1. What's so great about paper piecing?

Paper piecing has some very big advantages over traditional piecing. Because you are sewing right on the lines of the paper piece, each of the seams comes out beautifully straight and even. Seam allowances are always trimmed down to ¼" so even the back is beautiful! Once all the seams for a block or a unit (block part) have been sewn, it is then trimmed down to the outside edge, which ensures every block or unit is exactly the same size. This makes putting them together a breeze - no struggling to make seams and edges match up.

2. Why make Chili Pepper patterns when I can get paper piecing patterns from the internet for free?

Most paper piecing patterns have a number in each of the sections of the pattern, but often you need to guess at how big of a piece of fabric to use and how to line it up so that when you press the fabric open, the whole section is covered. This can result in lots of "unsewing" and numerous headaches! Chili Pepper patterns always provide the exact fabric sizes to be cut for each piece of fabric you'll need. And, because we number the lines instead of the sections, we can provide exact instructions on how to line up the fabric pieces so it fits the very first time - every time!

3. Will I need to photocopy the pieces to make a Chili Pepper pattern?

No, our patterns always come with all the paper pieces you will need to make the project, and there are always extra of every piece - just in case! The paper that is included is a wonderful lightweight newsprint, it's so much easier to work with and remove at the end.

4. I bought the pattern and made the quilt; now I want to make it again but I've used up the paper pieces. Can I get more?

Yes, there are refill packs available for each pattern that contain enough pattern sheets to make the project again. These packs don't contain the instruction or the cover sheet with fabric yardages, just more pattern pieces.

5. My local quilt store doesn't have Chili Pepper Quilt Patterns, how can I get the one I want?

Most quilt shops are happy to order specific patterns for customers. By clicking on the Canadian Distributor link on our website, your local store can contact our Canadian Distributor to order in any patterns. For quilt shops outside of Canada, please have them email Chili Pepper at info@chilipepperquilts.com to arrange for international orders.