Paper Piecing - No sewing through Paper! Beginner Project. Episode 23

If steering straight over the lines on paper has proven difficult for you, this video will show you a more reliable method and it saves needles, ink, and paper because the pattern is reusable! I hope this helps you reach for the stars! Print out my Basic Star pattern below and have fun!
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[@wilycat5290]

Fascinating paper piecing procedure. I rarely paper piece anything, I dislike it so much. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@KandGDeCelle]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this tutorial. I've paper pieced by sewing through the paper, also by using a wax paper template & love the way Clare explains the process, step-by-step, showing why she's doing the extra effort for ACCURACY. I originally viewed this video as I got this lightbox for Christmas & haven't used it yet & was looking for inspiration! Clare exceeded my expectations! Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@analaughlin1071]

Thank you for this tutorial, very clear and helpful. Your voice is very pleasant and makes it easy to follow instructions. Love the light box!

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you😁

[@karmelsowers7834]

Game changer! This method was introduced at our guild meeting.

[@clare-rowley]

😎 😎

[@quilt64]

Beautiful block and I love how your machine is painted! it is stunning!

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you 😁

[@TheTruckingScribe]

I love how you explain paper piecing.

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you!

[@shereesews]

You amaze me! Your brain is always thinking up new and creative methods and alternatives! Thanks!

[@clare-rowley]

Always trying to make things easier 😁 so more people can play! Thank you so much!

[@peggyfanning9258]

Thank you for the free pattern!

[@clare-rowley]

You're welcome 😊

[@joankupczyk1475]

I really appreciate your video and am so glad I found you. You make everything very east to understand, Thanks so much.

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you! ❤

[@archivist68]

I just saw your video. This is the first time I've understood paper piecing. You filled in the gaps for me! Also, when I started quilting I realized I needed to acquire something to set my seams without heat. I used to be in the book arts and had a drawer full of tools so I came up with both a bone folder, which reduces friction on the fabric when the folder is pressed to it, and I found a small ink brayer from block printing that I've had for so long. I am glad I can use these now in paper piecing! Thank you for your video!

[@clare-rowley]

My pleasure! I was confused by it as well and knew I needed to learn so I could help others get it after having many say they couldn't figure it out. Thank you for sharing!

[@madebynorma]

Hi!!! As a new quilter I appreciate this video so much, I like to use a little very little glue to help me. Thank you!! Well explained

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you! I'm so happy you've found this video helpful and welcome to my channel😁💚

[@juliemills6716]

So many great tips!!!

[@carolinehonse35]

Brilliant idea and superb instruction!

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you!!!😁💜

[@mariod7473]

I am just getting interested by paper piecing and your video is the best among dozens of others, thank you, now I can get into this....

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you for commenting!

[@cynthiatower1912]

Loved this video. 1st time watching you. I like your instruction,you make it so easy to follow. Your voice is pleasing to listen to and don’t talk to fast. I’ve always wanted to try paper piercing, but I dint like the fact you have to sew through the paper. So this method eliminates that. I will be watching as try this method. Thanks

[@miamerrick2410]

This is brilliant

[@bridgetwhite5547]

That looks a good way to save paper and achieve accuracy. Thanks

[@clare-rowley]

You're welcome and thank you for commenting 😊

[@iriswidelski8215]

Brilliant🌠

[@texasproud8822]

Great info. Thanks

[@StampNStitch]

I just started to make quilts. I am so happy that I can use my new Cutterpillar Glow Premium I bought on black Friday. Yeah! Hubby can't get mad! LMAO

[@clare-rowley]

It's a game changer!

[@tribalwoman138]

I really enjoyed this video. I learned how to sew with out sewing on the paper. Thank you🎉

[@clare-rowley]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ttnt8883]

Great tutorial, thanks

[@artiejohnson703]

I am going to have to get some of this spray. It works great holding everything together. Thanks for sharing your video with all of us. New subscriber. ❤

[@clare-rowley]

Welcome to my channel and Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄

[@cindyherget5196]

Thank you I really like your way This way makes so much more sense with my brain. With the ability to fold back in this case it would make sense to not sew thorough the paper and that to me would be the worst part... getting all the paper out of my stitches. Now to find out if you have a better way of doing more complicated pieces and tiny pieces I love your color choices A great burst of colors beating bulk seems into submission

[@jillbecker8651]

I can’t thank you enough! You’ve shown me the way to simplify paper piecing!

[@dedeobar4458]

This is the best way I have seen, I have kinda done this way and really like this video.... thanks Dede

[@Xxgamerguy99]

Learned so much! Thanks!!

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you!

[@momof2641]

Freezer paper is my favorite way to do paper piecing, it’s a lot easier and the results are much neater

[@clare-rowley]

Glad you found a way you like 👍

[@brendafoley6995]

There we go!!!

