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Old 12-08-2010, 06:11 PM
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Hi all..............can someone make some suggestions on what type of paper i can use for the foundation piecing, please? I want to make a 12 inch block. Any help is appreciated. Cheryl
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:13 PM
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typing paper - the kind you use in your printer works....it's a little harder to get out of the stitches...but will work!
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:15 PM
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I just buy foundation paper when it's on sale but regular paper works too.
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:16 PM
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you can also use pages from an old phone book...lighter weight than printer paper....and no matter what kind of paper you use, shorten your stitch length a little so that it will be easier to tear out the paper later.
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:17 PM
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I use Carol Doak's foundation paper.

http://www.caroldoak.com/store.php
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:26 PM
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Thanks everone for the suggestions but if i use typing paper, its not 12 inches. I'm confused. thanks
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
I use Carol Doak's foundation paper.

http://www.caroldoak.com/store.php
Ditto.
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Old 12-08-2010, 06:51 PM
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I think most pp blocks of that size will be 4 smaller blocks sewn together.
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I bought some cheap (really thin) printer paper at the dollor store, works much better. Your 12 inch block will mostly be made up of 4 parts. So you will use four smaller parts to make your 12 inch block.
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Old 12-08-2010, 07:04 PM
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I use a roll of newspaper print, it is around 44" tall :D
You can get them from your local paper, they usually sell these roll ends for a fairly reasonable price :D:D:D
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