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" Foundation Piecing Basics"
A Needle size 14 and Stitch size 14 to 18 is used
to make removal of the paper foundation easy.
In paper foundation you sew on each straight line of
the pattern in the order that is is numbered. Cut first
2 fabric pieces according to size needed, plus extra
for a 1/4 or 1/2 seam allowance.
Place first 2 fabric pieces, RIGHT sides together on
back of foundation paper along sewing line 1 & 2.
Pin to hold in place, check alignment by holding
entire project up to a light if desired.
Sew along line, fold paper back along the same line
just sewed and trim the seam allowance desired.
Fold paper back into place, flip number 2 fabric over
(both sides of fabric will be showing) and press.
Add each single piece of fabric with RIGHT side down
against the back of the paper, sew fold paper, trim,
and press as before. When section A & B are finished
sew together along indicated section lines.
ROSE EXAMPLE: 2 sections...A (15 pieces) B (8 pieces)
NOTE: Always cut favric pieces from WRONG side of
fabric for correct alignment when flipped.

There are two types of foundations used in paper foundation piecing:
One is a pattern on paper where the fabric is sewn onto the paper
pattern
lines in numerical order and the paper being removed when the project is
finished.
The second is a pattern on fabric where the fabric is sewn onto the
fabric pattern
lines in numerical order giving you another layer of fabric to you
finished project.
On the "Kimmad Kountry Design" page you will find examples of paper
foundation
patterns which are also in color and color coded making them very easy
to follow.
The original colored pattern may be copied at any copy machine, so that
it can be
kept as a quide, while using the copied version for your project.
*Always use the original pattern to copy from, and use the same copy
machine
for all the blocks being used in any given quilt project, as all copy
machines will vary
the pattern slightly and different copy machines will give different
variances.
*Patterns may also be traced with a pen that is made for iron
transferring
and then ironed onto a piece of fabric, giving you a choice of paper or
fabric
foundation, or both.
Any tips or info about transferring patterns to fabric, that anyone has
tried, could be
left in the tip section and would be greatly appreciated.

ATTACHING THE BINDING
   Beginning near the middle of any side, align binding and quilt raw
edges.   Sew to the corner and stop stitching 1/4" from the quilt edge;
backstitch to secure.   Remove from sewing machine.   Fold the binding
strip up and back down over itself, creating a diagonal fold, aligning
raw edges on the second side, and pin in place.   Beginning 1/4" from
the quilt edge(same point where stitching stopped on the first side),
sew binding to second side and stop stitching 1/4 " from next corner
edge; backstitch.   Remove from sewing machine and continue in the same
manner.   After sewing all sides, finish using the technique of your
choice.   Wrap binding around to the back side, using your fingers to
maniputlate each corner to achieve a miter on both front and back
sides.   Pin and blind stitch in place.

Fabric Foundation: A tip that I have recently been made aware of, is a product called "wonder-under" and other similar products that can be cut to fit the size you want in
your printer and used to create a fabric foundation pattern.
Ther paper backing is peeled off leaving the fabric with your printed pattern,
giving you a fabric foundation pattern to sew on. This is a easy and great way to
have fabric foundation patterns.
I have not tried this myself as of to date, but certainly do plan to do so and will let
you know how it worked for me, plus would appreciate and info from anyone else that
has tried this product in this way.
A simple and easy pattern like the heart, diamond, club, spade and combo
would work great to use for this fabric foundation experiment