Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Tutorials
  • String Piecing on adding machine paper >
  • String Piecing on adding machine paper

  • String Piecing on adding machine paper

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 01-02-2015, 10:31 PM
      #361  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Chula Vista CA
    Posts: 7,377
    Default

    I was just on the Staples website and they have 3" tape for $1.59 a role. That wasn't as bad as having to buy 50 rolls of it which is what I found on Amazon.
    quiltingcandy is offline  
    Old 01-14-2015, 10:36 AM
      #362  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2011
    Location: NJ
    Posts: 622
    Default

    Could you use muslin or a lightweight stabilizer? Then you wouldn't have to remove it. If not why?
    beaqltr is offline  
    Old 01-15-2015, 05:11 AM
      #363  
    Super Member
     
    jmoore's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    Location: Boothbay Maine
    Posts: 9,518
    Default

    what an awesome idea... Sue, thank you for posting and sharing.
    jmoore is offline  
    Old 01-16-2015, 07:28 AM
      #364  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Apr 2013
    Location: Chino Valley
    Posts: 68
    Default

    I really love this but I'm new to quilting. Can I ask why the machine paper is used. It this considered paper piecing? If so, when do you tear the paper off??
    Chino Chic is offline  
    Old 01-16-2015, 10:58 AM
      #365  
    Super Member
     
    NikkiLu's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: So. Central MO
    Posts: 2,759
    Default

    Just go to an office supply store in your area - the ones that used to sell copiers, cash registers, adding machines, typewriters, etc. There should be one around somewhere. I buy old paper tape rolls that have yellowed for about 25¢ apiece. Let your fingers do your walking - take your phone book and look up office supply stores - mom & pops stores are best. Good luck.

    Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
    I was just on the Staples website and they have 3" tape for $1.59 a role. That wasn't as bad as having to buy 50 rolls of it which is what I found on Amazon.
    NikkiLu is offline  
    Old 01-19-2015, 03:21 AM
      #366  
    Super Member
     
    mountain deb's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2008
    Location: Petersburg, WV
    Posts: 1,512
    Default

    Awwww, htat is so easy, why did I not think of it. It would have been a lot of use.
    mountain deb is offline  
    Old 03-23-2015, 08:13 AM
      #367  
    Super Member
     
    ScrapQuilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Wisconsin
    Posts: 2,055
    Default

    Great idea - can we see some of the quilts you used this in........... or have you posted and I just didn't see them???
    ScrapQuilter is offline  
    Old 03-23-2015, 08:31 AM
      #368  
    Super Member
     
    ScrapQuilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Wisconsin
    Posts: 2,055
    Default

    If you go to your local newspaper office you can get sheets or rolls of news print un-used and cut into strips. that is what I have done and it comes of nicely after sewing the strips. Food for thought......
    ScrapQuilter is offline  
    Old 03-24-2015, 06:46 PM
      #369  
    Super Member
     
    quiltlady1941's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Illinios
    Posts: 1,260
    Default

    Wow! that is a great idea, thanks
    quiltlady1941 is offline  
    Old 03-25-2015, 07:04 AM
      #370  
    Super Member
     
    wolph33's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Wi
    Posts: 9,232
    Default

    looks like a great method,thanks for sharing
    wolph33 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Sue Fish
    Pictures
    115
    01-05-2016 06:04 PM
    onaemtnest
    Links and Resources
    10
    03-27-2015 08:30 AM
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    0
    04-26-2011 01:03 PM
    roselady
    Main
    10
    08-29-2009 11:05 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter