My book
Designing for
Foundation Paper Piecing
Release set for August 28, 2026
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Dana Jones
Quiltmaker • Quilt Teacher • Quilt Designer
Author • Editor • Photographer • Artist
Journalist • Quilt Classes • Quilt Lectures
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If you will be taking either or both of my classes at International Quilt Festival in November, you will find the supply lists for these classes under the "Classes" heading above.
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Designing for Foundation Paper Piecing:
Creating Custom Quilts with Precision and Joy
My book, Designing for Foundation Paper Piecing, can be your ticket to designing your own unique quilts to foundation paper piece. You'll learn to create detailed, expressive, uniform blocks every time. You'll learn my secrets to making quilt blocks and pictorial quilts with precise points, dramatic angles, and shapes that are difficult to achieve through traditional piecing methods.
The book's back cover says:
"With expert tips, skill-building exercises, detailed patterns for various blocks, and a dash of humor, quilting instructor and designer Dana E. Jones equips readers to understand the basics of FPP design."
The book includes a gallery of my quilts and a gallery of blocks and quilts made by my talented students. There are tips for selecting the best paper and tools for FPP design and piecing; guides to stitching and pressing foundations; and information for polishing patterns for easy quilt construction. By following the techniques and exercises in my book, you'll be able to take charge of your quilting journey, creating stunning quilts that are unique to your life and experience.
To preorder Designing for Foundation Paper Piecing, contact:
CustomerCare@schifferbooks.com • 610.593.1777
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Stepping Beyond Drunkard's Path:
Trail Mix Remix
I'll lead this three-day retreat at Twisted Stitches, a great new quilt venue in Superior, Colorado, August 7-9.
Drunkard’s Path never looked so good so easily as it does when you make it using the amazing Cut A Round tool created by Cheryl Phillips and now available from Shabby Fabrics.
We’ll begin by learning to inset circles, followed by learning to inset circles that can be cut into four Drunkard’s Path blocks. Then you’ll learn more and more ways to create Drunkard’s Path blocks with rings, with apple core-shaped centers, with varying sized quarter circles, and more. In total, you’ll learn to make eight styles of Drunkard’s Path blocks.
You’ll become an expert in using the Cut A Round tool to add circles and curves to your quilts be they Drunkard’s Path, other traditional blocks, or your own creations as you create a stunning quilt loaded with curves. You can organize your quilt exactly like the class sample, “Trail Mix Remix,” based on a design by Karla Schulz, or you can create your own layout. You’ll learn how to make a diagonally set backing that will wow those who see it. Little will they know the design was created to make the most economical use of backing fabric.
The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, August 7, and through 4 p.m. Sunday, August 9. We'll meet from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. There'll be fun meal breaks and community time mixed into a weekend that will be packed with learning more than a dozen ways to make Drunkard's Path blocks using the Cut A Round gridded ruler. Register now!
Above, "Trail Mix Remix," made by Cheryl Phillips and Dana Jones based on a design by Karla Schulz.
At right, the back
of "Trail Mix Remix."
My Story on A Quilter's Life Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Paula Chamberlain for her podcast: A Quilter's Life. Paula says:
"It's been said that every quilt has a story, and it's so true. And I also believe that every quilter has a story to tell. I wanted to hear about the wonderful people behind these beautiful quilts and thought you'd enjoy hearing about their lives, also."
Paula is a great interviewer. She makes you comfortable and eager to share. And she's an excellent editor. Check out my story. Then listen to the many other stories of quilters — some well known, some you'll be meeting for the first time. Paula's podcasts are great to listen to as you stitch. And she's always looking for quilters to interview. You can sign up to share your life on her website.
