Freezer paper quilting

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Freezer Paper Piecing TutorialPaper piecing generally involves sewing fabric pieces directly to a piece of paper to create a quilt block. It makes for perfectly crisp looking piecing of sometimes i…

Printing on fabric can be done.

Free motion quilting can be tricky to get the hang of when you are just starting out. One thing that can make it easier and less intimidating is drawing or transferring the quilting design or motif onto the quilt top or project. Ashley Hough shows you how to do this using freezer paper, which eliminates the need to draw directly on the fabric.

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I mentioned before that, finishing the bubbles quilt (which I eventually named "Color of Lightness, Color of Joy"), I realized that I had used freezer paper in three different ways in the process of making it. That's a good illustration of its versatility and usefulness for the quilt-building industry! And that's by no means an exhaustive list, I personally use it in two different ways for hand appliqué and for curved piecing as well (but that's a different story). As I didn't plan to write…

What comes to your mind when you think about foundation paper piecing? I always think - No thank you! Because I dread removing papers. A few years back I made couple of New York beauty quilts which were foundation paper pieced. I swore I would never do it again because tearing papers off was too time consuming and tedious. Now I am working on a new pattern Hexie Tree in collaboration with Catalina from Amarar Creacions and we are using an alternative paper piecing method using freezer paper.

I sort of view foundation piecing as a necessary evil: it's the only way to piece certain types of patterns, like stars and compass roses. I love both. What I don't like is the fabric waste and with the traditional style, needing to make a separate template of each partial block and then tearing off the paper. So I was delighted when I ran across using freezer paper in the November 2009 issue of American Quilter magazine. It eliminates the need for multiple templates and for tearing off the…

Stumped on how to do freezer paper appliqué? This helpful tutorial from Simone Quilts has detailed instructions on the best way to do it. With a detailed list of supplies needed and step-by-step p…

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When I shared my first feathered star I got a few comments about using the freezer paper foundation piecing method. I tried to respond, but for some reason some of my comments/responses are not going through - so I'm not sure if it worked. I used the same method recently for making butterfly blocks for Chelsea's Round Trip Quilts center, and I thought I'd share it here. Self drafted 4" square (finished) butterfly blocks. The first thing your going to need to do is trace or print your paper…

Freezer paper has been a kitchen staple for generations. Crafters, quilters and hobby enthusiasts are already aware that freezer ...

Freezer Paper Piecing TutorialPaper piecing generally involves sewing fabric pieces directly to a piece of paper to create a quilt block. It makes for perfectly crisp looking piecing of sometimes i…

Freeze paper sticks to fabric when ironed on and doesn't leave a residue when it's removed making it a great choice for making quilting templates when fusible isn't required

Learn how to print any image or text on a fabric with the help of this video tutorial. It's super easy and fun to do!

Emma Jean Jansen on Instagram: "•Part 2• Freezer paper foundation piecing tutorial. This technique is super accurate and fun. The freezer paper can be used up to 8 times and at the end there’s no need to remove paper. That’s my favourite part! Stay tuned for part 3 The pattern is my Wheels of Fortune quilt about to be re-released with extra sizes! #emmajeanjansen #emmajeanjansenpattern #wheelsoffortunequilt #wheelsoffortunequiltpattern #foundationpiecing #freezerpaperfoundationpiecing…

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