Beginner Paper Piecing - Fractured Paintbox

In this three-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of foundation paper piecing. Each student will work on the Fractured Paintbox pattern by Judy Niemeyer. This beginner-friendly class features a smaller group size, ensuring that every student receives comprehensive guidance from the instructor. While you won’t complete the entire quilt during the class, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to finish the project on your own.

Supplies:

• Fractured Paint Box Foundation Paper Piecing
• Sewing machine with 1/4" foot and open toe foot
• Thread to complement your fabrics
• Iron and pressing mat
• Rotary cutter – 60mm & 45mm (Bring any additional cutters you have)
• 6" x 24" ruler
• 6" x 12", 2½" x 12½", 4½" x 8½" rulers (or a few of your favorites)
• Medium-sized cutting mat (12" x 18" is ideal for use next to your machine)
• A piece of template plastic (approximately 3" x 12") for folding the paper
• 12" Add-A-Quarter Ruler (not the Add-A-Quarter Plus)
• 6" Add-A-Quarter Ruler (optional)
• Washout fabric glue stick (SewLine, Fons & Porter, etc.)
• .55mm Flower Head or .5mm 1½" Glass Head Pins (nice long shanks)
• Purple Thang
• Size 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing needles
• Martelli Pin Point Tweezers PT-05 - 641453070068
• Gallon-sized ZipLoc-type bags
• Washi, masking or painter's tape
• Basic sewing supplies (Start To Sew Kit - 072879111293)
• Scissors for paper cutting
• Sharpie (NOT extra fine point)
• Highlighter
• Pen or pencil
• Small Post-it Notes
• Invisible tape (non-glossy type)
• Jumbo vinyl coated paper clips (Seams Sew Me Jumbo Number Clips - 679628903583)
• Your choice of Best Press, Terial Magic or Flatter (Best Press Spray Starch Citrus Grove 16oz, Terial Magic 16oz Spray Bottle - 870538006405, bethsquiltingquarters.com/iishop?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=flatter&image=Search)