Paper Piecing, Part 1 (Ep. 110)

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Paper Piecing is a precise method of piecing a quilt. It takes a little bit to learn and can be hard to figure out. In this video, Nancy shows some examples she has made and she will walk you through the steps. This lesson is part of Nancy's book "Learn To Quilt" book which is available for purchase on the OnPoint-TV website (bit.ly/2RSjb1P).
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[@arlenewagner8209]

It's been quite awhile since I paper pieced. I so appreciate how very clear your instructions are, you make it very understand!

[@user-rc7nl7em3w]

This has been the most clear directions I've seen. Thank you for reinforcing the meticulous process. I look forward to trying it out.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks😀

[@conniehansen303]

So clear both the instructions and the voice. Thank you very much.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're very welcome!

[@shelvieparker]

at 79 years old just beginning to learn quilting. Paper Piecing is the only way I can quilt. This was the best tutoral I have seen. Going to subscribe and keep learning. Thank you so very much.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're welcome! So glad to hear you enjoyed the video AND that you're learning how to quilt!

[@mariafarley7602]

Trim, Place, Sew, Press. Thank you for laying out the steps so easily to follow.

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

WOW YOUR RINGS ARE BEAUITYFULL THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US THESE WAY GOD BLESS

[@mariefoster7271]

Thank you for your suggestion.

[@jenniferwilson8160]

Wow! I have never paper pieced before but I now see I will love it...it looks foolproof! What a great teacher!!!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks so much!

[@asiahsheik2105]

Awesomeness as always thanks

[@TheFepo]

I have watched so many videos and read so many articles about paper piecing and I just was not getting it. The I just stumbled onto your channel and read the title and sighed. But I decided to watch the video anyway. The directions and instructions you provide are so very clear and the process actually makes sense to me now. Thank you.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Super fabulous. I’m so glad it helps and I’m glad you found my channel.😀

[@patriceusher4762]

Best tutorial and explanation I’ve seen Thank you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks

[@patriciatankersley625]

You are great teacher! Thank you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Wow, thank you!

[@theresafinn4257]

I love how you include the entire play list for a series.

[@CaleanWsh]

Just a reminder post for myself to start with 2 pieces facing each other! 3:10

[@susieannei5641]

I too am starting later in life...a 60 yr old who was a seamstress all her life and only dreamed of being able to make a quilt. Well, it's taken me over 40 years to work up the courage to try. And it's clear, quality tutorials like MSQC and yours that have given me the confidence. Thank you!!!!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

We're so glad you found us (and rate us as highly as MSQC). Send us photos of your finished piece, we'd love to see it.

[@elainerogers7193]

Have read the books but this is a far clearer way to understand the method

[@Luzangelicaolguin]

You're a great teacher!!!! I'm going to try it.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Have fun!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

You are a smart lady. Great way of not wasting fabric. Just add 1 inch to piece size to cut fabric! I see tutorials where plenty of fabric is wasted. Fabric is expensive to waste. At least it is in Canada

[@bryannarivera433]

Thank you so much!!

[@snuggs930]

My Bf's Mom got me a paper piecing set to help me get into quilting, and this tutorial was very helpful!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arlenewagner8209]

I had taken a class many years ago and needed a refresher. I looked at several videos and found this one to be terrific - thank you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're very welcome!

[@nyonmc6381]

Finally I could understand paper piecing. Easy to sew accurate corners. Thanks for the video.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're welcome!

[@danielahillebrand4581]

The Quilt behind you is fantastic 😍❣️ At the moment I sew by paperpiecing and puh its not easy by the first steps. But I am hopefully to do it better and better in the future. Thanks for this instructions👍🙋🏼

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

thanks - the quilt behind me is the Learning to Quilt book which is available on my website www.OnPoint-TV.com - thanks again!

[@carolcernogorsky4089]

Thank you for providing such clear steps for paper piecing. This is the best tutorial I have seen.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You are so welcome!

[@jennyatkins9343]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you for explaining so concisely.

[@minimax5210]

Nancy is quite a great instructor. Thank you Nancy!

[@iseeewe5936]

Nancy, your are indeed an artist! I have never seen such beautiful art in cloth form. Thank you for your videos, your explanation motivates me to try to make at least a small quilt. The fabrics that you select are artistic on their own.

