Sewing a paper pieced square in a square pattern easily
I've always found that using a paper pieced square in a square pattern is the best way to get those sharp, crisp corners that are almost impossible with traditional piecing. If you've ever tried to sew an "Economy Block" (which is just a fancy name for this look) using standard cutting and sewing, you probably know the struggle. Those tiny triangles on the corners love to stretch, and before you know it, your perfectly square center has turned into some sort of weird, distorted diamond. It's frustrating, right? That's exactly why foundation paper piecing (FPP) is such a game-changer for this specific design. ...