Paper Piece a Merry Christmas

by Davis, Jodie

• ISBN13: 9781564772961
• ISBN10: 1564772969
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc

Summary

Deck the halls with easy paper piecing! These festive blocks and quilts are simple to stitch and delightful to display. Even quilters who are new to the technique can start paper piecing for the holidays today with this library of Christmas blocks and start-to-finish project guide, all in one resourceful book.
-- Ten quilt projects and over 50 block and border patterns, including Christmas trees, Santas, and stockings, plus a snowman, reindeer, wreath, candy cane, and nutcracker
-- Full size, ready-to-use paper-piecing patterns to mix and match
-- Simple how-to's for turning blocks into charming ornaments -- perfect for stocking stuffers and quick little gifts

Table of Contents

Introduction	4	(4)
Paper-Piecing Primer	4	(11)
Defining the Pattern Markings	4	(1)
Selecting a Foundation Material	5	(1)
Transferring the Patterns	5	(2)
Cutting the Fabrics	7	(1)
Preparing to Sew	7	(1)
Basic Paper Piecing	7	(2)
Paper Piecing Curved Seams	9	(1)
Finishing Your Quilt	10	(5)
Blocks & Border Patterns	15	(46)
Santa I	15	(1)
Santa II	16	(1)
Santa III	17	(1)
Santa IV	18	(1)
Santa V	19	(1)
Santa Hat	20	(1)
Wreath	21	(1)
Cardinal	22	(1)
Candy Cane	23	(1)
Christmas Tree I	24	(1)
Christmas Tree II	25	(1)
Christmas Tree III	26	(1)
Bright Star	27	(1)
North Star	28	(1)
Christmas Star	29	(1)
Sled	30	(1)
Holly	31	(1)
Bow	32	(1)
Rocking Horse	33	(1)
Nutcracker	34	(1)
Snowman	35	(1)
Reindeer	36	(2)
Train I: Engine	38	(1)
Train II: Passenger Car	39	(1)
Train III: Coal Car	40	(1)
Train IV: Caboose	41	(1)
Train V: Box Car	42	(1)
Sleigh	43	(1)
Candle	44	(1)
Doll	45	(1)
Gingerbread Boy	46	(1)
Gingerbread Girl	47	(1)
Dove	48	(1)
Christmas Basket	49	(1)
Angel	50	(2)
Christmas Rose	52	(1)
Christmas Cactus	53	(1)
Stocking I	54	(1)
Stocking II	55	(1)
Stocking III	56	(1)
Ribbon Border	57	(1)
Candy-Striped Border	58	(1)
Christmas Light Border	59	(1)
Santa Hat Border	60	(1)
Quilts	61	(32)
Christmas Rose	62	(3)
Reindeer Express	65	(3)
Trim the Trees	68	(3)
Christmas Cactus	71	(3)
The Stockings Were Hung	74	(3)
Santa!	77	(3)
Gingerbread Celebration	80	(3)
Christmas Morning Sampler	83	(4)
Red Birds	87	(2)
Peace on Earth	89	(4)
Christmas Ornaments	93	(1)
Resources	94	(2)
About the Author	96