Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) for Beginners

In this one-day workshop, join instructor David Thornhill as you learn the basic principles of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and how to sew sharp points with precision. Participants will also learn how to minimize wastage of fabric. 

FPP is a way of creating quilt blocks by sewing fabric to template-like paper using your sewing machine. It yields incredibly accurate quilt blocks and is often used to create precise shapes or pictures or to sew very small pieces or odd angles.

Students have TWO options for this workshop - choose between David's FREE Jack O Lantern Design, or Happy Sew Lucky's Swallow pattern! If doing the swallow, students must purchase their own pattern to protect copyrights.

Swallow Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/669883664

Jack O Lantern - approx 8in x 8in
Swallow - approx 9.5in x 9.5in



Supplies Needed:
Fabric (dependent on the pattern chosen - quantities emailed out to students)
80/12 Topstitch Needle
Thread to match the background fabric
Neutral-coloured thread for piecing (beige or light grey)
Rotary cutter
Foundation Paper (included in workshop cost - students must purchase more if mistakes are made)
Small cutting mat (optional)
Seam Roller (optional but helpful!)
Sewing Machine (you can rent one from the shop for $15)
Add a Quarter or Add a Quarter + ruler
Basic Sewing Kit
2 Wonder Clips

This class is suited for adults (age 15+)


All workshop participants are required to sign a waiver before the workshop. The entire waiver can be viewed at the bottom of our classes page. (East Coast Quilt Co. Workshop Waiver)

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a workshop (either one-day or a multi-day series) and it is 7 or more days before the start date, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the workshop with a 30-day expiry date. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the workshop, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no-show" in the workshop regardless of the reason. So please ensure that you can attend before signing up.  EAST COAST QUILT Co reserves the right to cancel workshops/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full workshop fee.

WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT: 
For most of our workshops we ask you to bring a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: a rotary cutter and/or scissors, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, a seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, ruler(s), etc.).