Stem and leaves foundation block video tutorial with Teresa Down Under
Teresa Mairal Barreu- Fat Quarters
- Lap / Throw
- Beginner
- Quilt size 64" × 82"
Today Teresa is sharing how to making the third block from her Tulip Factory again. This is a stem and leaves block, but this time she is making it with foundation piecing. If you'd like to learn how to foundation paper piece, this video is for you!
Instructor
Teresa Mairal Barreu
Teresa loves spending her spare time sewing and designing. She is the author of “Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist,” a book all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. She shares several new quilt block tutorials each week on her YouTube channel and blog.
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What is covered in Stem and leaves foundation block video tutorial with Teresa Down Under?
Today Teresa is sharing how to making the third block from her Tulip Factory again. This is a stem and leaves block, but this time she is making it with foundation piecing. If you'd like to learn how to foundation paper piece, this video is for you!
How long is the tutorial video?
The tutorial video is 00:03:44.
Are supplies listed for this tutorial?
Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.
Is a transcript available?
Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.
Video Transcript
To start foundation paper piecing, a pattern is printed onto lightweight paper or foundation material. This pattern will have the desired quilt block design and placement of fabric pieces indicated by numbered or lettered sections. Each section of the design is then covered with a piece of fabric that is slightly larger than the section.
The first piece of fabric is placed on the back of the paper with the right side facing down, so that it covers the section marked with the number one. The fabric should cover the entire section and extend beyond the seam allowance. The second piece of fabric is then placed right side up over the first piece, aligning the raw edges along the sewing line between section one and section two. The two fabrics are then sewn together along the sewing line, using a shorter stitch length to perforate the paper foundation.
The paper is then folded back along the seam line, and the excess fabric is trimmed to the seam allowance. The third fabric piece is then placed right side up over the second piece, and the process is repeated until all sections of the block have been covered with fabric.
Once all the pieces have been sewn onto the paper foundation, the block can be removed from the paper by gently tearing away the paper from the seams. The resulting block will be precise and accurate, with crisp lines and sharp angles.
