Paper Piecing Paper HELP
#31
Originally Posted by karielt
I have used regular copy paper too but I also have a sister that works for a Doctor and the paper they roll out for you to sit on is great for paper or foundation piecing. i have her get me a roll of it. So if you have any connections....
#32
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Location: Houston, TX
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I use regular copy paper and set my stitch length to 1.0. The paper will tear off easily without pulling stitches. Just be aware that at that stitch length it's harder to rip out mistakes! :? :shock:
I learned this from Brenda Henning, who has written several books on paper piecing mariner's compass'.
I learned this from Brenda Henning, who has written several books on paper piecing mariner's compass'.
#33
I use translucent vellum from the craft store. (Of course I use a coupon.) Sometimes I sew through several layers of paper paterns with my machine and no thread to perforate it. After paper piecing, it tears off beautifully.
#34
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Big Bear Lake CA
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I generally buy the sandwich wrap in boxes of 1000 in 12"sq or 14"sq sizes at Smart & Final in California..........not sure if those stores are in other states.
I love using it...........so easy to remove and CHEAP!!!!!
I love using it...........so easy to remove and CHEAP!!!!!
#35
Hi Peggy:
The BEST paper I've used is the thin paper that we get in the mail from our stocks and bonds company...we don't read the BOOKS but I save them and use the paper. It's thin as onionskin and works so well for paperpiecing. Use extra small stitches and it tears right off when you are ready to remove the paper. Works great and it doesn't cost a thing. If you don't get these books in the mail you might just go to one of the financial folks in your town (stock broker) and ask if they have one you can have for quilting. They'll probably be really glad to get rid of them or at least save them for you.
The BEST paper I've used is the thin paper that we get in the mail from our stocks and bonds company...we don't read the BOOKS but I save them and use the paper. It's thin as onionskin and works so well for paperpiecing. Use extra small stitches and it tears right off when you are ready to remove the paper. Works great and it doesn't cost a thing. If you don't get these books in the mail you might just go to one of the financial folks in your town (stock broker) and ask if they have one you can have for quilting. They'll probably be really glad to get rid of them or at least save them for you.
#37
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Martinsville, Indiana
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If you are wanting newsprint for paper piecing, go to your local newspaper office and buy end rolls of newsprint paper. They sell for $5-6 here and have a lot of paper on them.
When my children were in school, I got it for them to color on, etc. We had friends over one evening, and the other kids started to tear the paper in hand size piece. Of course my children followed suit. Soon they had a pile of paper (not making a dent in the amount of the roll) and were tossing it up and playing in it like they would have played in leaves. A lot cleaner than the leaves and they had a lot of fun. They also picked it up when finished. Wvwey fall when I see the leaves turing color and getting ready to fall, I am reminded of their 'inside leaves'. :)
When my children were in school, I got it for them to color on, etc. We had friends over one evening, and the other kids started to tear the paper in hand size piece. Of course my children followed suit. Soon they had a pile of paper (not making a dent in the amount of the roll) and were tossing it up and playing in it like they would have played in leaves. A lot cleaner than the leaves and they had a lot of fun. They also picked it up when finished. Wvwey fall when I see the leaves turing color and getting ready to fall, I am reminded of their 'inside leaves'. :)
#38
Don't iron your paper and fabric as you go (just thumb nail press) until you are ready to trim it down to the correct size. Paper shrinks when heated. Some papers will shrink more than others. Use a dry iron and be quick on the pressing. A shrinkage of 1/16 of an inch can add up quickly if you are trying to be accurate.
#39
Originally Posted by Janis
If you are wanting newsprint for paper piecing, go to your local newspaper office and buy end rolls of newsprint paper. They sell for $5-6 here and have a lot of paper on them.
When my children were in school, I got it for them to color on, etc. We had friends over one evening, and the other kids started to tear the paper in hand size piece. Of course my children followed suit. Soon they had a pile of paper (not making a dent in the amount of the roll) and were tossing it up and playing in it like they would have played in leaves. A lot cleaner than the leaves and they had a lot of fun. They also picked it up when finished. Wvwey fall when I see the leaves turing color and getting ready to fall, I am reminded of their 'inside leaves'. :)
When my children were in school, I got it for them to color on, etc. We had friends over one evening, and the other kids started to tear the paper in hand size piece. Of course my children followed suit. Soon they had a pile of paper (not making a dent in the amount of the roll) and were tossing it up and playing in it like they would have played in leaves. A lot cleaner than the leaves and they had a lot of fun. They also picked it up when finished. Wvwey fall when I see the leaves turing color and getting ready to fall, I am reminded of their 'inside leaves'. :)
#40
If you are hand drawing your pattern, instead of sending it thru your printer, I've found tracing paper works better. It tears away very easily. I don't know if you can buy it in a size that would fit in your printer without trimming it.
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