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Paper Piecing


Beginner English Paper Piecing Curious about hand sewing and slow stitching? This class is the perfect introduction to English Paper Piecing (EPP)—a relaxing and portable hand-sewing technique that’s great for beginners. You’ll learn the basics of basting, stitching, and joining fabric shapes using paper templates. We’ll start with simple hexagons and walk you through everything you need to know to begin your first EPP project. No sewing machine required! Come discover why so many quilters love this timeless and meditative technique.

Cost: $ 35.00
Are you a semi-confident foundation paper piecer? Are you up for a challenge? Join Jane for this stress-free tree project where you design the foundation piecing yourself! We will go over the basics of how to design your own pattern, given a basic outline. You just bring your scrappy fabrics and your imagination to bring your tree to life. The block finishes at 7 ½”, so you can use it for the basis of a wall hanging, a potholder, trivet . . . use your imagination for that, as well!

Cost: $ 30.00
What could be cuter than this log cabin chicken? Stuff it with fluff for a fun decoration, or add some walnut shells to make a super-size pincushion. Learn to foundation piece a log cabin; this is a great beginner or any level foundation paper piecing project. Foundation piecing makes a log cabin perfect every time. This class will be held from 10:30-3, so we will have plenty of time to sew and take a break for lunch. Join Jane for this cool class to create your own funky chicken.

Cost: $ 30.00
This scrappy little pumpkin is a great way to learn or practice foundation paper piecing. The pattern will be provided; you bring the fabric and make an adorable 7” pumpkin! It’s easy to make it a little bigger with borders. Add some buttons or applique if you’d like to change it up into a happy or scary little jack o’lantern. Join Jane for a stress-free class to learn or brush up on the basics of foundation piecing.

Cost: $ 35.00
These clever little Santas spin around a compass to remind you that Christmas is on its way! If you are familiar with foundation paper piecing and are looking for a unique holiday decoration, this class is right for you. Join the Foundation Paper Piecing Peeps of the Village Quilt Shoppe to create this charming 12” block, perfect for a wall hanging or door decoration. In the first class, we will begin piecing the blocks. The following class will be dedicated to putting them together, creating a circle of sensational Santas.

Cost: $ 40.00