Video Tutorial: Foundation Paper Piecing Essential Tools

Victoria PeatMay 16, 2020

What are the essential tools for Foundational Paper Piecing? Sometimes it’s hard to tell when you are starting out with a new hobby or technique. There can be so many bits and pieces available and it’s hard to know whether you actually need all of them. Certainly when you are trying something new you don’t want to spend a fortune on supplies but luckily FPP actually requires very few tools and gadgets!

In this video I take you through the essential tools and notions that I think are key to making Foundation Paper Piecing as easy as possible.

Some Useful FPP Supplies

Here are some links to the tools I use most frequently with Foundation Paper Piecing. These are affiliate links that mean if you click and purchase I will receive a small payment from Amazon

Perfect for trimming seam allowances to an even 1/4″. I wouldn’t be without mine!

Buy an Add a 1/4 Ruler

I use this glue every time I add my first piece of fabric (and for so many other things!)

Buy a Glue Pen

I think that Pym glass head quilting pins are the ideal length and thickness for patchwork.

Buy Prym Quilting Pins

Keep It Tidy Bowl Alison Glass with Sewing Clips

Sewing clips are always useful for so many different projects, not just patchwork!

Buy Sewing Clips

New to FPP?

If you’re new to Foundation Paper Piecing then check out the Spools of Thread sew-along. There are four online videos that take you through how to make your own Spools of Thread wall hanging. We start at the very beginning with learning how to understand an FPP pattern, moving on to how to Foundation Paper Piece your first block, though to turning your design into a wall hanging.

Watch the videos, sew-along and give Foundation Paper Piecing a try!

If you need a copy of the pattern you can buy and download a copy from the listing below.

Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns

If you are looking for your next Foundation Paper Piecing project then here are some of the patterns that I have available for purchase and immediate download:

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Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns, Patchwork and Quilting Patterns
Spools of Thread :: FPP pdf pattern
£4.00
The Spools of Thread mini quilt is a fabulous place to start if you are new to FPP.
There is a 4 week long Sew-Along that holds your hand through the whole process of FPP and making this mini quilt. Start with week 1 of the Spools of Thread Sew-Along here
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Mini FPP Alphabet : FPP Quilt Blocks
£8.00
This Mini FPP Alphabet is just so versatile. You can use the letters to add personalisation to any number of projects, or combine the letters to make up signs or motivational messages!
Each completed block measures 1.5” wide x 2” high.
Blocks can be combined with the Spools of Thread FPP pattern to create all sorts of sewing themed projects!
See below for further information.
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Foundation Paper Piecing Patterns, Heart and Valentine's Day Patterns, Patchwork and Quilting Patterns
Facets of the Heart : FPP Quilt Block
£5.00
The Facets of the Heart FPP pattern makes a beautiful, slightly rounded heart. Make it up in a whole rainbow of colours or make one up in one solid colour to make a bold statement. You could even try out several tones of the same colour.
Just imagine how stunning it would look as a wall hanging or incorporated into a quilt. It would also look great on a cushion or pillow cover.
UPDATED PATTERN – now includes 5 different block sizes!
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