My book
Designing for
Foundation Paper Piecing
Release set for August 2027
Preorder now!
Dana Jones
Quiltmaker • Quilt Teacher • Quilt Designer
Author • Editor • Photographer • Artist
Journalist • Quilt Classes • Quilt Lectures
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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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Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima
"Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima" is my take on the iconic image of folded Origami cranes, which have become a symbol of our deepest desire for peace in our own lives, in our nation, and in our world. Each person who makes this quilt, brings her, his, or their meaning to it.
This is one of my most popular classes. I designed and made “Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima” after a visit to the peace park that is at the epicenter of the World War II atomic bombing site in Hiroshima, Japan. This crane image is based on an image that was at one time the logo for the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Experience with foundation paper piecing (machine paper piecing) is needed for success making this quilt. You’ll learn by doing how value of colors is key to creating this quilt’s three-dimensional look.
Next class:
10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time Thursdays, June 18 and 25. This is noon-3 p.m. Eastern, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Central, and 9 a.m.-noon Pacific. Register now!
"Peace Cranes Over Hiroshima," design by Dana Jones
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.
