C&C new thread just for paper piecing.
 

...and what makes it "special"? Price?

It doesn't seem that expensive, but hard to tell how much on a spool. It says it is fine and strong and doesn't distort when taking the paper off. I wonder if it could be used for regular piecing.

I have had thread problems when removing stubborn paper in tight seams. It isn't expensive so I'll buy a few spools and give it a try.

At BellaBoo. I had a little trouble with some paper in tight seams also. I keep a water bottle or if you use your steam iron it softens the paper and comes right off. or just fold the perforation really good and tear.

Thank You. I like paper piecing so will have to try this.

I gave up paper once I tried the lightweight vellum. I'm lazy so will always choose the easy way. LOL

I reduce my stitch to a 1.5 and then I don't have a problem with getting the paper to come off.

Not sure I would trust any thread made by Coats and Clark for quilting.

Catlady I use it almost exclusively with no problems.

I too use C&C for a lot of kid quilts and craft projects. I also have had no problems. On my really "nice" quilts I use the so called "better threads".

Cheaper to invest in freezer paper. I learned a PP technique where there is no ripping involved.
http://www.twiddletails.com/store/in...age=page&id=21

I trace the pattern onto the slick side of the sheet of freezer paper then cut out another piece and lay it underneath and gently press the two together. Next I unthread my machine and stitch down every seam line. This makes it easier to fold over. This technique taught by Judy Mathieson in a video I watched for free on "The Quilt Show" back on international quilting weekend. I am able to use the same piece for usually 5-6 repeats before the paper stops sticking. I would never consider going back to the old way!

Thanks for the info though!

To avoid problems with paper getting stuck in seams I tear away the paper around intersecting seams before I sew and no paper problem.

Piecing PP blocks is no different than regular piecing. Pin at locations that have to match and when PP I starch my fabric cause there can be lots of bias edges.

handle fabric gently.

give it try on a scrap sample and be happy with the results that you get.:D
peace

I use C & C for everything with no problems. My quilts from the 70s are fine, and they were all made using C & C. But I would try the new CT thread for paper piecing to see if it works better for paper piecing.

anxious to hear reviews on that thread from QB members

I too prefer the vellum and try to buy when on sale somewhere or with a coupon, but like to do strip piecing or crazy quilting type on old telephone book pages too....if I remember I might pick up a spool next time at JoAnn's, but others I just use a smaller stitch length and paper just pops out (most of the time). I don't do a lot of pp, but when I do I have to be in that mindset..........

I haven't found lightweight vellum in a local store, all of it is for scrapbooking and too thick. I bought a ream of lightweight vellum online from a paper supplier. Some of the paper was damaged in shipping so I was sent another ream free of charge. I have enough vellum to last me a lifetime.

I wonder what brand of thread was used to sew the vintage quilts that have lasted for decades?