3 Foundation Piecing Methods Reviewed: There's a BETTER Way!

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This foundation paper piecing tutorial covers my three favorite ways to foundation piece, including one way you've probably never seen before (but believe me - it's a good one)!
Perforated Rotary Blades: amzn.to/448dvBR
So far, Amazon is the only place I can find these blades. But keep in mind, wherever you look, do NOT get a skip-stitch blade - it won't work the same way!
Foundation piecing is a simple and effective way to make your quilt blocks look perfect every time. It's always helpful to learn new quilting techniques to make the craft a little quicker, a little easier, and a lot more joyful - so in this video, I walk you through foundation piecing from start to finish, demonstrating 3 excellent methods along the way. I'll also help you avoid common foundation piecing mistakes.
Be sure to download your free instructions and patterns to practice your favorite way, and take a look at my other tutorial that covers another popular FPP method: foundation piecing with freezer paper!
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:06 Supplies Needed
06:39 Piece Measurements
09:21 Cutting
11:21 Block Prep
12:16 Preparing the Foundation Paper
12:56 Three Methods
16:04 Let's Sew!
25:16 Trimming the Block to Size
26:09 Removing the Paper
27:26 My Verdict
28:51 Freezer Paper FPP and Final Tip
Hi, I'm Mary! If you've signed up for my free mini quilting course or ANY of my workshops at joyfulandmerryquilting.com, you know the level of detail my videos go into to give step-by-step quilting help. Quilt along with me, learn the best quilting tips, and essentially join an in-depth quilting class with me as your instructor! I'm here to help you improve your skills as a quilter as best as I can. Comment with any questions you'd like answered, and thanks so much for watching our quilting videos this week.

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►► FREE Foundation Piecing Patterns and Instructions to Perfect your Abilities → www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com/fpp

[@helenmonighan4030]

I learned something new watching this video. Thank you.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching, Helen!

[@nonya.bizness]

whoa, i just learned of paper piecing and watched my first video of a young british woman happily slapping on big chunks of fabric, folding paper with leftover cardstock, sewing a line, eyeballing a 1/4 inch seam allowance and free-style cutting it, finger press, and repeat. it turned out wonderfully. then i watched this video- the exact opposite approach, with precision tools, planning, measuring, cutting, placement, etc. and it too turned out wonderfully! i think i'm going to dig this new method of quilting 🙂

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Welcome!!!! As you can see - I struggle with the free-style method. I do better with measuring, cutting and saving fabric where I can. We all have our favorite methods! Thanks for watching! If you're interested, we have a free workshop and some free patterns on our website: www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com

[@peggyfanning9258]

Yes, I have beautiful results with far less fussing -- but these are good tips for a beginner. You do not need a light board but they might be helpful if you don't have a window nearby! Works just as well. Mary points out you do not need an "add a quarter inch" ruler, but you do need to trim that seam to 1/4 inch to reduce bulk.

[@peggyfanning9258]

My tracing wheel is over 50 years old and still works great! My tip would be that when you use your tracing wheel you lay your paper on your ironing board or wool pressing mat and then run the tracing wheel over the line, using your ruler for accuracy. This allows the wheel to make bigger holes and tearing off is a breeze.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for sharing!

[@cherylhughes8746]

Your instructions always make hard things seem easy. Thanks Mary.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks Cheryl!!!

[@marshawallace7522]

This video is so easy to understand. I have done both FPP using copy paper and freezer paper FPP and both work well. It depends on the project which method I use. I use my very old tracing wheel that actually slightly perforates the paper making it easier to remove the paper.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks so much for watching Marsha and thanks for your input!

[@RachelLynn20]

Great tutorial! Very helpful tips and tools.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindydevling5350]

You always make things so much easier than they appear. And thank you for the how to measure for fabric piece sizing. I have loved paper piecing since my first Project Linus Quilt! Thank you again❤

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome Cindy! Thanks for commenting!

