Make It Simpler Paper Piecing: Easy as 1-2-3-A Pinless Fold & Sew Technique [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Anita Grossman Solomon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Here are more than 30 traditional-style, 6" quilt blocks that are easy to assemble without using a single pin! Prepare to be amazed as Anita Solomon's pinless, fold-and-sew technique and see-through vellum foundation paper eliminate the need to cut units apart. Block patterns include stars, baskets, and houses, and come complete with step-by-step instructions for both basic paper piecing and Solomon's special techniques. Both complete novices and expert quilters will love this ingenious new take on paper piecing.  The authentic and accurate edition of Make It Simpler Paper Piecing will measure 9" wide, not 8-1/2" wide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Prepare to be amazed as Anita Grossman Solomon introduces new ideas that will revolutionize paper piecing! (Talking Threads )

This book offers an interesting variation to traditional techniques, and if you're a paper-piecing novice, it may just inspire you to give this technique a go. (Down Under Quilts )

A fold-and-sew technique that uses translucent foundation paper to simplify paper piecing. (Daily News )

Some of my friends love paper piecing, but I must admit, I am not fond of this particular technique.....Well, times have changed! I picked up Anita Grossman Solomon's book Make it Simpler Paper Piecing. Anita offers a new pinless, fold-and-sew technique and uses a wonderful translucent foundation paper. (Applique Society Newsletter )

The latest twist on foundation paper piecing, this method speeds up the process by eliminating the need to cut apart and join individual sections when constructing blocks. The entire pattern is printed, sewn, and assembled on a single sheet of paper. It is an interesting idea that can save time when used to make blocks with multiple subunits. Since all of the pieces are pre-cut to the exact size, you can make more efficient use of fabric as well...Included are well illustrated directions for the method and helpful tips to troubleshoot common problems, as a quick start guide for experienced paper piecers. To get you started are patterns for over thirty traditional style 6 finished blocks (Quilts With Style )

From the Author

The authentic and accurate edition of Make It Simpler Paper Piecing will measure 9" wide, not 8-1/2" wide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571202226
• ISBN-13: 978-1571202222
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When I was very young, so the story goes, my mother made a deal with me. I agreed to give up my baby blanket in exchange for a peek inside the Maple Avenue School. Supposedly I took one look at the children in Miss McCormick's kindergarten class and thrust my blankie away on the spot.

A few years later I spent my mornings watching I Love Lucy and my afternoons with Miss McCormick. Now I live in Manhattan, a few blocks from Lucy and Ricky's TV apartment. I make quilts and have written three books about the process.

Customer Reviews

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98 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect intersections are now simple!, May 28, 2004

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"marcella391" (Belmont, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make It Simpler Paper Piecing: Easy as 1-2-3-A Pinless Fold & Sew Technique (Paperback)

I had never been a huge fan of paper piecing before. It seemed silly to cut "hunks" of fabric and sew them to paper, trim them up and then have to pin and fuss to get the segments to end up just right. The cutting was wasteful, the pins made lumps and the matching...aargh! All those problems are addressed with this new method of paper piecing. I teach quilting and have taught three classes now using this book. Students of all levels are able to successfully compete their projects. Be warned, however, that this book is available in two sizes depending upon the edition. For accurate templates and patterns be sure you are purchasing the 9" wide edition.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing New Technique, May 27, 2004

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Miriam Janove (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make It Simpler Paper Piecing: Easy as 1-2-3-A Pinless Fold & Sew Technique (Paperback)

Traditional paper-piecers and never-before paper-piecers alike would find this book easy to follow and fun! This new technique of folding and sewing the entirety of one block on ONE piece of paper is wonderful. All the points match and there's no pinning and therefore no bumps involved. The book has great pictures that illustrate all of the techniques, as well as sample blocks and quilts throughout so you can see what the finished product will look like. The contents has color photos of the blocks so that you don't need to flip through the whole book to find what you are looking for. The blocks in the book are both great old standards and refreshing new interpretations. It's so easy to photocopy the patterns onto paper and be ready to sew! I love the see-thru Vellum paper, too.

67 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Areas Lacking, June 1, 2004

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sewnow "northeast-mustang" (Londonderry, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make It Simpler Paper Piecing: Easy as 1-2-3-A Pinless Fold & Sew Technique (Paperback)

While the idea of this technique is excellent, I found 2 very important areas that were lacking. First the "basic" instruction area is not clear in its construction directions and appears to be missing the section where the second fold over and stitching is to begin. Perhaps the author feels it is redundant, I feel it to be crucial for a beginning paper piecer to complete the project(s). Secondly, it is necessary after you pay the money for this book to go to the C.T. Publishing website or the author's website to get all the corrections to the book plus having to copy from your computer the necessary template and block corrections. Although the publisher says that this may only be for the first printing, it appears my copy printed in 2003 was not corrected. I would recommend this book for an intermediate or advanced paper piecer.