[@susanrichey6039]

That sewing machine is so beautiful! ❤

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you!

[@gladysdiaz7461]

Acabo de encontrar éste tutorial, no se absolutamente nada de su idioma, pero exelente explicación, hermoso trabajo, trataré de hacerlo, gracias Dios te bendiga, un saludo desde Bogotá Colombia

[@dixielady]

This is your first video I've ever seen. This is an awesome technique! Thank you so much!! They just did a lesson on paper piecing in quilt class, but my printer ate my newsprint paper. (It was sooo fun picking 20+ pieces of shredded paper out of my printer for over 20min...) I've learnt to abhor flying geese, so this might just be my ticket to NOT having my points disappear into the seam allowance 😀 Unrelated: What kind of machine is that?? It's GORGEOUS! Yes, bad reason to buy a sewing machine, and I have two that are 'perfectly good' and 'work wonderfully', respectively; but that's not stopping my machine envy 😍😂

[@clare-rowley]

It's a Baby Lock Crescendo that I painted 😁🧡

[@dixielady]

@@clare-rowley You can *paint* a sewing machine?? 🤸💃 Can I ask what kind of paint and what technique you used??

[@jacquelineengland3283]

Thanks for the clear explanation. Is it posdible to follow without the glue.

[@clare-rowley]

Sure. You can use this with Freezer paper and also sew through paper. This is just an alternative to wasting paper.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Happy Holidays👍🏼🎄

[@clare-rowley]

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@dianeduncan5814]

Great tutorial Clare, I love the lightbox/cutting mat, Shame they don't have them here in Australia, they would be very handy :D

[@clare-rowley]

Thank You! We ship world wide 😉

[@hansvillewa]

Diane, just go to the hardware store and ask them to cut a piece of plexiglass the size of your light box. My husband cut mine. Plexiglass is very inexpensive. I then taped it (wth some very strong tape) all around the edges. I use that as a cutting board. It lasts a very long time. I've done this to a large and small light box and one has lasted over six years. When you feel it replaced...it's easy. I also write with a permanent marker on my plexiglass for different reasons....and it all erases with alcohol.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Tyfs!

[@clare-rowley]

YW! TYFC! 😁💜

[@chicago911susy]

This was beautifully done. Just wondering how long it takes to make one block.

[@clare-rowley]

It took just under 14 minutes when not filming :)

[@donnafendelet5040]

Where do I find a light box like this...is it meant for paper piecing or do all light box allowing to cut on it?

[@clare-rowley]

You'll find them here www.creativefeet.com/products/tools/cutterpillar-glow-light-boards and Yes they are designed to handle the pressure applied when pushing down with a rotary cutter and the mats are clear and amazing!

[@mafa4999]

Gostei demais desse bloco! 👏🏻

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you!

[@fredaweigand3276]

I love the idea of not using a lot of paper to do paper piecing,thanks so much for the video .

[@clare-rowley]

Me too! Great minds think alike 😁💖

[@suepeterson5675]

I've never done paper piecing & was wondering, do you have material on grain like you would with a regular pattern? Also I did not know if you can cut n the light box ? Thank you 👍😊

[@terigriffith]

Because the fabric is held on the paper the grain direction doesn't matter as much and when it is quilted the fabric's drape is held by the backing. If you have thin or order fabric, you could spray starch the fabric before you cut.

[@clare-rowley]

Grain is not as important on a quilt as it would be on a garment because the fabric will be anchored by the backing and batting. The light tablet I used on this video can be found here www.creativefeet.com/products/tools/cutterpillar-glow-light-boards and are designed for cutting on them with the self-healing mat that is designed for them. I was not cutting on the tablet surface.

[@denheels]

Would a stitch in the ditch foot work? I don’t have this same foot.

[@clare-rowley]

You can try, if not, then you should know you can use my Satinedge foot on your machine 😁

[@hansvillewa]

I just saw your tutorial and love it. I have never seen your channel but I subscribed as it looks like a very educational one. I was wondering....if you are doing a Foundation Pieced project like say, Violet Craft's Elephant...can you also cut your pieces in advance? Wouldn't you still have to sew your fabric to that huge paper? Nice to find out you didn't. Thanks for your video.

[@clare-rowley]

Just seeing your question. The reason I do it this way is to eliminate sewing through paper.

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

I’m a newbie! Quick question, if I do it paperless what do I set my stitches in inches not cm:) do You starch all your material so that it presses flat or can I just leave it naked?

[@clare-rowley]

If I say 2mm = 12 stitches per inch and if I say 1.8 it's like 20 stitches per inch. If you don't press open you're more likely to break a needle when quilting.

