All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing Beyond the Hexagon for Quilts & Small Projects - Paperback

by Diane Gilleland (Author)

The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up -- which is no easy feat Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

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Perfectly Matched Patchwork Pieces

With paper templates to guide you, successful patchwork projects are just stitches away!

1. Choose your shapes, cut paper templates, and attach the templates to pieces of fabric.
2. Fold fabric edges over the templates and secure the shape with simple basting stitches.
3. Lay out the patches in desired arrangment and stitch the seams together along connecting edges.
4. Remove the basting stitches, pull out the paper, and admire your handiwork!

Patchwork shapes include:

• Hexagons
• Octagons
• Diamonds
• Jewels
• Triangles
• Tumblers
• Pentagons
• Curves