Registration opens:   

Today, Saturday, 5/9/26, 10 am Pacific

Location:   

         Date and Time:   

Bothell Library Meeting Room - 18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell

Saturday, 5/30/26 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Pacific (plus optional practice or sewing time until 5:30 pm)

Skill Level:   

Some experience with FPP construction and computers

"You have made at least one foundation paper piecing block before and know how to navigate program functions like installing software and opening files.”

Instructor:   

Mandi H. (SeaMQG Member)

 Cost:   

Free 

Topic:   

Agenda:   

FPP Pattern Design with QuiltAssistant IN PERSON (3 hours)

Learn to create your own foundation paper piecing (FPP) patterns using QuiltAssistant, free software built by quilter Arnout Cosman. Start with an image and draw seam lines, and the program then generates numbered segments, a color palette, print layouts, and fabric requirements. It’s also easy to resize patterns, change seam allowances, and add borders.

We’ll review the QuiltAssistant interface and practice creating two blocks together, covering tips for FPP pattern design along the way. You’ll then have time to work on your own pattern from an electronic image of your choice. The afternoon is optional: try out more designs or print and sew.

11:00 am - Library and meeting room open

11:30 am – Presentation: FPP Terminology and QuiltAssistant Functions

12:00 pm – Guided Practice: Traditional Block

12:30 pm – Guided Practice: Pictorial Block

1:00 pm – Lunch Break

1:30 pm – Individual Block Practice

2:30 pm – Optional Practice or Sewing Time

5:30 pm – Meeting room closes

 Supply List:    

• • Required
• • • Windows laptop with QuiltAssistant downloaded and installed
    • Laptop power cord
    • Computer mouse
    • Reference image JPEGs saved to your laptop
  • • File 1: Traditional Block
    • File 2: Pictorial Block
• • Optional
• • Additional images for individual blocks
  • Sewing machine, thread, fabric, other notions
  • Food and non-alcoholic drinks
• • Provided by Instructor
• • Printer (black and white) and newsprint
  • Cutting mat and rotary cutter
  • Iron and ironing board

Accessibility:   

Parking:  

Notes:   

SeaMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably.

If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

Parking is available at the Bothell Library. If you plan to stay for more than four hours, please let front desk staff know when you arrive. 

QuiltAssistant terms limit its use to personal, non-commercial patterns. This workshop is not intended to create patterns for sale or to reproduce commercially available patterns.