When to Remove Paper on String Blocks

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10-25-2016, 05:42 AM

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Homespun

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I use phone book pages and after sashing or putting into rows, I remove the paper. I use my seam ripper to run along the stitches and pull off the paper. A little time consuming but makes beautiful blocks. I do this with strings and also selvages.

10-25-2016, 11:06 AM

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fivepaws

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Peckish

Only reason I can think of is it the paper keeps bias edges stable until sewn. But if you've not had a problem before, I see no reason to change what already works for you!

I too have heard that you leave the paper on until you sew the piece to the next piece because of bias edges so that is what I do. Sometimes I remove the center papers just so there isn't as much to tear out at the end.

10-25-2016, 01:21 PM

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Judi in Ohio

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Here's a hint. Try doodle pads from the $ store. The paper is pulpier and cracks off at the sewn line easier. I do make my stitches a 1.8 or 2.0 also. I also wanted to try the paper for embroidery that dissolves.