Foundation Paper Piecing Kit - August

Have you ever wanted to try foundation paper piecing? Now is your opportunity to learn with this fun Foundation Paper Piecing Series designed by Shabby Fabrics. We have worked hard at simplifying the process and will be including helpful tools in each kit to assist you, such as the printed foundation paper patterns, stickers to label your fabric as well as a tutorial for each project! We’ll release a brand-new wall hanging kit and video a month in advance, so you’ll have plenty of time to sew and display it. Finishes to approximately 12" x 12".

Our Foundation Paper Piecing kit for August showcases a stunning flower created with gorgeous metallic fabrics along with a shimmering dimensional butterfly! The original coloring of this quilt block was in teals which has since sold out. This new coloring in burgundy is just as stunning. Get your kit before these are are sold out again!

 

Follow along with Jen as she shows you how to sew with metallic thread and create the beautiful butterfly embellishment!

Be sure to subscribe to the Shabby Fabrics YouTube Channel so you will be notified first when the next tutorial is released!

Products Used:

Foundation Paper Piecing Series - August - 1pc Thread Set - Coordinating metallic thread for top quilting your quilt block.

Craft Holder Scroll Single Stand - Charcoal - 12" x 14" - A beautiful and elegant way to show off your finished work.

Craft Holder - 12" - French Curl in Gold - A beautiful and elegant way to show off your finished work.

Creative Grids 4-1/2" x 8-1/2" Ruler - #CGR48 - Great tool for measuring and cutting fabric.

Add-A-Quarter Ruler Plus Combo Pack (6" and 12") - Perfect for providing a straight edge and adding a 1/4" seam allowance simultaneously.

Wafer 1 Lightbox - Extremely useful when tracing and placing laser cut appliqué shapes.

Stiffen Quik Fabric Stiffening Spray - 8oz - Perfect clear-drying formula that preserves the shape and color of your project.

Sewline Fabric Glue Pen - Perfect for pieced projects, simply use the glue pen instead of basting stitches.

Sewline Fabric Glue Pen Refills - Always have these water soluble glue refills prepared with a new project.

Clover Patchwork (Extra Fine) Quilting Pins - Size 30 - 1-7/8" - 100ct - Great for precise pinning when piecing.

Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy - Extremely helpful for storing your pins securely.

Clover Seam Ripper - Great for "un-sewing" seams.

Schmetz Microtex Needles - Size 70/10 5ct - Perfect needle for precision stitching on densely woven fabrics.

Schmetz Metallic Needles - Size 80/12 5ct - Perfect needle for stitching with metallic threads.

The Thread Director - Ideal for a more uniform and flatter seam for a professionally finished look.

Aurifil Cotton Thread A1050-2605 Grey - 1422yds - Perfectly coordinating, high-quality thread for your project.

That Purple Thang - Great for tight spaces next to sewing machine needles.

Ultra-Fine EZ Tweezy Tweezers by The Gypsy Quilter - The perfect choice for removing paper-piecing foundations and applique templates.

Olfa Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter - Very useful for quick and accurate fabric cuts.

Olfa 45mm Replacement Blades - Always have fresh blades ready when starting a new project.

Olfa Spinning Rotary Mat 12" x 12" - Very useful for cutting without having to move around your project.

Kai Embroidery Scissors - Perfect for quickly trimming thread and fabric.

Wool Pressing Mat - 14" x 14" - Extremely useful for a portable pressing surface.

Oliso Iron TG1600 Pro Plus - With Oliso's patented iTouch technology, this iron makes preparing your fabrics easy.