Hello - question for "earthwalker" -- pls explain "baste from the back not thru the papers". Sounds like something I'd like to try but I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean.
What got me started on English paper piecing was a quilt show give-away from www.paperpieces.com which sells pre-cut pieces in many sizes and shapes. They have a weekly half-price sale on one item; I purchased large diamonds and have been loving doing tumbling blocks ever since. So easy with the pieces all cut for you and such fun. Lots of pictures and highly recommended to anyone who enjoys EPP.