Originally Posted by quiltykim
Hi quilters...I just took a class on paper piecing and thought it was pretty fun. Does it get pretty quick and easy once you get the hang of it? So far it seems to take me forever...but I'm only on my second block...any tips would be appreciated!
PP is fun and exciting when you fit all those parts together. I've found some secrets to make it easier.
PP requires concentration with no interruptions. Put the animals out of your sewing area and don't answer the phone. Make sure you're rested and nothing is bugging you at the time. RELAX ! If you're tired and uptight, you will make mistakes quit often. Ask me how I know. Follow the procedure step by step until you feel comfortable with it and always check sewing and cutting lines twice so you won't have to unsew. Remember, you must be able to concentrate and put all your thots into the work. It does get easier and easier with experience. Oh, and take a 15 min. break every hour.