Foundation Paper Piecing with Catherine-Marie Longtin

About this course

The workshop introduces foundation paper piecing through the Concentric Square and Tile Variation patterns. Participants will make a sample of each block while examining how the method can produce crisp, precise patchwork with fabrics such as silk or linen. Teaching focuses on the fundamentals of the technique and on handling fabric and shape with greater accuracy. The completed blocks can be considered as starting points for a quilt or mounted textile artwork.

What you'll learn

• Apply the foundation paper piecing method to construct patchwork blocks.
• Make sample blocks using the Concentric Square and Tile Variation patterns.
• Improve accuracy when piecing demanding fabrics such as silk and linen.
• Explore ways to develop individual blocks into a quilt or mounted textile artwork.

Is this course right for you?

This workshop is intended for improvers who are confident machine stitchers. It suits learners who want to practise foundation paper piecing through guided work on two sample blocks while exploring how those designs could be developed into larger textile pieces.

• Designed for confident machine stitchers.
• Suitable for learners interested in working with challenging fabrics such as silk or linen.