried it - first time. Is going to take a little practice (like anything else worth while) but each piece (made 3 squares) gets easier.

How do you estimate your fabric for your pieces? Cut squares, or the approximate shape only larger? Ideas?
Thank you.

Marysewfun

Hi Marysewfun,

If I am using a lot of pieces that are the same size and shape, I use my foundation almost like a template. I stack as many pieces as I need or can rotary cut at one time, making sure they are all right side down, and place my foundation on top. I make sure they are larger than the space they need to fill, fold back the foundation on the appropriate sewing line, and use my Add-A-Quarter Ruler to add the seam allowance. If you start with a larger piece of fabric the pieces you have left over are larger and may be able to be used somewhere else in the project.