Polk Block: Paper-Piecing with Scraps by Carolyn Friedlander

Intermediate | 16 min

Taught by Carolyn Friedlander

Embrace the flexibility and spontaneity of paper piecing with this scrappy block. Carolyn Friedlander shows you how to select a color palette from your leftover bits of fabric and create a precise design using a template. Paper piecing with scraps enables you to use every last bit of fabric, so don't toss your scraps—save them for a project like this one.

Learn how to:

Select scraps for your project
Audition scraps on the template for fit and look
Paper piece your block

What you’ll get:

Learn how to utilize leftover bits of fabric by creating a Polk block of your own design
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF templates
Step-by-step expert instruction from Carolyn Friedlander
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

Block of the Month - Polk Block: Paper-Piecing with Scraps
Overview00:26

Polk Block
Paper-piecing with scraps15:45

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Finished Measurements:
The Polk Block is 7" x 7"
Materials:

Sewing machine
Table extension for sewing machine (optional)
Sewing machine foot with good visibility of sewing area
Matching cotton thread (50wt)
Cutting mat
Rotary cutter
Sharp snips
Iron/ironing surface
Marking utensil (optional)
Scraps of desired fabrics (some scraps should be 3 ½” wide for larger portions of block)
Quilting pins
PDF Template