[@theresaatkinson5040]

I do love paper piecing

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Me too 😀

[@melsilver6991]

Many thanks for your simplified instructions. I am now confident to give it a go.

[@brendapowers7024]

As an educator, I am impressed how your teaching style is outstanding, clear, and precise...Thank you for sharing your knowledge and letting us see your beautiful creations...

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Your very welcome - my pleasure - Nancy

[@maryhense5895]

Love this step by step video on paper piecing. I think I can do it now.

[@sharleenbrett265]

Thanks for introducing me to paper piecing! You are a great teacher!!!

[@neldamachovsky2439]

So very helpful demonstration, love how you teach!

[@cindyandrews3185]

That quilt behind you is outstanding

[@elainecarpenter8708]

Thank you so much! You really make it easier with these clear instructions

[@mariefoster7271]

I forgot to mention, it's been years since I've done this and your video is Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're very welcome!

[@donnacampbell8796]

Thank you! Thank you! Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Looking forward to trying this technique.

[@bnyzhny]

Very clear and complete instruction. Thank you.

[@loisln77]

Mesmerizing!

[@nancymars7975]

This is the clearest instructions I've ever seen. Thanks, will watch more of your videos

[@inawillis796]

Thank you for such clear instructions, my friend has been telling me to use paper piecing for years, I could not get my head around it, now I understand.

[@annecarson5019]

Easy to follow tutorial I cant wait to try this block Thank you.

[@katiegoulding4128]

anne carson A L

[@mainacht3509]

Excellent series, you’re a great teacher.

[@traceymcginnis5607]

Thank you. That was so much help, I’m getting ready to do a paper pieced block for a BOM and it’s been a very long time since I’ve done any of this. Your tutorial was great.

[@jenduckett2718]

Sooooo helpful. Thank you!

[@susancherepowich988]

You are great! Your videos are so clear,great job of teaching!

[@janieake8260]

Thanks for the clear instructions. Easier to understand for a beginner.

[@patboren436]

I liked this video, Nancy did a great job explaining it. I am new at Paper Piecing and seems very confusing. But I am ready to try it after this video Thank you Nancy!

[@colematthews2015]

Great video....very clear. Easy to understand

[@inawillis796]

Thank you for the clear instruction, a number of people have tried to explain this to me but I was more and more confused. Now I am going to try it!

[@kathryncooper5726]

Thank you for a fantastic tutorial. I think I can do this now. From UK

[@jeanneparent5476]

great tutorial, love how you call out the sequence

[@janesmith2561]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@patriciasteward8533]

Wow...love it...cant wait to try something...soooo easyto follow!!

[@joycemcfarland4560]

Enjoyed watching this video so much, it was so very helpful.

[@karenread469]

Great tutorials. I was so confused about paper piecing. Not now. You have made it so easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandracomeau3082]

OMG! I am sure there are other videos showing this, but fell across yours. THANK YOU! I am not even done with my first block yet can see how all your advice was worth a million bucks. You are always so clear and concise. Now back to my block - it's a blast, thanks to you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks Sandra - I'm glad you found us!! Keep watching and sharing, Nancy

[@jesspeak7543]

Thank you for the great, clear instructions. Definitely worth a try.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Yes, give it a try and let us know how it turns out.

[@carolvanleer3386]

Great teaching style. Very clear and pleasant. I'm going to subscribe. Thanks for this video!

[@susanalberts5334]

i love the quilt behind you ! thank you for teaching.

[@Richiedei50]

Great tutorial. Thank you so much. I’ve been wanting to try paper piecing for so long - I feel more confident now. 🤗

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You are so welcome!

[@redguitar12]

Very clear, very helpful! Thanks!

[@lailaalrabighi7867]

thank you for teaching

[@annphilbeck5174]

I told my quilt guild about you. You are a great teacher, for new quilters, and intermediate quilters and experienced quilters! Really cant tell you how much I enjoy your teachings.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Ann. I’m so glad you like to shows - and thanks for the encouragement!I would love to come visit your guild - I’m in Michigan, where are you?

[@annphilbeck5174]

Williamsburg, VA

[@richardmcfarland5800]

Your tutorials are concise and easy to follow. I am new to paper piecing, having completed only half a dozen blocks so far. I, too, use the vellum and also purchased the add a quarter plus ruler. Thanks for all your helpful tips and keep the tutorials coming!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thank you! I'm glad you're finding them so helpful.

