Originally Posted by
jcrow
I need to buy that book. I took a paper piecing class one time and feined a headache to leave because I wasn't following the teacher and couldn't figure it out. It seemed hard. But if there is a good book that does step by step instructions with pictures and actual blocks, I'd love to try it. Does this book have all that?
Once you learn the basics of peicing it really isn't hard. One of the lady's at the fall quilt retreat in Astoria taught me the basics and I have done a scrappy heart top and a tulip basket wall hanging so far. I love the technique. Carol Doak also has a web site you can look up with free patterns to use. To me the hard part is making sure that the fabric is in the right place when you sew, so that it will cover the area it is meant to. I love the technique.
I use tracing paper you can buy in the craft section.
Davis2se; I dampen my seams with a damp Q-tip, it does help in tearing the paper.