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This is the first of our free downloads of quilting techniques.
More will be added from time to time.

These are available as PDF files.
You will need the free download of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.

General Directions for Paper Piecing


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Advantages of ePatterns

  • ePatterns cost less. Because Maria Michaels Designs does not need to provide the ink, paper, card stock covers, plastic envelopes, paper envelopes, etc., the savings can be passed on to you.
  • There are no added mailing costs.
  • There is no waiting involved. As soon your credit card purchase is made, you will receive a link which allows you to download your pattern immediately.
  • The patterns are available as PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader enables you to open your pattern file. It is a popular, free, universally used and trusted dowload.
  • The PDF format ensures that patterns print to the correct size. Read the tips for printing below.
  • Your pattern can be printed and saved to your computer.
  • You can print all the pattern pages or just those you wish to print. You can also print the exact number of templates or paper-pieced patterns that you need.

    Tips for Printing PDF Files

     

    1. Your pattern file will open in Acrobat Reader

    2. To open the Print dialog box, select File then Print.

    3. Choose "Acrobat Reader" from the section header drop-down menu.

    4. In version 5 of Acrobat Reader:
    Be sure that the "Shrink Oversized Pages to Paper Size" option is not checked.

    Be sure that the "Enlarge/Expand Small Pages to Paper Size" option is unchecked..

    In version 6 of Acrobat Reader:
    The "Paper Scaling" dialogue box should be "None" (not "Fit to Paper"
    nor "Shrink Large Sizes").

    5. Click on the Print button at the bottom of the dialog box.
     

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