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String Piecing on adding machine paper

Old 08-12-2011, 03:38 AM
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the other day at work we ran out of paper for our credit card machine - found all kinds of rolls but none would fit it! now i know what to do with all those rolls!!! gonna go in today and tell them Do Not throw any rolls away! i wonder if thermal paper makes a difference????

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Old 08-12-2011, 04:31 AM
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Not really, it's just when you press it the paper turns black, but only the paper.

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What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing....

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Old 08-12-2011, 06:27 PM
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When you first start what size do you cut your strips to?
Then do you get to a desired length before you use a ruler to trim the edges?
At what length do you normally stop to trim the edges?
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Originally Posted by PghPat
When you first start what size do you cut your strips to?
Then do you get to a desired length before you use a ruler to trim the edges?
At what length do you normally stop to trim the edges?
Thanks, Pat
My till rolls are a fraction over 3" so I cut my strips to about 3.25 - 3.5 and anything from an inch to 2/5" in depth. I normally take about a couple of feet x 2 so I can chain piece, any longer I get in a tangle :roll:
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Old 08-14-2011, 04:10 PM
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Has anyone tried that cheap paper towel stuff on this? You know, the stuff in public restrooms where it feels like tree bark? <snicker>

Second question, is the paper hard to rip off? Does paper stay under the stitched areas when you tear it off?

Im new to quilting and I have never paper pieced before.

Thanks ladies and Sue for this wonderful ideal!
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Originally Posted by Ghetohound
Has anyone tried that cheap paper towel stuff on this? You know, the stuff in public restrooms where it feels like tree bark? <snicker>

SeconI have onld question, is the paper hard to rip off? Does paper stay under the stitched areas when you tear it off?

Im new to quilting and I have never paper pieced before.

Thanks ladies and Sue for this wonderful ideal!
I have only used the adding machine paper..i use a tight stitch and steam press it when done and the paper comes off easily
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Old 08-17-2011, 10:17 AM
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Thanks - great directions and a wonderful use of scraps.
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Old 09-28-2011, 10:36 AM
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This is way too cool. :)
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I found some very inexpensive paper on a roll in the paint department. See this link for a picture:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-156525-1.htm#4322777
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