[@cheryleverill1394]

Thanks! So clear! I was so nervous about FPP, but you took away my fears. Now, to try it out!

[@laikagonzalez9879]

I recently tried a paper piecing design and out of frustration cut it up and threw in trash. After seeing this video I’m going to try again! Thank you so much.

[@cheryls4526]

I"m looking to learn how to do this.. this was very informative.. now to practice.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I love your tutorial. It was easy to understand. I have a paper pieced project I need to do and this really helped.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thank you! Send us a photo of it when you're done. We'd love to see it!

[@melissabee3163]

Thank you! This was so clear and helpful!

[@francescar5672]

Tried someone else's paper piecing video before this one. I wish I had found your video first. Your instructions and process were much clearer than the other video. Thank you!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.

[@katywuste9054]

Great video, very succinct

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Glad you liked it :)

[@cynthiatower1912]

You make it look so easy. Your presentation helped me. I’m going to try paper piecing. My aunt made a beautiful mariner compass. That is what I’m aspiring-to.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Please let me know how it goes - send a picture to [e-mail] - Nancy

[@willowharrison6754]

Beautiful quilts

[@zenywalker3506]

Really nice, you make it easy to follow!!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

thanks Zeny :)

[@loraineh59]

wow thank you....im going to give it a try..

[@OnwardRose]

thank you this is so helpful

[@christinabachini4504]

I have made an 18" mariners compass block and will follow your instructions to make a quilt similar to the one you have on the back of your set. it is beautiful.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

That would be fabulous!! Did you know you can purchase the book for the pattern and instructions for that quilt? on our website www.onpoint-tv.com - under the shop feature :)

[@knudviumkristensen6068]

Thank you for a very good instruction , now i will try it

[@knudviumkristensen6068]

Ineke Kristensen from Danmark

[@wickedforgood66]

That was a really great paper piecing lesson! I get it now. haha

[@jennifermarsh9639]

i loved ur video. so far this is the best video ive found to learn how to paper piece. ive been wanting to do this butterfly one and other videos were the simpler patterns. this is lil better to follow with the different angles like the butterfly. i got two points done. have six more to do. thank you sooooo much for showing each step as u go.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You're welcome! Send us a photo when you're done.

[@jennifermarsh9639]

i canr seem to figure out how to put a pic on here

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

You can email it to us at [e-mail] or post on our Facebook page - here's the link: facebook.com/OnPointCrafts/

[@angelaharding1197]

this woould be good for stash you make it look so easy

[@patriciasergent5391]

angela harding Thank you! Nice and clear! Good job!👍💕

[@debbiewhiteman7173]

Looks difficult but I'm betting after you do a few it will get easier. Thanks for this tutorial!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Yes! Give it a try. Thanks for watching

[@gingerjohnson5762]

very good. I am going to practice your show was very clear and concise. There was no showing off and rolling the eyes!

[@annaearley7906]

Is your nail polish O.P.I Hello Kitty? That's one of my favorites.

[@bhaktidevidasi5882]

wow !! you are good girl

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks!

[@katemorgan4346]

Thank you! I would like to make my own designs for paper piecing and wondered if you could share how the numbering works. Is there a system explaining the order of numbering the pieces? Hope this makes sense... Love your work!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Kate, the numbers is usually from the inside out - so if you were doing a log cabin you would start with the center and the numbers follow as the rows go out. Having said that, i do most of my paper piece designing on the Electric Quilt program, then it pretty much numbers it for me! :) Nancy

[@sandybrey8022]

I am learning a lot from your videos and love your background quilts! Your selection of quilt colors is amazing to me. I would love to purchase some of the patterns like the tulip centered paper piecing quilt. How can I purchase patterns from this and other background quilts that are used in your videos?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Sandy - the book for that quilt and more are available on my website www.onpoint-tv.com - thanks!!

[@lucilleguerrini-burks2290]

This tutorial is awesome......thank you for your teaching..and explaining. And, where can we purchase the. Add a quarter ruler

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Thanks Lucille! Try your local quilt/sewing store for the ruler. They should be able to assist you.

