Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts introduces quiltmakers to foundation piecing with 8 sensational projects that range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt. The book begins with simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilter’s confidence to try more involved patterns. Paper piecing is a time-honored method to achieve precise, sharp points and perfectly matched seams in quilt blocks. The method is ideal for making small blocks with intricate angles and is experiencing a surge in popularity with the trend towards mini and pictorial quilts. The step-by-step projects in this book are modern and contemporary, using both solid and bold colors to emphasize the complex, but easily made, shapes achieved with paper piecing.

Jeanie Jenkins is a life-long sewer and award-winning quiltmaker. Jeanie shares her quiltmaking passion by teaching both beginner and intermediate classes. She is a professional longarm quilter and designer of beautiful quits. Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts is her first book. She resides in Toronto, Ontario.

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Have you ever wanted to try foundation piecing but you’re not sure where to start? This book provides a great introduction to foundation piecing with eight projects that have a modern feel.

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