A LIL HELP, PLEASE
12-09-2010, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesissy
Thanks everone for the suggestions but if i use typing paper, its not 12 inches. I'm confused. thanks
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12-09-2010, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Pickle
I myself am wondering just what is foundation piecing! It is something I have never done , although there are a lot of things I have never done? :lol:
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12-09-2010, 05:53 PM
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Go to your local Dollar store and buy paper there. It is so low quality, that it tears away easily. I made the mistake if trying it in my printer, I had ink coming through the paper, but that could be a blessing for paper piecing.
12-09-2010, 08:41 PM
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I admit I don't do a whole lot of paper piecing but my best friend loves it and says it's her favorite to do. Ugh!
Anyway, although she mostly uses foundation paper she says if you're on a budget, go ahead and use typing paper but she passes on this tip---once your design is on the paper fold on all the lines with your fingernail or a credit card. She says by doing all the prefolding it does make it easier to remove afterward. She's also used one of those rotary ools with the teeth that's used for clothing pattern marking. Good luck.
Anyway, although she mostly uses foundation paper she says if you're on a budget, go ahead and use typing paper but she passes on this tip---once your design is on the paper fold on all the lines with your fingernail or a credit card. She says by doing all the prefolding it does make it easier to remove afterward. She's also used one of those rotary ools with the teeth that's used for clothing pattern marking. Good luck.
12-09-2010, 08:57 PM
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foundation piecing doesn't have to be paper. I hate removing the paper and have switched to using inexpensive muslin bought on sale at 50% off making it even cheaper, or ugly thin fabric that I wouldn't use on the front or back of a quilt. No ripping needed.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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