Paper Foundation Piecing

I was asked about Paper Foundation Piecing, the technique used for my new quilt project, Trinity Green.

Here are some pictures to show MY process:

First I draw and cut out triangles.

I use either rotary cutter or scissors.

I then draw and xerox copy paper slips of triangles.

 Next I place the triangles on the blank side of the paper. Two triangles, right sides facing, secured with a pin.

I turn the paper slip over and stitch by machine along the line.

With plenty of seam allowance, exact accuracy is not needed. At this stage, many quilters trim off excess fabric, but I leave it as it is; the bulk will make the quilt strong, I hope!

I flip open to check.

Next, I finger press, pin the next triangle in place, and carry on sewing until the row is completed.

 Later when the rows are stitched to other rows, or strips of fabric, the triangles will appear neat and accurate.

I try to place darker shades of green on one side and lighter on the other.