My design process for Foundation Paper Piecing patterns || Studio Week Day 4

Welcome to day four in the studio week.
Today I would like to talk about how I go from an idea to a new foundation paper piecing pattern.
Tomorrow is the final day of the studio week. That will be a live Q&A from the studio. We'll start at 8pm Dutch time, 2pm EST. Hope to see you there!

[@rebekahpope4875]

I would love a course on designing patterns!

[@krissimpson999]

I love the giraffes! So very happy!

[@mykelmikel]

I love how you work and teach

[@marie-theresefischer4301]

The giraffes are so cute! Perhaps you will offer the pattern in your shop, for excercising FPP?

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

That is sooooooo cute!!!!!

[@lynnaltmayer7982]

Thank you for your great tips. I think you are very gifted at FPP. I would love to take a design class on this if you offer it so I could learn to use the software you described.

[@core0psis]

I really like your method using the Kona color card pieces! That is such a great idea, I can see how that will be very fun to play with and useful!! And one could always replace a Kona color with a similar printed color from one’s stash, if there’s something similar. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@jayanthirao9726]

Awesome!!!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great tour! Thank you for sharing!

[@lenoredunn6899]

I am not familiar with the designer of the yellow print you showed today. Could you please let me know the designer spelled out and the fabric company that sells the fabric. I would like to see if it is sold in the United States. I like to see and feel the fabrics I buy. Looking forward to Friday's video. Your shop is fantastic.

[@karentzn]

Cannot wait for your giraffe pattern. Beautiful

[@harrychris6574]

Hello beautiful

[@pamketron]

Those giraffe’s are so adorable. I love how you created them. Would love to see you sew a block together from start to finish. The ironing process is hard for me to decide how to iron the seams. I will be watching tomorrow but it may be after the live is over due to time differences. Love your studio. It’s absolutely perfect in every way including that awesome garden view. So happy for you and looking forward to your future videos! 💕

[@barbarameehan113]

Wow...what a process. I am so impressed by your thought process.

[@smallfootprint2961]

So creative. I look forward to seeing the progress, as you go along. Ella is going to love it, and the story of how you created it.

[@starbrown1219]

Very interesting as to how you design a pattern. I love how you use color cards from Kona. I love Kona cotton solids. My favorite.

[@cherylwoodall6292]

I love the giraffe quilt I think it's so cute

[@debbiestallard694]

Great information. I was really hoping for more information on how to write the pattern. That seems to be where I get stuck!

[@elsafischer3247]

I would love to join your paper piecing class. I love your fabrics. Hello from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Such creativity!!! Love the sweet giraffe quilt for baby Ella. That’s my grand daughter’s name!! Beautiful tour!! So happy for you!!!!

[@nildavalencia5524]

I am pleased, I learn from you this is my second time watching your thoughts process and executing the project. The putting is in the details. Great place to learn from. Greetings

[@susanclark7872]

Loved the studio tour but the design process you used really helped me so. Thanks

[@harrychris6574]

Hello beautiful

[@bctracy8296]

I love your giraffes for Ella.

[@SharonCarbine]

Very informative, Irene! Thank you.

[@harrychris6574]

Hello Sharon

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Do you use a wool mat when ironing? At what stage do you remove the paper portion of the foundation? How do you feel about the trend of ironing your seams open? What brand of batting do your prefer? Thanks. What thread do you piece with?

[@connielorenz8329]

Love your use of Kona cards and doodling tips.

[@harrychris6574]

Hello my friend

[@sandikukkola710]

Love your studio. What chair(s) do you use at your machines? Are they adjustable, if so to what height and where did you purchase them? Thank you!!

[@justinedowell4023]

Lovely videos lots of info 😊you make things so easy 😊 is the paper foundation course the same as last year or is it more advanced I really enjoy that one 😀

[@kathyrussell1877]

Excellent design workflow...looking forward to tomorrow's live Q&A.

[@harrychris6574]

Hello my friend

[@debracampbell5151]

Thank you for the design processing information! Can you spell out the name or provide a link to the doodling/drawing course you mentioned? Thank you.

[@nbc911]

I 🧡 the giraffes 🦒

[@claudiastrongman8959]

Did Ella get the unicorn quilt?

[@HansonLacey]

Where are you located?

[@sylviaback3420]

Can you please put the names of the programmes you mentioned please irene thanks

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

What is tea paper? I do not believe we have it in the United States, at least under that name. Love the tour and all of your videos, thank you.

[@harbourcolour]

Teabag paper is similar to a very lightweight non-fusible interfacing. It is the paper used to make tea bags - so you can imagine the texture. It isn't easily found in North America.

[@gamadebdegamadebde]

@@harbourcolour thank you for info.

[@sabrinabuoniconti5008]

What is the name of the designer you like? I cannot make out the first name.

[@corgilover57]

sassafras lane by windham

[@sabrinabuoniconti5008]

@@corgilover57 Oh! Thank you.

[@ufoquilter86]

Where can I get the Kona color chips?

[@hattiedraper1061]

Look out for the paint colour cards at your local DIY superstore.

[@harrychris6574]

Hello