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Now You Can Stop the Confusion of How to Paper Piece a Traditional Patchwork Quilt Block - - Even If You've Tried and Failed Before!

I'll show you step-by-step how to stop the frustration of paper piecing a traditional patchwork quilt pattern - - no matter how hard you've tried before...or if you haven't even tried before because you thought it was too confusing

This self-taught quilter of 25 years is thinking "If only this quilting resource had been available when I learned how to paper piece...."

 

 

From: Penny Halgren

 

Dear Friend,

Of course, you want to discover an easy way to paper piece a traditional patchwork quilt block. You have probably seen or heard quilters talk about paper piecing, but it sounded too complicated.

Even though the quilters in the fabric shop said it was easy, you read the directions, looked at the pattern, and didn't believe it could possibly be as easy as they said it was.

That's where I come in. My name is Penny Halgren, and I have been a quilter for more than 25 years. I've made all kinds of quilts - traditional patchwork quilts; contemporary quilts; crazy quilts; applique quilts; and even paper pieced, or foundation quilts.

See if this Sounds Familiar

I'll have to admit, the first time one lady in my quilting group said that the project for the evening was going to be a paper pieced quilt, I was shocked! After all, we had only ever done traditional patchwork quilts. And I don't know about you, but trying something new with my precious fabric and time isn't something I usually do.

I like to stick with quilting that I know a lot about. Something that is comfortable, and I will be proud of, and that I would like to share with my family and friends.

Nevertheless, I was stuck. Our quilt group agreement was that we had to try the project, whatever it was - no poor sports.

She had told us ahead of time what kind of fabric to bring. And I dutifully had it with me. I didn't even have that as an excuse not to try this new skill.

The kids were safely at home with their dad. He wasn't going anywhere. I didn't have that as an excuse. This was years before cell phones, so I couldn't signal him to call me with some emergency. No excuse there, either. I was stuck. I had to do it.

Gayle was completely organized. She had foundation patterns for each of us, and they were all ready to use. All we needed to do was follow her instructions.

So, we dug in. She explained everything in great detail. And showed us each step along the way - from cutting the fabric, to pinning it on the paper, then sewing it to the paper, then folding the fabric down to get ready to sew on the next piece.

She showed us how to set the stitch length on our machines and cut the fabric so it would be the right size for the foundation - not too small so the seam allowance was shortchanged or too big so there were gobs extra.

She showed us how to sew each individual block to the next block so our finished wall hanging would be all squared up. Then she showed us how to add borders. From there, we were on our own. The evening was over, and we all went home with our completed little wall hangings (minus the backing and finishing).

But, the point is, that once Gayle showed us exacly what to do and how to do it, it actually was really easy. And the wall hanging came out perfect. The paper added so much stability, that it was almost impossible to make a mistake.

And it can Work for You

I know, because her method has worked for thousands and thousands of people just like you. As a matter of fact, realizing the paper piecing seems to be very popluar these days, I purchased a DVD of a Carol Doak doing paper piecing, and she uses exactly the same method my friend, Gayle, taught me almost 17 years ago.

Because paper piecing is so popular, I decided to share that skill with you. I took all of the good paper piecing ideas from my experience and combined them with tips and tricks from experts around the quilting world, and created a new Step-by-Step Guide for making a Turkey in the Straw paper pieced fabric postcard!

Although this is a brand new Guide, users of my other Step-by-Step Quilting Guides have sent me these comments:

"I am totally pleased with my copy of the "How To Quilt" a beginner's guide to quilting. I have used it several times in making different projects. I love the easy step directions.

We go to Tucson for the winter and stay at an RV park where they have lots of quilting classes and teachers. Everyone that has seen my book remarks on how well written it is. I  have several projects going and use this book with each one. I have completed a throw for my 8 year old granddaughter that turned out beautifully and am starting a throw for my 12 year old granddaughter. Thanks for your book and the easy to follow directions!"

Happy Quilting!
Paula Wilson, Canyon, Texas

"I thought your book, A Beginners Guide to Quilting was the easiest to follow, of any beginner books I read. It has helped me quite a bit, since I have never made a quilt before. The way it was put together, makes everything easy to understand, and pretty much most questions were answered, that a beginner would ask. I really look forward to your emails, with free hints."

Joyce M.

