Foundation piecing is easy thanks to precision digitizing. Each seamline is stitched with fabric underneath to eliminate traditional paper piecing stitching and flipping on the sewing machine. Step-by-step instructions are available in the Fall 2007 Quilting & Embroidery special issue. See "Perfect Pieces" on pages 10 to 14, and try the technique yourself with this quick-to-stitch bag.

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Supplies

• The Box Bag pattern from Square Rose
• Fabric and notions according to pattern envelope
• Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
• Two 3 1/2" pieced blocks
• 1 1/8”-diameter ring for closure

Construction

• Create two blocks following the digitizer’s directions.
• Cut eight 1 1/2" x 5" strips of the base fabric to finish the block edges.
• Sew one strip to each side of both blocks. Trim excess fabric as needed.
• Place the pattern over the block and trim to size.
• Use the blocks in the construction of the handbag.
• Construct the handbag following the pattern guidesheet.
• Use a friendship disk found at a local jewelry or bead shop as the handbag closure. Slip the disk over the straps and tie the straps together in a square knot for use as the handle.

Source
Heart block from Embroidery Machine Essentials: Piecing Techniques, published by Krause Publications.