[@sprklhair]

Ive watched your video on the New York beauty with your tip to add an 1/8 to the outside edge. Do you do the same with this tulip block? I absolutely love your teaching style. thank you for all your great videos!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Debra, I don't normally add the extra 1/8" to the edges of "noramal" paper pieced designs, but it doesn't mean you couldn't. the reason i find it helpful on the NYB is becuase of the curved piecing, that seems to distort the block so that extra helps it be square in the end.Thanks for the question,Nancy

[@cathycoughenour3849]

Love the quilt behind you! Where can I get the pattern/kit! Great videos!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

We're currently working on this. Stay tuned for more information this summer.

[@s.m.j.4817]

Verla trabajar anima a iniciarse en el patchwork. Venden online la regla que utiliza para cortar? Es de 1/4 de pulgada? Gracias por compartir.

[@annanoel-roduner6402]

Thank you, very easy and clear instructions. HOWEVER: How does one make a mirror image pattern? (The above does not need one). There are patterns which need to be made in the mirror image. Please help!

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Anna - honestly I don’t know, I have never tried. I’m wondering if that is something you can ask your copier to do? Is there a mirror image option on your copier? Good luck, I hope that helps.

[@lindawasko9622]

I've never done paper piecing before. Your tutorial is wonderful. I was hoping to use your pattern, and follow along, but can't find your pattern. Can it be purchased anywhere?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Linda, the pattern is available on our website www.onpoint-tv.com all of the individual lessons are available or you can purchase the entire "Learning to Quilt" pattern.

[@angelamorini9110]

Hello! First of all this was the greatest tutorial ever. Thank you so much for posting this! I would love very much to get this pattern. I saw in a reply to another comment that you said it was available on your website, but I went to your site and could not find it anywhere. Is it not available?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hello Angela - thanks!! it is available on our website, here is the link: www.onpoint-tv.com/product/learning-to-quilt-the-complete-set The book is an EBook so you can use all the links through out the book to take you directly to the video that shows that technique. Of course you can print the book also if you choose to have for making notes.

[@cindifairchild1846]

With your video I am confident I can try this and make it turn out like it’s suppose to but I am confused on when you sew past the outside line of the pattern and when you don’t. If unsure can you stop at the outside line and have the pattern still be right?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Cindy, by sewing off the edge on the lines that are on the edge of the pattern your seem allowance will just be more secure😊

[@gailfitzpatrick3367]

So before you even start the paper piecing, do you cut out all the small parts. knowing where they go?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Gail, I do cut the fabrics for those smaller pieces but always bigger than they need to be. Place your ruler on the piece and cut a fabric piece at least 1" bigger to accomidate the 1/4" seam allowance.Thanks for the quesiton - Nancy

[@VeraFernandesverasevents]

Yes, very easy to see on vellum...any specific brand recommended?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Vera - C&T Publishing still makes on - it's called "Simple Foundation" - i think :)

[@VeraFernandesverasevents]

Thanks, I found Simple Foundation on Craftsy. I really enjoy watching your tutorials, and thank you for replying to my comments and questions.

[@wendylshapiro]

What is the name of the quilt hanging as a backdrop to Nancy's tutorial. It's beautiful and I'd love to get the pattern.

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Wendy :) - that quilt is the "Learning to Quilt" quilt - it is the pattern and instructions I wrote about 15 years ago and have been teaching at my local quilt shop here in Grand Rapids, MI - the pattern and all instructions are available for purchase on our website www.onpoint-tv.com - thanks for watching!!

[@Ione1916]

I'm a beginner. These look pretty advanced. Do have any videos for beginners?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Rebecca, this is the beginner one :) - try it, you can do it. The full book Learning to Quilt is available on my website www.onpoint-tv.com

[@annemellas7420]

What determines when you sew past the line off the page and when you stop at the line where design ends?

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

If the design line is at the edge, I sew off. If the design starts or ends in the middle of the design I start and stop at the line. Hope this helps :)

[@Vanessa-pe1fo]

Nice video! my only question is ... how do you know when to sew all the way off of the design...only on straight stitches not the 45 degree one? that is the only thing I was confused about...thanks, V

[@QuiltingWithNancy]

Hi Vanessa, anytime the seam ends at the edge of the design i sew all the way off. I only stop sewing on the inside lines of the design. Hope this helps :)Nancy