Wednesday 4 March 2015

Foundation paper stars with Carol Doak

What seems like an age ago I bought a Craftsy class with Carol Doak. Carol was lecturing on foundation piecing and the class project with a quilt of stars. Isn't it gorgeous?



I love the accuracy and simplicity of paper foundation piecing. Plus I love the organised feeling that the pattern of "sew-press-trim" gives you. In my case it's the illusion of being organised but still, I can pretend.



In the lull before my commission begins I thought this would be a great project to make a start on because it's easy to pick up, stop and restart at any point.

I've started pieced the first four twinkle stars together and will try to get them finished before the quilt  auction on Friday. I have half my part As done and have just started my part Bs.

4 comments:

  1. How fun! I love foundation piecing for the same reason!

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    1. Fab! Have you got any foundation projects on at the moment?

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  2. I like paper piecing too, it's probably the only way I'll get perfect points!

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    1. Ditto! I'm hoping this method might be infallible!

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