My first paper piecing was Bali Wedding Star. Judy Neimeyer has excellent documentation and step by step instructions. With a good teacher, there are several of her patterns that are easier than the one I chose that you would do well sewing. Once you get the pattern. Read, Read, read the instructions until you think you understand them. If you are a first time paper piecer, you probably won't. I didn't. Don't worry about it, the instructor will tell you what to do. Once you get started, everything will become much clearer and you will wonder why you couldn't get it the first time you read the instructions. After that first lesson, the instructions will make much more sense. Go For IT!!!!
Edited to add: To me, Judy's patterns are traditional paper piecing but with some of the most extensive, inclusive, directions that you will ever see. Her patterns include all the papers you will need to complete the project. I am very glad I chose to do it the Judy way the first time. I'm not afraid to tackle any paper piecing project now. I will say that a table runner would be the way to go for your first project. It took me several months to complete the Bali Wedding Star.
Last edited by Barb in Louisiana; 07-31-2018 at 06:58 PM.