Does anyone have the name of a good book for paper piecing for beginners? I've made numerous quilts but haven't had the courage to try paper piecing. Is that the same as foundation piecing or using freezer paper? I've never done those either :lol:

pp is a type of foundation piecing

if you go to caroldoak.com there is alot of information and free patterns, my first peice was the mariners compass just remember your working with the numbers and lines of the pattern facing you and fabric is upside down cut 1/4 inch over each line and you will be fine then sew the lines between space 1 and 2.. then 2 -3 line and on and on. good luck and enjoy the clean lines. it was a little fustrating for me the first time working with my fabric upside down.
sandra

Yep, I agree, Carol Doak's is probably the easiest I have ever done. And she does have a free site for you to download and give a try.

I have to agree with the others.... Carol Doak was the best teacher for PP I had when trying to learn. Some of her books have a CD or DVD that explains the method very well.

yes, love Carol Doak, still want to get her book with the cd or dvd

I have all Carol Doak's paper piecing books and cd's. I use legal pads to print patterns off any size you want. I bought her first book on how to paper piece. My husband made me 2 different size light boxes to lay my patterns on to pin fabric so the lines can be seen. You will always have your points come together perfect.

There are many online sources (free) for you to learn. Google and check some out before you buy a book. There are YouTube videos also.

I don't remember what site I used, but I selected a very simple pattern, a sailboat. It was pretty easy and gave me the confidence to try a real pattern. I went right from my sailboat to a quilt. Here's a link to the one I made. I didn't want to give it away, but it was a wedding gift.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34242-1.htm

You won't go wrong following the "Queen" of PP Carol Doak's freebies and when you have got the bug do as I did and invest in one of her books including a CD with loads of printable templates, IMO! http://www.caroldoak.com/free-quilt-patterns.php

Carol Doak! Not hard!

Love your quilt! Thanks for the information!

I will check out the site. I went on amazon and found several books by Carol. Most have 4-5 stars in their reviews.

I agree, stick with Carol Doak. :)

Amen on the Carol Doak...Been my "go to", QUEEN of PPing for years....

There is a paper piecing pattern for free on line for the Storm at Sea. It appears to be a more simple PPing project to learn the technique. If you just need a boost to get started, why not take a few books out from the library?

Carol has a dvd showing the process. Its just like being in her class. I saw some tiday at Joanns with quilting books. 40 percent off right now

For a quick summary, I always go here:

http://www.winnowing.com/ppp.html

I've been using this as a refresher for years. I have poor spatial skills, and have to go back for a reminder of what goes where every time I do paper piecing. I find this one very clear.

For a quick summary, I always go here:

http://www.winnowing.com/ppp.html

I've been using this as a refresher for years. I have poor spatial skills, and have to go back for a reminder of what goes where every time I do paper piecing. I find this one very clear.

Thanks! This looks like a great place to start for the rookie :-D

Be sure to buy an Add A Quarter ruler. Makes PP much easier

I learned from a book by Valori Wells, "Radiant New York Beauties". She uses a strip of fabric instead of cutting individual pieces for each section. I find this method easier to do then cutting all those pieces before you sew.

Before you buy any books i highly advise u-tude videos...they are the best, but I am very much a visual person.