seweasy

I finally found some! I found a tablet of newsprint-type paper at Office Depot, where the children's art paper is sold. The tablet called Doodle Pad came with 80 sheets, only problem is the paper was 9"x12". Using an office sized paper cutter I cut it down to 8-1/2"x11 to fit the printer. It was $2.99 per tablet
Next week I think I'm going to go a print shop and see if they can cut the whole tablet for me. They have those huge paper cutters that can cut a whole ream at one time so 80 sheets shouldn't be a problem.
I've tried 80lb printer paper and even using 1.5 stitch length, it was still hard to remove all the paper. The newsprint doesn't have quite the fiber content and weight as the printer paper so it should be alot easier to remove without affecting the stitching. And its more transparent than copy paper is so placement of the fabric should be easier too. Chris

jrhboxers

I found a school supply place today - as a matter of fact - that has 8.5x11 tracing paper in a ream of 500 sheets for $18, with $5 UPS Shipping. I am supposed to get the delivery on Monday. The tracing paper that I am using right now is a couple of pads that I found at Michaels. It too was 9x12 and had to be cut down. So I can't wait to get the new stuff in.

LastGrandma

I find that notebook paper works great...and can be run thru the printer.

justwannaquilt

http://www.dickblick.com/products/bl...ose-newsprint/ 500 sheets for 3.04

seweasy

Thanks so much for posting this link. Can't believe the price and how many sheets are in a ream! Chris

craftybear

thanks for the link

Tartan

I'm working on a scrap Spiderweb top and I use an old phone book. I cut the pages the correct size with an old rotary cutter and removal is very easy.

NikkiLu

Ask your local newspaper for their "ends of rolls" or whatever they call it - our local paper puts an "ad" in their own paper that they have rolls of it for sale - for kids crafts, etc.

Up North

I get the scribble pads from Dollar Tree for $1.00 for 80 sheets. I also need to cut them down but you cannot beat the price!!

seweasy

Donna, I hadn't checked Dollar Tree but had checked with Dollar General, Fred's and Walmart but couldn't find the pads. Figured Office Depot would be my last source. After chekcing with the other stores I thought maybe the paper was no longer available. Just glad to find what I did and going to look into ordering some from the website mentioned above. Chris