Mastering Foundation Paper Piecing

Paper-piecing expert Carol Doak teaches you how to get sharp points and precise seams as she takes you step by step through four foundation-based quilt projects.

Don't be intimidated by complex patterns and precise piecing. Award-winning quilt instructor Carol Doak will help make paper-piecing easier no matter your skill level, as she teaches the finest quilting techniques through four exciting projects. You will learn everything from the fundamentals and history of paper-piecing, to joining intricate block designs.

Start with the Bird of Paradise Block, a Craftsy-exclusive design, then apply your skills to the Sunflower Fun small wall quilt. After piecing the Star Light 9-Patch quilt, you will move on to the dramatic Mariner's Delight pattern that will test your abilities in piecing triangular units. As a class bonus, Carol's e-book "50 Little Paper-Pieced Blocks" (a $14.99 value) is included FREE!

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What You'll Learn

• Foundation paper basics
• Tips on organizing fabric
• Properly trim and join your pieces
• Troubleshoot piecing mistakes

• 8 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Downloadable class materials, including Carol's 50 Little Paper Pieced Blocks eBook
• Hours of close-up instruction
• Answers from Carol in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

1. Meet Carol Doak (10:05)

   Meet your instructor, Carol Doak, and learn about paper piecing.

2. Preparing Your Tools & Fabrics (16:53)

   Choose the right paper, audition your fabric and organize the pieces.

3. The Bird of Paradise Block (23:19)

   This exclusive block makes great use of color and the paper piecing technique.

4. Paper Piecing Tips & Tricks (22:58)

   Measure, calculate yardage and cut your fabric with ease.

5. Sunflower Fun Four-Block Quilt (39:06)

   This block is bright and beautiful.

6. Star Light 9-Patch Quilt (26:55)

   It looks tricky, but it's easy with Carol's step-by-step instructions and the ability to interact with her and your fellow quilters!

7. Mariner's Delight Compass Star Quilt (31:14)

   This seemingly-challenging quilt will impress your friends.

8. Creative Options (8:06)

   So many choices! Carol helps unlock your creativity by presenting even more piecing possibilities.

System Requirements:

• Supported OS: Web Browser