tryitall

Every time I start a pp block it takes a couple of tries to get off to the right start, but then things go faster.

Fiber Artist

the more you do the eaiser it gets.

pflum1

I love to paper piece very small quilts, but I hate to take the paper off once it's finished. I don't cut my strips to size, I use over size pieces and haven't had any problems. Once I finshed the piecing, I spray the back with water, let it set a min. and the paper comes off real easy. Also, be use to set the sewing machine for very small stitches.
I do not use PP for larger size quilt blocks as I can strip piece them faster.

peanut48

I have sewn several paperpieced blocks. And, yes I keep the seam ripper close by. It seems that I get confused and end up with the wrong side showing. I really have to concentrate. But, I have succeeded in understanding the concept.

raptureready

Ever watch a tv show that you didn't like? Did it stop you from ever watching tv again? No, I didn't think so. :lol: Keep trying, it does get easier. Paper piecing offers some of the prettiest block out there so don't deny yourself the opportunity to make them. Take a class from a good teacher and you'll find out that it's not all that hard.

raptureready

I never spray. When I'm done I give the block the old Carol Doak X Yank---that loosens most of the paper. Just grab opposite corners and give it a good yank. The stitches are so close together than you aren't going to damage them.

insecurity

I love PP, but it is a slow sport. I do it when I need to slow down. Once you get into the repetition, it becomes very relaxing. Most important rule- When you think the piece is big enough to cover the space, MAKE IT BIGGER!

quiltmom04

It does get easier, and once you see the finished block with all the nice pointed corners, etc. you'll be much more motivated to do more!

Blanket Angel

I have done quite a bit of paper piecing and it does get easier as you do more. the suggestion of using a 1/4 add ruler does help. Keep at it till you get it and you will enjoy lots of pretty blocks. And have fun doing it.

ddeew

Absolutely it gets easier! Using the chain piece method is very fast and keeps me from getting confused. (Stitch all of one number at a time, stop to iron them, cut and go on to sew the next number.) Also, investing in the commercial 'paper piecing paper' that you can run through your printer is the way to go since it tears off easily. Never again will I pick out photocopy paper from those tiny stitches!