Pain-Free Foundation Piecing
Cristy Fincher
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- In-depth Instruction; over 161 mins
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Paperless Paper Piecing
18:05
Meet avid quilter Cristy Fincher as she highlights the innovative paperless paper-piecing techniques you'll master in this class. Start with the basics as you create the striking Neutron Star block. Cristy shares time-saving tips and tricks for printing, reading and cutting out a template. Plus, get expert advice on selecting fabric.
Neutron Star Block
28:11
Complete the Neutron Star block from Lesson 1. See how to achieve clean, crisp edges on your fabric pieces. Then, discover Cristy's hassle-free technique of layering these pieces onto the foundation layout. You'll also get in-depth instruction on sewing the block and truing up the finished design.
Lotus Pond Block
26:54
Build on the skills you've learned with the more complex Lotus Pond block. Cristy illustrates how fabric colors and design variations affect the visual impact of the quilt. Practice cutting and turning the edges of your pieces, then discover an efficient technique for chain piecing two blocks at a time!
Almond Butter Block
19:31
Having trouble choosing the perfect colors for your quilt? Cristy shares simple tricks that will make you confident in your color choices. Then, discover how easy it is to make the sophisticated Almond Butter block using the paperless paper-piecing technique. You'll be amazed by the results!
Triangles
19:51
Expand your skill set by working with triangles. Get inspired by the striking -- and diverse -- layouts you can create using Cristy's two versatile triangle templates. In addition, you'll learn the best method for laying out, sewing and truing up these colorful quarter-block designs.
Reinvented
25:43
Pull from all of the techniques you've learned to make the gorgeous Reinvented block. As you assemble your design, you'll get expert advice on turning two adjacent fabric edges and sewing a tricky Y-seam. Plus, Cristy shares tips for working with directional fabric.
Paperless Paper-Piecing Possibilities
22:31
Discover a whole new world of design possibilities! Cristy breaks down the process of converting paper piecing patterns into paperless ones. Then, see how to create one-of-a-kind blocks with improv piecing. You'll also learn a simple trick for joining binding strips.
Sew five beautiful, Craftsy-exclusive blocks as you discover the frustration-free way to foundation piece! Quilter Cristy Fincher guides you step by step through her signature paperless technique, revealing how easy it can be to achieve crisp, clean edges and precise points. Speed through fabric prep with rough cuts, and learn how to work in the reverse to layer each piece of a pattern and glue-baste as you go. You’ll finish each lesson with an impressive, intricate block, and no papers to pull off! Along the way, Cristy shares her foolproof tips and tricks for working with directional fabric, chain piecing and maximizing visual impact. Plus, you’ll find out how to how to apply paperless paper piecing to virtually any pattern, for limitless design possibilities.
Cristy Fincher
Cristy Fincher grew up sewing and quilting. Her mother, master quilter Sharon Schamber, invented paperless paper piecing more than a decade ago, and today Cristy follows in her footsteps by teaching this technique in workshops around the United States. Cristy also co-authored Piece by Piece Machine Appliqué, which features many of her original designs.
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