Waal

I have used the tissue paper from old garment patterns, and it works great. Very easy to tear if you use small stitches.

ccthomas

I have used thin muslin. If using white strips, it is good that nothing shows through.

junebug987

Just taught my daughter string piecing. Her income is limited, so she is using phone book pages. Rips out super easy without tugging. Limitation is the size of block (81/2x81/2). Was surprised that there isn't any slipping. Give it a try.

mckwilter

I was at a retreat last weekend, and the instructor taught her method for American Beauty blocks, which are paper pieced. The foundation she uses does not have to be removed, and after washing becomes soft. Since it doesn't have to be removed, you don't have to shorten your stitch, which was great when ripping out mistakes. Her name is Linda Hahn and her website is www.froghollowdesigns.com. Also, someone mentioned that Ricky Tims sells something called Stable Stuff (50 sheets for $20) and Sharon Schamber has a foundation that she sells by the yard. I went to their websites and they all look comparable.

I am forced to wear a pad each day, so I started saving the wrappings for string piecing. It is a little thicker than dryer sheets, but you don't have to worry about the chemicals and smell left in the dryer sheets.

luvstoquilt301

Coming from the view of a frame quilter----even muslin adds bulk. The problem is the intersections where the blocks are joined together. It is quite thick and can mess with the timing if hit just right. I did one for a friend and had to be very careful not to quilt right over those intersections. She used quilting cottons on muslin, batting and backing. I did not like how it looked as the intersections were a bit "sticky upity"...like a tiny mountain peak.

Taughtby Grandma

I used an old top sheet that the bottom sheet had worn out. Worked great. I cut it into the size squares I wanted and away I went.