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    Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial

    Foundation paper piecing (FPP) is a technique that is used mainly for two reasons. Either to piece shapes that don’t lend themselves well to traditional piecing, such as odd angles, or for very precise piecing, particularly when using many small pieces. There are a few different ways to use the paper foundations, but I’ll be covering the basic one here where the fabric is stitched directly to the paper, and the paper torn off at the end. Let’s cover a few basics first: – FPP templates look a little different…

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    Quilted Apple Pillow Pattern

    Dimensions: Approx. 19” x19” finished as a pillow, 20” x 20” block Materials: A zipper foot for your sewing machine Straight pins Clover Wonder Clips Assortment – Art. No 3183 Clover Hera Marker – Art. No 490/NV Clover Point 2 Point turner. – Art. No 7803 Ruler, preferably 24” long Basting spray, pins, or needle and thread For the Apple block: Green fabrics for the leaf: (1) 3” x 3” square (2) 1.5” x 2.5” pieces Brown for the stem: (1) 1.5” x 2.5” piece Various red fabrics for the…