"I just wanted to tell you what a joy Nine Easy Steps to Making Your First Quilt was. I have quilted before, but had always done things the old fashioned way(a paper template, scissors and hand made saw horse frames). I had never used a rotary cutter, until I purchased your book. The chapter on stitching HSTs is definitely a time saver. I have finished two quilt tops in less than a week, and couldnt be happier. The first one I made for my granddaughter from a pattern I found on the web called "Scrappy Hearts" from the Delaware Quilts website. The second is "Sweet Baby" from Claudia's Quilt Shoppe website. I modified the basic designs to suit my needs. You will find the pics attached.

The funny thing is I bought your book for my daughter. To help her get into quilting. Looks like I am going to have to order another book for her now, because this one is mine. Thanks for teaching this "old" quilter some new tricks. "

Sincerely, Paula M.

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"I learned a lot of helpful details from the book. It's all the little details like how to use a walking foot with machine quilting, techniques with hand quilting, how to cut and measure the fabric properly, and what kinds of borders can be applied and how to make them, that makes quilts unique and look professional. I was able to finish a beautiful quilt as well as design quilts for each of my five sisters. I knew nothing about quilting before and now I have a great hobby and I get some beautiful quilts too."

Jennifer Anderson, Fairfield, Ohio

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I promise you, your situation is not unique. Every day I get frustrated quilters writing in asking how to do some step relating to paper piecing, or telling me that they got so frustrated, they just gave up. With the announcement of the Turkey for the Troops project, a quilter wrote in and said that she wouldn't be able to participate because she didn't know how to paper piece, and didn't think she would be able to learn.

Wouldn't you agree that it's crazy to think you'll get different results if you keep doing the same thing over and over again? If I keep touching a hot stove and kept getting burned - I'd be silly to think that the next time I touch that hot stove I won't get burned.

Here's How our Step-by-Step Guide for Making a Turkey in the Straw Paper Pieced Fabric Postcard Can Help You Become a Skilled Paper Piecing Quilter Starting Today...

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Once you've used my Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide to Quilting on any quilt topic, I'm sure you'll agree with hundreds of other quilters, that there isn't anything else like them.

I spent many years of frustration learning how to make various kinds of quilts. I have made almost every mistake in the book, and many that aren't in any books or mistakes that amaze even quilt teachers. So, I've been exactly where you are, and know how disheartening it is when your project doesn't turn out like the picture, or - even worse - you can't finish your project because it's just too messed up.

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Okay, So What's the Cost for This Incredible Resource?

Let's do a quick comparison - last time I checked, buying a simple pattern with some skimpy instructions would set you back about $12.95. Or you could pay $!9.95 for a DVD showing a paper pieced quilt expert making a foundation pieced quilt.

The other option is for you to shell out $50.00 or more buying up all kinds of expensive paper piecing books that will most likely only sit on your shelf gathering dust.

Plus, any of these other resources have only basic instructions. Everybody else it step-by-step when they tell you what to do - not how to do it.

Frankly, none of these options really seemed fair to me So I figured out a way to provide you with a real bargain....

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Now because you will be downloading everything online - I'm not going to charge you anywhere near the amount you'd pay for a single DVD with even more complete (although still skimpy) instructions than a simple pattern or even what just one overpriced quilting book goes for. In fact, your total investment for the entire Beginner's Guide to Quilting - Paper Piecing Turkey in the Straw is just $15.97.

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Using this Step-by-Step Guide, making this traditional patchwork paper peiced fabric postcard is a snap!

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You will be downloading and learning from this breakthrough information within just a few minutes....and using it to master the art of creating fabulous paper pieced quilt projects! And, if you're lucky enough to have a 24 hour WalMart in your town, like Kristy, you don't even have to wait for the quilt shop to open before you can get fabric to start your project.

Happy Quilting!

penny halgren

Penny Halgren

P.S. If you continue to try paper piecing the same frustrating way, you're going to get the same results. What I'm offering you is the easiest, most risk-free way to try The Beginner's Guide to Quilting - Paper Piecing Turkey in the Straw so you can see for yourself how our easy-to-follow techniques and quilting tips and secrets can help you increase your confidence, improve your paper piecing, and help you achieve a traditional patchwork fabric postcard you will be proud of.

P.P.S. Y our investment in these valuable quilting resources is completely protected by our "No questions, No Quibble" Quilters 120 day Guarantee. If for any reason - or for no reason at all - you decide this information isn't right for you, just email us at any time during the 120 days, and we'll cheefully refulnd every penny you paid. That's right, 4 full months to put it to the test - all the risk is on us!

 


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