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chergram 07-13-2011 03:59 AM

does any one paper piece if so do you have a good site to go to learn paper piece and do you think it is easy to learn been
reading about it and they say it is and that you can use very small scraps

klc 07-13-2011 04:01 AM

I've been looking into it also. It does look easy and you can find many sites and books on it, but I just haven't figured it out. I asked my LQS to do a class on it. I think they will very soon. Can't wait!

mary quite contrary 07-13-2011 04:03 AM

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-129056-1.htm

Checki this out and see if it is helpful.

MissSandra 07-13-2011 04:15 AM

I learned from caroldoak.com and my first peice was the mariners compass. I also when stuck got advice from my LQS
have fun

patd 07-13-2011 04:32 AM

I found it confusing until I saw carol doak video. Have loved it since. No worries about points and evrrything matches perfectly. Pat

JNCT14 07-13-2011 04:40 AM


Originally Posted by chergram
does any one paper piece if so do you have a good site to go to learn paper piece and do you think it is easy to learn been
reading about it and they say it is and that you can use very small scraps

You can indeed use small scraps. Like everyone here said, Carol Doak is the guru on paper piecing. If you can, find one of her books (check used bookstores, the library or Amazon). She published variations on Easy Paper piecing. The instructions are very clear and she is good about providing lots of patterns.

Geri B 07-13-2011 05:04 AM

better than her book (Doak) get the DVD-so much easier to see her do it than read it!!!!! I too, was confused with it until I SAW the DVD and now I enjoy doing it......but there is definitely a learning curve.

donnaree59 07-13-2011 05:08 AM

The first time I tried it was with Carol Doak's book, Your First Quilt Book (or it should be) or something like that. Takes you step by step in making a heart wall hanging. I was so proud of myself for figuring it all out! Still hangs on my wall after many years!

chairjogger 07-13-2011 05:08 AM

I love utube.. like little Seminar at home! try this! She is great !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bc1mU0LMF8

ckcowl 07-13-2011 05:33 AM

carol doak- the queen of paper piecing- her tutorials, videos and tips will make a pro out of anyone in no time.

QuiltE 07-13-2011 06:23 AM

I only started to learn the technique this spring.

My first venture was using the Tutorial on QuiltersCache.com. It was simple and to the point .... and I had enough of the basics to go ahead and do a small project.

From there, I understood enough to be able to follow discussions here ... and get the most from the plethora of other tutorials and sites that are being suggested.

Start simple as I did, and you'll be surprised how quick you do learn! Good Luck!!

feline fanatic 07-13-2011 06:41 AM

I learned PP at a class in my LQS. To me it was totally worth it to take a class.

QuiltE 07-13-2011 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by feline fanatic
I learned PP at a class in my LQS. To me it was totally worth it to take a class.

I didn't but I think it would have been a perfect way to start! I'm sure I've done some things the hard way ... and done some things, totally wrong!

Cherylsea 07-13-2011 06:50 AM

www.quilterscache.com she has a tutorial and then lots of patterns that are marked from easy to harder

hevemi 07-13-2011 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by chergram
does any one paper piece if so do you have a good site to go to learn paper piece and do you think it is easy to learn been
reading about it and they say it is and that you can use very small scraps

http://classicquilter.typepad.com/cl...r-piecing.html
This is the method I do mine, no messy tearing off the papers!

MommaDorian 07-13-2011 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by ckcowl
carol doak- the queen of paper piecing- her tutorials, videos and tips will make a pro out of anyone in no time.

I second this!! She's wonderful. She also has a yahoo group that is packed with lots of friendly and helpful people. Give her a try.

Connie in CO 07-13-2011 08:05 AM

I agree with all the others Carol Doak is #1.She is on Facebook.

Kitsie 07-13-2011 08:16 AM

So easy!!

http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21

auntpiggylpn 07-13-2011 08:17 AM

I tought myself to paper piece by reading about it in a book. I bought a video but I haven't even watched it, still in the plastic wrap!!! There are zillions of tutorials on the web that are very helpful!


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