ktbb

for a truly non-traditional foundation that will Not add a layer of warmth try tulle/netting/etc. it's washable, lightweight and cheap. Since it will end up on the inside of the quilt it won't be visible or scratchy. I've done the batting technique several have suggested and it works great and is a wonderful way to use up scraps of batting....an old sheet? old shirts?

luvstoquilt

Go to Home Depot and buy “Sewer Paper”. It is inexpensive, light weight and works beautifully. I also use it with appliqué.

Danny

What is Sewer Paper? The only thing I am getting in my searches is toilet paper. Is there a proper name for this?

Homespun

I am still a phone book pager person!

juliasb

One one part of a quilt that I did 20 blocks, I used a paper foundation. A 11lb. light weight parchment that I tore off just as I would any paper pieced block. It worked great. I did not have the extra weight of a fabric foundation block. I ran the paper through the printer so I would have the exact square size I needed to trim at. Worked great.

Onebyone

I have made several string pieced reversible quilts. You sew on both sides of the foundation. If you can find the pattern booklet Reversible Quilts: An Easy New Technique by Anita Murphy it is a gem. [h=1][/h]

OurWorkbench

Like others, I wondered what this was. I'm thinking that it may be something like https://www.homedepot.com/p/Soil-Sep...SF-6/100154781 or https://www.menards.com/main/plumbin...8269741665.htm

According to the HD site it is only one half ounce per square yard which is fairly light weight.

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Jordan

I have the paper squares the I purchased from MSQC and am going to try them to make a string quilt as soon as the holidays are over. I have made blocks with the Cake Mix pages and that was really easy to tear off. To add to a string quilt question---what kind of batting does anyone suggest??

Belfrybat

I've used row cover before. It comes in various weights but I get the lighter weight. I don't know how well it holds up over time since these are prayer quilts and given away. https://www.amazon.com/Agfabric-Floa...7115139&sr=8-6

dorismae904

I've lost count of the string quilts I've made. I use cheap muslin or whatever thin fabric that I wouldn't use for quilt squares and have had no problem. I use a poly batting that I buy at Walmart. Even when I sash the blocks, I don't have a problem and they don't come out too heavy.