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Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson: Tips Techniques 6 Projects

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This is a wonderful book of beautiful projects. However. not all of the blocks are paper pieced. There are some difficult curved seams and a crazy pieced block that are not for the beginner. Also the template on page 44 is too large for the dimensions noted in the directions for finishing the remainder of the basket block. The triangle must be reduced to fit the remainder of the dimensions. I am in the process of finishing the sampler on page 45. Although not extremely difficult, this is not a paper piecing book for the beginner. The patterns are beautiful and except for the problem that I found trying to complete the basket blocks for the sampler, the directions are clear. I will probably make another one of the projects. Her color choices are exquisite.

I took a paper piecing class some years ago, but found it so complicated that I couldn't use what I learned. Recently I signed up for another class and this book is required. Alex Anderson's directions are so clear, and her explanations are so easy to follow, that I made a wall hanging of spring flowers, even before I took the class.

If you are interested in learning to paper piece, you won't go wrong with this book. My only reservation is that four of the projects are very simple and one requires fairly advanced piecing skills. I would have preferred at least one intermediate-level project, but it's easy enough to use her technique with other projects.

Even I could understand the directions in the book. That is not to say it is at simpletons level. Alex progresses through difficulty levels. She uses great descriptions in directions. Great book to learn paper piecing from!and as a reference guide.

If you are having trouble with paper piecing - get this book. It has great instructions all very clearly spelled out by Anderson and I have found this a great help in my quilting.

This book really helped me understand the basics of paper piecing. I am no longer afraid of this fun aspect of quilting. thank you