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Old 06-19-2013, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by grammysharon View Post
I like Carol Doak's PP paper. comes in 8 1/2 x11 and legal size. It's my favorite!!! http://www.quiltingboard.com/newrepl...eply&p=6131533
My favorite too!
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Old 06-19-2013, 04:25 PM
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i love paper piecing and i use Carol Doaks, works great
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Old 06-19-2013, 04:28 PM
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I purchased the kind of paper that dissolves in water. I didn't have to take the paper out of the project, just put it in the washer and it all just washed away.
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If you have lots of copying call your copy place and ask if they can print on velum .. it thin paper that architects use to see/draw on as you can see the paper underneath. Many quilters shops carry rolls of paper that is very thin, architects use the same product as "trace". Velum is very similiar and comes on large size rolls for printing building drawings.
I have enlarged and printed some P/P designs on large 36 in velum and larger. A good copy place can and enlarge and print onto velum if you ever have the need.
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Old 06-19-2013, 05:00 PM
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I use lightweight (not scrapbooking weight) vellum for all pp blocks that don't have small intricate pieces (I use Stable Stuff for those). The vellum is the best I've found to use. I ordered a ream of it.
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Old 06-19-2013, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MartiMorga View Post
I just use regular copy paper, use a smaller stitch length so it is really easy to tear off. Also, when I sew seams together I tear off the paper that would be included in the seam. As for using your printer - can you put more than one pattern on a 8 1/2 x 11 paper? Some printers use their copy machines and can charge a pretty penny for copying. It may be cheaper for you to buy an extra black ink cartage.
shorten stitch length and tearing is much easier.
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Old 06-19-2013, 06:42 PM
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I just use the cheapest copy paper I can find and greatly shorten my stitches, never had any problems getting it out.
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Old 06-19-2013, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by quilter2090 View Post
I purchased the kind of paper that dissolves in water. I didn't have to take the paper out of the project, just put it in the washer and it all just washed away.
Does it clog the machine ? Sorry I'm sure it doesn't but it was my sudden idea when I read your reply. I just soak in either sink or bath until paper has gone. Then try to dry outside. Or in tumble drier.
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Old 06-20-2013, 03:19 AM
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i don't sew through the paper... i use the fold back method. that way, i can use the same piece of paper 3-5 times
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Old 06-20-2013, 03:27 AM
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I use a paper similar to newsprint type, get it at a art and education store for teachers. It's cheap and easy to use.
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