Tissue Paper for Foundation
02-23-2011, 02:45 PM
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I read somewhere about using regular gift wrap tissue paper for foundation (not printing for paper piecing). Believe the post said it disappears or "melts" when washed.
Has anyone done this and if so what were the results. Did the type of tissue paper make a difference.
I am thinking of using it for foundation for string quilting.
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Has anyone done this and if so what were the results. Did the type of tissue paper make a difference.
I am thinking of using it for foundation for string quilting.
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02-23-2011, 03:07 PM
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Are you sure it was for foundation? I've heard of doing this for quilting. Draw design on paper, pin to sandwich, then sew thru the tissue, remove what you can then launder. I don't think that the tissue would be sturdy enough for a foundation, but I haven't done a ton of them either. Hopefully someone with more experience will comment.
02-23-2011, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Are you sure it was for foundation? I've heard of doing this for quilting.
There is no way tissue paper would ever make it through my printer, which is a big consideration for me.
If I was needle tracing a pattern, I guess it would work fine. Never used it that way but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work.
Edited to add:
Except now that I think about it, I don't know if it's strong enough..Meaning I don't want it falling apart before I'm done with it.
Ironing wouldn't be a problem.
'Cause I remember my grandmother ironing tissue paper. To save. For later. Because you never know when you might need it. ;-)
02-23-2011, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
so why cant you do something like that with tissue.using a few tiny pieces of tape to hold the fold to the back of sheet.
Of course, if you're doing one design, fine. But the PP I did had 84 blocks. No way I'm pinning paper to paper to print it out.
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02-23-2011, 04:45 PM
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There is some misunderstanding. I am not putting it thru the printer but rather use it like the old folkds did. Cut a square and sew strings onto the paper. Turn it over and trip the edges. This is NOT paper piecing as we know it today. I have made them by using muslin as the foundation fabric.
So misunderstanding as to how I will use it. I have read of washaway stabilizer but trying to find some less expensive alternative.
So misunderstanding as to how I will use it. I have read of washaway stabilizer but trying to find some less expensive alternative.
02-23-2011, 04:59 PM
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i don't think tissue paper will work nor do i think it will dissolve in water....might be wrong tho!!
when i do string scrappy quilts ( and i do a LOT of them) i use the waxy paper that deli's use to line the food trays. i buy a box at sams or cosco for ( don't remember...the box lasts forever!! ) maybe 10.00. you can pre cut them down to size as they come out of the box about 15 inchs square and they rip off very very easy. i have used old phone books but sometimes the ink would run......
scrappy string quilts rule!!
jodi in leavenworth
when i do string scrappy quilts ( and i do a LOT of them) i use the waxy paper that deli's use to line the food trays. i buy a box at sams or cosco for ( don't remember...the box lasts forever!! ) maybe 10.00. you can pre cut them down to size as they come out of the box about 15 inchs square and they rip off very very easy. i have used old phone books but sometimes the ink would run......
scrappy string quilts rule!!
jodi in leavenworth
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