Paper piecing? Love it or hate it?
#91
Originally Posted by Carole3450
I made a quilt for my son using PP. The points came out great and I was pleased with the end result. However, picking out all the little paper pieces drove me nuts. I think next time I will try freezer paper and smaller stitches, like some of you have suggested.
Another method is to use muslin or thin interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. Permanent stabilizer and an extra layer of insulation.
Paperpiecing is how I learned to quilt. First thing I did was join a paper-piecing group and then joined a swap. Nothing like jumping in with both feet! :D
#93
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I actually have never tried it, but my sister (Oklahoma Suzie) has and she showed me how it works. It is very interesting. I am so tempted, but I do have about 6 projects that I want to finish this year. If I start something new, they will all become UFO's. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Marcia
I love to paper piece and I don't usually have any paper to "pick out". I use a very small stitch, and when I am ready to remove the paper, I just fold it along the stitch line first and then it tears right off, leaving nothing behind to have to pick out.
it so accurate and crisp, it's worth a couple more minutes.:thumbup:
#95
I love it too--once I get all set up and rolling. It can be so time consuming, but the end results are amazing. Perfect, extremely shart points every time! My sister and I are working on a wedding quilt for our niece that has more pieces than I want to count, but it will be beautiful when we are done. :-)
#98
Originally Posted by Marcia
I love to paper piece and I don't usually have any paper to "pick out". I use a very small stitch, and when I am ready to remove the paper, I just fold it along the stitch line first and then it tears right off, leaving nothing behind to have to pick out.
#99
After trying a few different kinds, my vote is for Carol Doak's paper. The key is really the very small stitch, like everyone else is noting.
After stitching, fold the paper back, crease it, and then do the "Texas Tear". You hold in the middle and pull - the paper on the main side and the paper & fabric on the seam side. This puts the pressure in the middle of the paper and the ends of the seam don't seem to come unstitched.
After stitching, fold the paper back, crease it, and then do the "Texas Tear". You hold in the middle and pull - the paper on the main side and the paper & fabric on the seam side. This puts the pressure in the middle of the paper and the ends of the seam don't seem to come unstitched.
#100
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Originally Posted by grma33
Try using tissue paper I think was mentioned here as tracing paper.Goes through printer and is easy to rip out.
Make sure to put some coppy paper behind.
Gale
Make sure to put some coppy paper behind.
Gale
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