[@meshaknits4456]

I'm curious how this would work on a paper piecing project where the templates have tons of teeny tiny folds to make

[@clare-rowley]

I'll be filming more!

[@clare-rowley]

For those of you still wanting to chat - the chat was closed automatically, so leave your messages in the comments and I'll stay here with you for a bit longer :)

[@bevgilson483]

Great tutorial, what is the wooden paper folder called

[@clare-rowley]

Wooden Presser www.creativefeet.com/products/wooden-fabric-pressers

[@tonilerch876]

I am wondering about the spray adhesive that you used.... is this for sewing? does it gum up your needle?

[@clare-rowley]

No. I use a permanent spray adhesive. This works best because after it sets, it remains sticky but doesn't transfer any stickiness to anything. It makes your paper a repositionable sticker :)

[@christi4169]

@@clare-rowley Do you think Quilt Basting spray would work?

[@clare-rowley]

@christi4169 Yes, but spray the batting, not the fabric, and you'll need to use a foot to FMQ.

[@sarahkuzma9]

You can cut on a light board? I did not know this.

[@clare-rowley]

Yes!😁

[@erindav1]

Prob one of the best tutorials but this whole process is a bit intimidating. I just printed out the pattern, cut the pieces and glued them to the fabric and sewed. What would the drawback to this be?

[@clare-rowley]

The needle becomes damaged when sewing through paper and then cuts the fabric fibers, weakening the quilt. If the quilt will only be a wall hanging, there's no reason not to sew through paper other than wasting paper and the time to remove it. It may seem as if this process takes longer, but it actually is faster once your brain is trained. Also, tearing the paper away weakens the stitching unless you're using a really thin paper. I hope this helps make sense as to why I worked to not see through the paper, and thanks for commenting! 😁

[@karacalkins1389]

What kind of sewing machine is on your front page ?

[@clare-rowley]

if you're talking about my daisies and butterfly machine it is a babylock that used to be called the quilters choice.

[@brendafoley6995]

Discount code? For watching live to the end!! Thank you!

[@clare-rowley]

I've added things in the description and I'll post the coupon code there as well. If you're viewing this video and find the coupon and it doesn't work, it is because it's a limited time 1 use per person coupon for those who were watching LIVE on our video Premiere :)

[@deborahweddle8549]

I tried to find the links for the pattern and for the products without luck - will you send them in this reply?

[@clare-rowley]

Thank you so much for letting me know about our broken links! We just opened a new www.creativefeet.com site and they are all fixed now! To go directly to the Basic Star Pattern create.clarerowley.com/groups/4313373/topics/4542292 This is a link within my free online school :)

[@kathystoessner7602]

I don't see the star pattern, am I looking in the wrong place?

[@clare-rowley]

www.creativefeet.com/sites/default/files/cn/ep23/basic-star-pattern.pdf :D

[@vandanasanjay4032]

Hi, can you please explain, what is "Paper Piecing"? I have heard of this many times. But, didn't understand what it means? 😊

[@clare-rowley]

It's a method that allows for more detail and eliminates being accurate with your seam allowances.

[@mumtazramjeancoowar3045]

Hi all ..can someone plz tell me what the size is for one rectangle! Thanks loads

[@clare-rowley]

There's a link to the pattern under the Description See More

[@joannr13]

HI~ I did not know there is an iron away pen? I need one of those!!!

[@clare-rowley]

Yes, they are called Frixtion pens by Pilot.😀

[@bethodishoo907]

Using freezer paper would eliminate the need for adhesive

[@clare-rowley]

It didn't last as long or hold the fabric a well when I tired it.

[@vandanasanjay4032]

And, why is it used for? 😊

[@clare-rowley]

To make complicated quilts.

[@surriela7101]

I tried to download the free pattern but it says I have to pay to join.

[@clare-rowley]

No. It's free to join and that pattern is in the Quilting Topic. You can 📞 if you need help. See our contact page at www.creativefeet.com

[@surriela7101]

@@clare-rowley its ok - I created an account but still cannot find the pattern. I will just make something else. Thankyou for trying to help though.

[@clare-rowley]

@@surriela7101 Please contact me [e-mail] so I can help you better.

[@clare-rowley]

@@surriela7101 I added the direct link into the description of this video. Enjoy!

[@lorrainepaul6962]

Sew with NO cotton on the lines and then you can fold the paper very fast..

[@clare-rowley]

Not sure what you're saying? 💛

[@brendafoley6995]

facebook.com/groups/clarerowley/permalink/10158137056316632/ The pdf

[@laurathilges14]

Seems like you are making this harder than it needs to be.

[@clare-rowley]

No paper to remove, better for the needle and one print out. Just experimenting with other options. 😁