Advanced Beginner (FPP) Sampler

Advanced Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Sampler Friday, Oct 16 2026 10:30am-2:30pm Cost: $40 Instructor: Maggie Emmens Please call to reserve your seat, space is limited. 603-373-0151. Foundation Paper Piecing, aka FPP. What is it? Have you ever wondered what you could make with FPP? There is a simple method and you will learn it here! This pattern uses scraps, precuts, and/or fat quarters. Each FPP block measures approximately 3½ ” square, unfinished. The finished sampler is 15″ x 15″. Supply list for this class (beyond the standard sewing tools): about ½ yard of neutral background fabric for the sashing. Do you want the FPP block backgrounds to match the sashing, then add a ¼ yard or a Fat Quarter extra. The rest of the FPP project can be whatever scraps you have. If you want to color coordinate the scraps, group colors in sets of three. Assumptions: Must have basic machine sewing knowledge Know how to prep, cut, and sub-cut fabric Know how to sew a ¼” seam Use ¼” seams throughout Fabric Requirements: Needed for class: Various colored/patterned leftover scrap fabric, fat quarters (FQ), or any precut (Layer Cake, Charm Pack, Mini Charm Pack, Jelly Roll) Various neutral leftover scrap fabric, fat quarters (FQ), or any precut (Layer Cake, Charm Pack, Mini Charm Pack, Jelly Roll) Tool Requirements: Sewing machine in good working order, with a new needle (extra needles, if needed). Please remember the foot pedal and power cord! ¼” foot or tape to mark a ¼” guide line on the machine Rotary cutter, with a new blade (extra blades, if needed) Pins and needles, pin cushion Thread (coordinate with background fabric) Scissors and/or snips Cutting ruler (6” x 24”) Add a Quarter ruler (6” or 12”) Seam ripper Note taking materials (eg., notebook, paper, pen/pencil)