Caro15

I am looking for a book with different sizes of basic paper piecing blocks such as half square triangles, flying geese, etc. so I can make copies. I would like a book rather than having to go in search every time I want to sew a block. Any suggestions or am I too old school? Thank you for your help.

eparys

Ok - so to begin, I am not sure that I have ever seen a "book" with only basic shapes for foundation piecing. But since I had a few minutes today to wander the web for you I found something that might help! This etsy site has templates (Pdf files) to down load which includes multiple sizes at what I think was a reasonable price - which I think is what you are looking for. Again I have never used them - but my only comment is that on printing pdf files you must be very careful as some printers do not print them accurately.

This etsy shop has some neat foundations and some basic ones - all appear to be in multiple sizes. You might try one set and see how it goes. There are basic HST's and Flying Geese as well as some neat blocks. There might be other sites that another member knows of as well. I am intrigued with a few of them and might try it out myself!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TenCowQuil...on_id=38481498

QuiltE

Being that you're wanting basic shapes ... you can always draw them out, and then photocopy or print from your computer.

I've often done that, and the nice part is I can get the exact size I want.
Graph paper makes the job pretty quick and easy.
Draw your finished block, and then add on your seam allowances.

Iceblossom

I'm not up-to-date on what is out there in free quilting software, but Electric Quilt has options to print out paper piecing units.

I usually do the graph paper thing, and then go to the local office supply store (or library) and use the printers there.

Here's a great resource for basic shapes and grids -- Bearisgray was the first person I saw link it and so I think of her every time I use it or repeat the link!
https://www.incompetech.com/graphpaper/
There are basic grids, hexes and tumbling blocks and other things you can adjust/print to the size you want (make sure you double check your print outs and your print settings that they are as shown and not adjusting themselves!).

RedGarnet222

Carol Doak has a book that has blocks and a cd that you can print out the blocks you want to use. It has lots of useful information as well. There are a few on ebay for sale.
Like the girls said, you can draft your own basic blocks and print them our very easily.

cashs_mom

I'm working on a quilt that has half rectangle triangles. I just made my own pattern on graph paper and the copied it. Worked like a charm

Gay

eparys How clever of you to find this etsy seller. Her shop is such a smart idea and I'm sure will be very popular. I've bookmarked it for future reference. One can download and make ones' own 'book'.

LGJARN52

While I've never paper pieced before there were several patterns on the Ten Cow Quilt Etsy site that I might want to try. thanks for the post!