English Paper Piecing Moravian Star Papers in pack from Paper Pieces to complete one ornament

The Moravian Star is a timeless 3-D English Paper Pieced ornament! The Moravian Star ornaments are simple to assemble, using 60-degree diamonds. The paper pieces remain inside of the ornaments, giving the star its shape. To make additional ornaments, simply order the desired size diamond paper piece pack.

Vendor : Paper Pieces
Product Type : English Paper Piecing, Kitchen & Home, Kits
Size : 5-1/2" to 8-1/2" Range
Genre : Holiday: Christmas

English Paper Piecing, also known as Mosaic Piecing or Mosaic Patchwork, is a method of hand Piecing using paper templates to stabilize fabric. Historically the technique originated in England in the 1700s and was brought to the United States out of popularity and necessity. Fabric is basted to paper shapes using thread or glue and the pieces are then stitched together, most commonly using a whip stitch. It is a precise method, allowing the quilter to create accurate shapes, whether simple or complex!

Though the technique has remained constant, the designs have expanded from patterns constructed from nothing but hexagons, to include diamonds, pentagons, stars, squares and more. The technique has grown from using scrap paper cut by hand to using the precision of machines and technology to produce inexpensive, reusable pieces.