Paper quilt

Once upon a time, I used to quilt . I wasn't super-great at it, but I loved it and had fun. I think it's the graphic designer in me seeing ...

"Are there any parents who would be interested in working on the class auction project this year?" Me, "YES!!!" I am usually the first one to raise my hand when a teacher asks for help with an art project. I love working with the students on group projects. Last year we made two beautiful quilts (which you can read about here and here) which raised over $1,000 for the school. It was a great project, but it was also a huge time and a bit of a financial investment. This year I was determined…

This impressive display is a perfect project for Grandparents Day or a special presentation for an elementary art class, (grades 1-5). My inspiration came from Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids, by …

Our Free Paper Piecing Patterns Library includes step-by-step instructions for the beginner. Multiple sizes to download on your home computer.

2016 Topic 13: Paper Piecing Urtica Well hello everyone, Darcy here bringing you a brand new topic. For the next fortnight we will be exploring Paper Piecing. We will be encouraging you to paint and decorate papers to use, or even better use up all your old scraps. If you like jigsaws then you will love paper piecing, and the arrangements can be as simple or as complicated as you wish. First let's clear any confusion about what paper piecing actually is and how it differs from Foundation…

Make a kid's quilt craft and help your preschooler (or older kid!) practice glueing, pattern making, and creativity! Read 'The Quiltmaker's Gift' - the book is all about being selfless, giving, and the magic of sewing!

Back in November we spent a week with The Quilt and all things square with a few other shapes thrown in. One of my favorite projects was ...

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Learn all of the ins and outs of how to foundation paper piece with this comprehensive article and free pattern.

Paper piecing is a precise quilting technique that results in intricate designs and sharp points. It's a great way to achieve complex patterns that might be difficult with traditional piecing methods. Explore 20 free paper piecing patterns to add charm to your quilting projects. Learn easy-to-follow paper piecing quilt patterns and discover new designs that will elevate your crafting skills. From simple and geometric shapes to intricate motifs, these free patterns are sure to inspire…

Weaving paper was one of my favorite crafts to do as a kid. It was really fun to see ordinary paper transformed into a paper weaving masterpiece!

Meet Sami Lange, a paper artist in Phoenix, Arizona who has been cutting, dyeing, and stitching paper for the past sixteen years. Her work h...

I found a great use for scraps....make them into a quilt block to be used on a card or scrapbook page! The template for these cards is on the Scrapedia website. In order to make the quilt block the "main attraction" I kept the rest of the card fairly simple. Some faux stitching with Sharpie markers, and a simple Word Border Stamp (Hero Arts) completes the card. I'll have the horizontal version of these same colors for your tomorrow. My favorite thing about these cards is how 3D the quilt…

Add some color to a cold winter day! Make a colorful kids art quilt using paper snowflakes. It's the perfect craft to do with the kids on a snow day, too!

🎨 Empowering Art Projects for Kids on Instagram: "Let me just say, this project packs a punch! 💥 The combination of learning about the collaborative efforts of the Gee’s Bend Quilting Bee and then seeing their own art get strengthened in community with others is powerful. Inspired by the history of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, this paper quilt project combines Social Studies, Art, and SEL! Kids will practice the principles of design when they make their own uniquely patterned quilt blocks out of…

Master intricate quilt designs with precision using foundation paper piecing. Discover free and paid FPP patterns for all skill levels!

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