Sew a Star Block with Carol Doak

Join the renowned Carol Doak in crafting a beautiful quilt block from her newest book, 60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars.
Learn from her expert tips and techniques to master precision piecing and intricate designs. From fabric selection to the final stitches, Carol shares her wealth of knowledge, making this a perfect opportunity for both beginners and experienced quilters alike to enhance their skills.
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00:00 Introduction
00:22 Choose Your Block
00:47 Cut & Organize Fabric
02:32 Prepare Pattern
04:05 Foundation Paper
04:57 Trim Paper
07:04 Sew First Foundation
19:08 Trimming
22:10 Joining A&B
23:24 Pressing
25:58 Sewing Center of Block
26.51 Closing

[@joannhughes7564]

Thank you so much, Carol. I always follow you because you are an excellent teacher. Adhearing to your instructions always produces results that are perfect and I am proud of my finished projects. I am currently in a class at my local quilt shop, Abbi Mays Fafric Shop in North Muskegon, Michigan and we are using your book,-" 60 Fabulous paper-Pieced Stars", I feel very comfortable in the class because of your videos. Thank you again. Blessings, Joann

[@juliarapson5390]

thank yu, thank you, thank you. wonderful tutorial and absolutely am in awe of the book

[@springslady1]

Really good tips!!! Have been a follower for a long long time!!!

[@kaypatterson1378]

Your paper IS the BEST!

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

And you my friend are my new best friend. Delighted you love the Carol Doak Foundation Paper as much as I do.

[@user-dl6zx7px3n]

I have been making your blocks from your free bonus FPP block from Facebook, read all your instructions but I have still picked up more tricks of the trade from your Wonderfull You Tube video. Thank you so much for your generosity. I am still waiting for your lovely book and can't wait until it arrives.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Hopefully your book will arrive soon!

[@anndotsey1910]

Thank you for a very detailed explanation for the process of foundation paper piecing. I have never seen such a clear and exact tutorial. I have never tried a FPP block, but I am now ready to give it a go.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

I appreciate such positive feedback.

[@esther5333]

My copy of your book is being delivered tomorrow!!! I'm so excited!!

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

I am excited for you!

[@jeniferaragon7267]

What a great lesson. Several times I rolled my eyes at myself for not having figured out the best practices, like use the light on your machine to check fabric placement (instead of holding it up to the ambient light in the room, shifting about to find the brightest spot). I guess that's why you are a book writer and I am just following directions. 😂😂. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and experience!❤

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Sometimes it is those little things that make the light go on....sorry for the pun...lol

[@terribishop5313]

❤❤❤❤ Got it, being delivered tomorrow, cant wait!!! Thank you

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Great! I look forward to seeing your beautiful stars.

[@LindaRDavis-it8ev]

This was wonderful.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@lauraruthruff4741]

I ordered your book.. I'm anxious to try your method as in the past my center point always had a lot of bulk and does not lay flat

[@julieh4816]

This tutorial is brilliant. FPP is always daunting to my brain, but I feel I can give it a go now!

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Yeah!!! Delighted you have confidence to give it a go.

[@beverlyakins2374]

Great tutorial with awesome tips, beautiful fabric and block. Can’t wait to try a block

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Thank you so much for the kind comments.

[@Bafford1910]

A wonderful tutorial with great tips.

[@lorraineadkins3743]

Great information

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@lonettehendrick9836]

I'm so glad I found you on Facebook! I love this tutorial. Can't wait to get started. Thank you so much. I am also waiting to get two of your books I ordered.

[@conniel.4601]

I’ve got a lot of your books. Haven’t pp’d in a while, you inspired me to do it. Thanks.

[@joanwiggins9993]

Thanks for the demonstration. I plan to start making stars in the next couple of weeks. I am a visual learner, and this demonstration makes the book's explanation a little clearer.

[@user-mg1fz7bn3w]

I took a class from you years ago and this video is a great refresher! I would like to know what kind of scissors you are using in this video. I like the pink grippy part. They look much easier to pick up and use.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

They are called Curved Pointed Snips and I got them from Tool-tron

[@user-mg1fz7bn3w]

@@CarolDoak-rg5yb I found them on the Tool-tron website. Thank you!

[@cfleyfel855]

Thank you for this video. What do you think about using freezer paper? I was using freezer paper before.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

I am not a fan of the freezer paper way of doing paper piecing, because you need to fold, accurately, sew accurately and the freezer paper does not stabilize the points when you join units. A paper foundation only requires you sew on a line and stabilizes all your seams and points.

[@patd3376]

What do you think about the freezer paper way of doing the paper piecing?

[@bn9242]

Some people like the freezer paper way of piecing, but I find I don't get as accurate that way. I much prefer sewing on paper so I'm more accurate.

[@CarolDoak-rg5yb]

I am not a fan of the freezer paper way of doing paper piecing, because you need to fold, accurately, sew accurately and the freezer paper does not stabilize the points when you join units. A paper foundation only requires you sew on a line and stabilizes all your seams and points.