glorcour

I made a string quilt using yellow pages and the project went very well. The paper is very east to tear off and I was able to reuse something before it would have gone to the recycling bin. The bits of torn paper went to the bin too. And the quilt is wonderful.

IBQLTN

The edges of the block are cut on the bias. The foundation helps prevent stretching.

I also find it helpful to use shorter stitches and/or a slightly larger needle ... size 14 sharp.

WMUTeach

Yes, it is using phone book pages for paper quilting. It works as long as you are making smaller pieces. FYI, I did not have any problems with the print rubbing off on my fabric. Would I use it again, likely.

dsews2

You can also use " used fabric softener sheets" as foundation and don't have to be removed.
A local quilting lady & teacher who has also run a weekly quilting group for about 40 yrs. Told me of the idea and i used it....it limits the size of blocks but works and no paper to remove.
You can also spritz the papers with water for easy removal......it works real good also...

Latrinka

Never tried paper, or foundation piecing.

Sweeterthanwine

I've heard of this before. My Mom used any kind of paper she could find when she did her paper piecing. Wouldn't this be a good idea to use for crazy quilts?

PenniF

anyone wanting to try it - if you're worried about the ink rubbing off on the fabric...usually, like newspaper...if you iron the page, the ink "sets" and doesn't rub off. just a suggestion.....please don't holler at me about the whole idea of ironing telephone pages.