I just use tracing paper, much cheaper and can even be found in the dollar store
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I just use tracing paper, much cheaper and can even be found in the dollar store
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I tired the "Kabnet Wax" and it will not go through my inkjet printer but it's my choice for foundation piecing. I won't use vellum for foundation piecing, only paper piecing. I use to think buying vellum was a waste of money when there were cheaper things to use. I got over that with my first vellum use.
To find recycled newsprint at office supply stores, look for children's drawing pads. The brand I like is called Scribbles and it comes two pads to a package at Staples. I have to trim off 1/2" for it to fit my printer but it prints fine and is very easy to tear away but also very easy to rip before you are finished sewing on it and doesn't pull away clean like the vellum. |
Vellum is quite expensive. I just use regular copy paper and it works just fine. Just a thought for you.
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Originally Posted by inemmausinn
I'm about to start a huge paper piecing project and have been doing some research. Vellum is a great tool. So were do I get it. Scrapbooking uses thick vellum and I need thin. Do I go to the quilt store, craft store or office supply?
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Originally Posted by inemmausinn
I want vellum because it is transparent.
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I use parchment instead of vellum paper very often Yop can find it at the grocery store.
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yes, perfectly. I do set the preference for presentation printing so I get a nice, dark line.
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We get thin paper from the newspaper. It's not printed on and this works great. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by amy WI
I'm working on a paper piecing project right now. I just traced my shapes on to freezer paper and cut them out. Then I ironed them to the back of the fabric. Working good so far. Good luck!
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