Building Block Sampler #4 - Foundation Paper Piecing and English Paper Piecing (The Quilting Book)

Class 4: Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and English Paper Piecing (EPP)

DESCRIPTION:
Sew along with us as we make the Building Blocks Sampler from The Quilting Book! During Class 4, we will learn how to Foundation Paper Piece (FPP) and English Paper Piece (EPP). We will practice FPP using a Corner Beam block before making a Log Cabin block, then we will make an EPP hexagon (hexie) flower and appliqué it to a background square. We will complete Units 1 and 19 from the Building Blocks Sampler. Please arrive to class ready to sew with the required tools and all fabrics pressed, cut, and labeled. For this class, we will provide the FPP templates, EPP papers, EPP needles and thread, and gluesticks.

Use the coloring page and labels provided at the link below to plan and prepare your fabrics.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kk7U-wUxExb1muFFNIvuju1L36xbMcYk

TOOLS (required):
A copy of The Quilting Book
Sewing machine
Pins
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat (small is fine)
Seam Ripper
Rectangular ruler at least 3 ½” x 12 ½”
Marking tool (pen, pencil, erasable marker, etc.)
Iron and small pressing mat
Snips or small scissors

TOOLS (optional):
Add A Quarter/FPP ruler
Seam roller
Small magnets (Sewtites) or quilting clips
Preferred needle and thread for EPP
Thimble
Sewline glue stick or Elmers washable glue stick

WE WILL SUPPLY:
FPP templates (including extras)
EPP papers
EPP needles - pre-threaded
Extra Thread
Thimtec
Gluesticks

FABRICS:

Practice FPP Corner Beam
(1) scrap 4” x 7” rectangle
(2) scrap 3” x 6” rectangles

FPP Log Cabin
C1: (1) red 2” x 2” square
B1: (1) light pink 2” x 2” square
H1: (1) dark blue 2” x 3 ½” rectangle
D1: (1) orange 2” x 3 ½” rectangle
E1: (1) lime green 2” x 4 ½” rectangle
G1: (1) light blue 2” x 4 ½” rectangle
E2: (1) lime green 2” x 6” rectangle
F1: (1) dark green 2” x 6” rectangle
H2: (1) dark blue 2” x 7 ¼” rectangle
F2: (1) dark green 2” x 7 ¼” rectangle
B2: (1) light pink 2” x 8 ½” rectangle
G2: (1) light blue 2” x 8 ½” rectangle
D2: (1) orange 2” x 10” rectangle

EPP Hexie Flower
B5: (2) light pink 3 ?” x 13” rectangles
C2: (1) red 4” x 4” square
BG15: (1) background 9 ½” x 9 ½” square

Quilt Country Classroom Guidelines

To ensure all Quilt Country students get the most out of their classes, we ask that you please follow the guidelines below:

1.      Students are expected to be on time, with all supplies, and ready to go by start of class.  
2.      After unloading your class supplies, please move your car to the parking lot in the middle of the shopping center.
3.      Due to common allergies, please do not wear perfume to class.
4.      For the safety of all, please keep your belongs stowed. Check for stray pins and tidy your sewing area when packing up after class.
5.      Please turn off cell phone ringers during class and only receive calls outside the classroom.
6.      Please be considerate and do not bring children to class, unless the class is specifically for children, and the child is participating in the class.  
7.      Please mind your conversations in volume and content so everyone feels comfortable.
   
   

Quilt Country Classroom Policy

1.      All students attend class at their own risk.
2.      The use of any Quilt Country tools and equipment is at the students’ own risk.
3.      Quilt Country is not responsible for the loss of or damage to students’ personal items.
4.      At the instructor’s discretion, students arriving 15 minutes or more after the start of class may not be permitted to take the class – tuition will be forfeited.
5.      If you are unable to attend the class (cancellation policy):
6.      If attendance is cancelled a week or more in advance of the class – full refund.
7.      If attendance is cancelled between 3 and 7 days in advance of the class – store credit will be issued for the class fee amount.
8.       No refund or credit will be issued for “no shows” or cancellations less than three (3) days in advance of the class.