Whether you like curved piecing or straight line piecing this quilting method has endless possibilities. You will get a different look every time.

Straight Line Piecing

Straight line piecing is probably the easiest method for beginners to start with, but is also fun for more seasoned quilters as patterns range from very easy to quite advanced. Patterns can be cut with a rotary cutter and ruler for quick and accurate assembly. Even children can be successful using simple straight line piecing patters. As you progress in your quilting abilities, challenge yourself with more difficult piecing patterns and experiment with colors and fabrics to create unique and beautiful projects. You will see that no matter how advanced you become, you’ll find pleasure in using simple as well as complex patterns of straight line piecing.

Curved Piecing

Curved piecing has as many possibilities as straight line piecing, but is a bit more time consuming. Many of my favorite antique quilts were assembled using this method, but because curved pieces have to be cut with templates and pieces have to be pinned together for accurate sewing, these patterns do not lend themselves to the more modern tools of quilting that can be used in straight line piecing. Although it is a little more labor intensive, if this is the look you want it is worth the extra effort.
Paper Piecing

This technique is for those who like to be very precise, or for patterns that are more complex than typical piecing.

Foundation block piecing consists of sewing pieces of fabric on to a paper or a muslin foundation to form a quilt block. While this technique is most often used for tiny blocks, foundation piecing can be used for creating full sized blocks as well.

Using the foundation piecing technique to piece blocks allows a quilter to construct complicated patterns easily and accurately. This is a good way to use small scraps of fabric, and to create ornate pictures and patterns for wall hangings as well as full sized quilts.

Many people consider piecing the most enjoyable stage of the quilting process, so let your imagination run wild; there is no limit to what you can create!