I've done paper piecing with freezer paper, "paper piecing" paper from Renae Merrill, and computer paper but I found that I LOVE using newsprint. I cut it to 8 1/2 x 11 and it goes through the printer great!! Tears away with no problem and no damage to my project. Go to your local newspaper and you can buy "end rolls" of newsprint that you then cut to size. My newspaper charges $2.00 per end roll and I don't think I'll live long enough to use even one "end roll" up.