[@margarettrim7567]

This video was very informative. Thank you for the free foundation piecing patterns.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@pamelaweaver127]

Thank you! I’m a beginning quilter and want to make the Project Linus Mystery Quilt. This video and the Freezer paper one are really helpful!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome!

[@stephaniesinden145]

Thanks for the perforating blade tip! I did buy one of those flimsy marking tools because it was all that was available. And threw it out. Have the blades in my cart! I have sometimes stitched the line with no thread but the blade should be faster. Hoping to use for freezer paper FPP.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're very welcome! I really find that it helps with the FPP process! Thanks for watching!

[@ocean_hummer]

This is a great tutorial! Many years ago I took a class that involved rather complex math calculations. No fun. You make it super simple. Thanks so much! 💜

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome! I'm so happy it helped you!

[@lj1827]

Thank you Mary for these tips! And thanks so much for the practice patterns! You did a great job as always in explaining these tips!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're very welcome! Thanks for commenting!

[@mary-jofoster7059]

This tutorial is so good! Easy to follow but doesn't treat us like idiots. I have a rather complicated PP pattern I've been wanting to try, but I've been scared off by complaints about the method. (Too complicated, you have to work backwards, it wastes fabric) Your video as inspired me to give it a try.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Wonderful! Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@bethwisner5442]

Thank you for this video. I had never done fpp before. I followed along with you and made a beautiful block. 😊.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I'm so glad!!!! Congratulations! It really does open so many more opportunities to create more challenging blocks! Thank you for giving it a try!

[@wilmaleewade8630]

Thank you

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're very welcome!

[@deannaboggs8585]

I usually "get a hankering" to use a certain color or fabric. Then I look through my quilting books and KZbin for the quilt pattern I want to use.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

The fabric does call to us, doesn't it! Thanks for watching!

[@teach672]

Thanks for a great refresher. You taught me originally with a Project Linus quilt.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome! The tools that I'm now using makes the process even more accurate, quicker and easier! We're always improve! :-)

[@LauraHendrick-ul4vc]

Thank you for this video. Have always tried the ruler method and got frustrated at times. Definitely want to try the perforating blade. As always, your videos and patterns are always so easy to follow

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! I absolutely LOVE the perforating blade - truly is a game changer for me. Let me know what you think!

[@deborahneubauer1336]

Thanks, Mary, for this tutorial. I like foundation paper piecing, but I hate the tearing off of the paper. I will definitely try the freezer paper, but mainly I want to try the perforating blade.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It is a GAME CHANGER for me! I love it! It's inexpensive and really works well. Ever since I discovered it, it has been my "go-to" for all my foundation piecing.

[@lindadenton7431]

Just got into FPP and love it but really love the pattern that gives size to cut fabric but how do you measure for the odd sizes or long funny size LOL or a oblong square and all, love your videos and do you have patterns out?

[@lindadenton7431]

looked for blade but did not find if right one? Is it called skipped blade?

[@lindadenton7431]

ok no skip blade then can you put a link in for the one you have cause the one you have looks like a skip one but you said no

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

It's called: 5 Pack 45mm Crochet Edge Skip Blade Perforated Rotary Blades for Paper Perforating Fleece Fabric Scrapbooking. The Amazon link in the video description is correct.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

This first tutorial is just the "how to" of creating a foundation pieced block using simple triangular shapes. I hope to have several tutorials, eventually addressing the "odd shaped pieces" but it would have been WAY TO LONG to include that information in this tutorial. Thanks so much for watching!

[@13abbyj]

The free gift? Was it the 3 patterns to practice on?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

The free gift is the pdf pattern with the written instructions plus the printable foundation patterns, detailed instructions on how to put them together as well as the measurements for each piece, for each of the 3 blocks. The link to the pdf is in the description.

[@annemegis]

Oh for land sakes, I thought that your orange square of fabric was a slice of American Cheese LOL

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I've never quilted with American cheese! :-) Thanks for watching!

[@annemegis]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting haha that funny. It would definitely gum up your needle!